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Meat changing requirements

diverse requirements, Singer & Sohn relies on a high level of vertical integration and state-of-the-art technology. The machine manufacturer does its own water-jet and laser cutting, pickling and glass bead [...] Sohn's position as a leading supplier to the meat processing industry. The two new solutions have aroused great interest among users. Among the numerous orders that have already come in, many have included

The next best thing to a crystal ball

expert in the area of closed-loop control at B&R. New business models Predictive maintenance also opens up potential new business models for machine builders, particularly in the area of service. By using [...] impact the machine's performance," explains Martin Staudecker, software development expert in the area of closed-loop control at B&R. Predictive maintenance can do much more, however, than simply monitor [...] algorithms from its mapp Technology toolkit. The easy-to-configure condition monitoring modules pinpoint areas were service may be needed. What sets B&R's modules apart is their built-in vibration analysis capability

Autonomous agriculture

centimeter precision – and they do it for hours on end. By 2050, the world's population will reach around nine billion people Projection by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations

Digital twins revolutionize time to market

tested in a simulation environment. This development strategy is still gaining a foothold in other areas of manufacturing. This can be largely attributed to the widespread misconception that developing [...] This allows the behavior of the machine to be simulated in real time to identify potential errors or areas for improvement without the time, risk and expense of creating a physical prototype.

Automated with a human touch

we likely picture a sterile shop floor entirely devoid of human operators. In their absence, artificially intelligent machines orchestrate every aspect of production with complete autonomy. In this case [...] many ways that it still relies on a human touch. B&R production workers are already supported by an array of assistance systems, including digital work instructions, training videos and pick-by-light guidance [...] now – and the number of employees has been growing steadily all along. The B&R smart factory has around 40,000 m² of production space and is fully connected both horizontally and vertically," says B&R

Virtual meets reality

simulation. The VR and AR systems can easily be integrated in the software in a matter of minutes. industrialPhysics simulation models are then displayed directly in the VR or AR headset rather than on [...] digital twins – to test and implement new machine designs quickly and cost effectively. Wearing VR or AR headsets, machine developers can interact directly with their model, free of distractions. When designing [...] easily create a digital twin. The digital twin can then be used to test how different kinematic arrangements, component configurations and code changes will affect the machine. B&R has integrated indust

Easily in touch with your machines

know how well they are running," explains B&R's IIoT expert, René Blaschke. Despite overwhelming arguments in favor of a cloud solution, machine manufactures still tend to be skeptical of the matter. One [...] first cloud application, Asset Performance Monitor. Asset Performance Monitor collects machine data around the clock, prepares it and displays it in a clearly organized dashboard. It makes it easy for OEMs [...] can also be used to develop more efficient machines. The cloud application collects machine data around the clock and displays it in a clearly organized dashboard. New business models Well-targeted machine

"OPC UA over TSN needs to be ready for 20 years of evolving performance requirements."

IEEE and the OPC Foundation. At automation specialist B&R, Bruckner is responsible for R&D in the area of real-time communication. When you talk about performance, what do you mean exactly? Bruckner: It's [...] can't simply compensate for their limitations by scaling them up to 1 or 10 Gbit/s. The rigid arbitration methods of a conventional bus system with a central master and fixed cycle distribution don't allow

"The focus is on the customer and their needs"

between classic ABB robotics and what B&R is offering? Kumm: That's easy. If the whole process centers around the robot – like Stefan's welding example – then you're dealing with a classic robotics application

Concrete dreams

software from B&R. Jiří Suchomel, from the TUL Faculty of Arts and Architecture, predicts that on-site printing with the Printing Mantis will allow architects even greater creativity to implement intricate shapes [...] structures, they also result in less waste. Exciting as these experimental methods are, however, the current state of the art still has a number of drawbacks. The components are fabricated in a production [...] to control the ground-breaking robot's sophisticated print head. The first 3D printers used in architecture played a supporting role in the design process: producing plastic models for displays and pre

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