More Safety. Less Downtime. Real-Time Automation for STS Gantry Cranes.

With Cranium, your gantry cranes detect containers, hatch covers, and obstacles in real time and respond automatically. Avoid risky situations without interrupting operations. Compatible with existing systems.

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More Safety. Less Downtime. Real-Time Automation for STS Gantry Cranes.

With Cranium, your gantry cranes detect containers, hatch covers, and obstacles in real time and respond automatically. Avoid risky situations without interrupting operations. Compatible with existing systems.

Why Automate STS Gantry Cranes?

Increasing throughput pressure, limited personnel capacity, and high safety requirements make automation the key technology for modern container ports.
With our automation modules for STS gantry cranes, you benefit from:

  • Work More Safely: Real-time detection of obstacles and hatch covers protects personnel and equipment.
  • Handle Cargo More Efficiently: Automated container detection and path tracking reduce cycle times.
  • Easy Integration: Seamless connection to existing systems such as TOS, FCMS, or OCR.

Whether retrofitting or new projects – our automation solutions for STS gantry cranes can be deployed modularly, are proven in live operations, and measurably boost your terminal’s performance.

Would you like to find out which automation steps make sense for your terminal?
Let’s identify the potential together.

What Cranium Delivers for Your STS Gantry Cranes

Automate precisely where it makes the biggest difference – with proven modules for increased safety, efficiency, and control.

  • Real-Time Object Detection

Reliably detects containers, hatch covers, and obstacles — even under changing conditions.

  • Automated Target Approach

The crane independently and precisely approaches defined targets such as lashing platforms.

  • Collision Avoidance

Reliably and safely avoids collisions with other cranes and structures.

  • Soft Landing & Sway Damping

Gentle, noise-dampened placement and stabilized load stopping reduce wear and tear.

  • Live Logging & Analysis

All movements are automatically logged and accessible via our time series database.

  • Open Architecture & Ready for Integration

Seamless integration with TOS, FCMS, OCR, SACS, and other systems.

Every terminal is different. We’ll show you which modules fit your existing infrastructure and how you can automate step by step.

Automation Proven in Operation

Cranium is not only technically advanced — it is already running successfully in everyday port operations.
Our system is deployed in one of Europe’s most modern container terminals in live operation — including features such as:

  • Automatic Detection of Containers, Hatch Covers, and Obstacles
  • Reliable target approach and dynamic collision avoidance
  • Fail-safe Emergency Stop certified and tested according to PLd standards.

The solution is deployed under real-world conditions at Eurogate Wilhelmshaven and Bremerhaven — safe, efficient, and fully integrated into ongoing operations.

Would you like to see Cranium in action?
In our web app, we demonstrate how the modules work together — clearly, interactively, and close to real-world operation.

With These Modules, We Automate Your Container Crane

Select the functions that fit your terminal — from individual assistance systems to fully integrated solutions. Each module is proven in practice, expandable, and technically documented.

Base

The base module is the heart of our automation technology. It runs on a compact industrial PC and connects seamlessly to your crane PLC via Ethernet. More about Base

Track control

The wheel track control module reduces wear on the wheel flanges and supports synchronization through precise control with inductive sensors or laser positioning systems. More about Track control

Fieldbus

The fieldbus module enables flexible data communication between Cranium and the crane PLC, even with older systems. It supports Profinet, Profibus and CANopen. More about Fieldbus

Camera

The camera module precisely records the position of the load using a simple connection via network cable and Power over Ethernet (PoE). More about Camera

Laser

The laser module is the robust alternative to the camera in outdoor areas. It uses infrared light to precisely measure load vibrations and detect characteristic geometries. More about Laser

Area

The area module ensures collision protection, speed adjustment and precise area configuration – all with 3D visualization and web-based convenience. More about Area

Navigation

The navigation module enables autonomous route finding in real time, dynamic starting and destination points and optimum routes with collision avoidance. More about Navigation

Your Contacts

Martin Kirst
Chief Executive Officer

Richard Herrmann
Head of Engineering

Uwe Ochs
Sales Account Manager

Any Questions?

Please use the contact form below. We will be happy to answer your questions about Cranium. You can also reach us by phone at +49 391 74478204 (Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 06:00 pm).

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