Mr. Jongert, you exhibited at Logimat - what current wishes and requirements for workstation systems did trade fair visitors express?

Jongert: Apart from functional and ergonomic requirements for the workplace, work processes that are supported by assistance systems are an important topic of discussion.

In what way and how do Bott workstation systems contribute to improving industrial processes?

Jongert: "Thanks to the flexibility of the individual Avero system components, the Bott workstation systems can be optimally adapted to the customer's individual process flow. Aavero thus enables a well-structured material flow and product-specific material provision. Fifo shelves organize replenishment and provide an excellent overview.

How will it be possible to integrate the previously rather pragmatic worker's workplace in the factory into the future smart production and logistics environment?

To what extent do ergonomic optimizations and the consideration of ageing employees in the workplace dominate the design of your solutions?

Jongert: Ergonomics plays a major role in all Bott products. It is a unique selling point in the design of our products. The height of the Avero work tables is infinitely adjustable. All shelves can be infinitely adjusted for an optimum gripping range, enabling ergonomic and fatigue-free working. Naturally, this also makes them suitable for older employees. Collaborative robots can also be used in the Avero system to avoid strenuous, monotonous activities or to take over lifting tasks.

Will there be a "self-explanatory" Bott workplace at some point?

Jongert: Together with our partners, we can already offer this to a certain extent. The Avero workstation with assistance systems uses monitors and smart glasses to show the next assembly step, guides the user to the correct component using pick-to-light systems and provides the fitter with assistance for correct assembly via projections on the assembly module.

You have been at the helm of Bott since the beginning of the year. What specific projects are you tackling?

Jongert: I don't presume to be able to explain the world after three months. But on the basis of the company's solid foundation and the currently very strong economy, we are on a solid growth path and will be introducing some interesting new products in the near future.

How do you see Bott in five years' time?

Jongert: Based on its outstanding products, I see Bott becoming even more of a provider of integrated solutions and a system provider in the future.

Mr. Jongert, thank you very much for the interview!