Digital Enterprise SPS Dialog

Based on specific, real-life examples, discover how ongoing optimization of the entire value chain, from production to the finished product, helps you respond to new requirements quickly and flexibly. The Digital Enterprise portfolio and integrated digital twin enable you to effectively come to grips with growing complexity.

Using the digital twin of a machine, machine builders can not only increase their flexibility and speed up deliveries, but can also use the data from the digital twin on site at their customers’ facilities and in this way, for example, improve energy efficiency or optimize operations. There will be a demonstration based on the example of a packaging machine from TrakRap. Thanks to simulations, TrakRap was able to design this machine in such a way that it uses less packaging material and generates less waste. With the aid of Industrial Edge, the developers were also able to reduce energy consumption.

Let our experts provide you with a clear explanation of the machine and its development! 

Module Type Package (MTP) is the name of a solution for plant operators who want to expand their production quickly and flexibly or change over to a new product. Based on the digital twin, machine and plant builders can develop a new module that is then seamlessly integrated into existing automation.

With the Digital Enterprise portfolio, the module can be simulated, tested, pre-configured, and commissioned even before delivery. It can then be quickly and easily integrated into the plant and process control system.

Let our experts tell you about the application and benefits of MTP!

Industrial additive manufacturing can significantly accelerate the production of molds for lightweight components such as those used in formula race cars. The innovative AM Flexbot combines a six-axis robot and a SINUMERIK CNC controller in one machine that 3D prints a part and then smooths its surface using a milling spindle – all with a high degree of precision.

Thanks to the digital twin and simulations, the robot is already optimized before it is built, making it possible to avoid collisions and increase machining speed.

Learn about the robot and its digital twin from our expert presentation!

The optimal utilization of data through edge and cloud computing and, even more, the combined use of cloud and edge, increases transparency and efficiency in industrial enterprises. With Industrial Edge, we’re offering the discrete and process industries a concept for machine-level data processing as an optimal extension of cloud computing with MindSphere, the open IoT operating system. 

In automation, simulations are an important lever for manufacturing machines and production lines more flexibly, quickly, and cost-effectively. They not only enable virtual commissioning, but also cover the entire lifecycle of machines and production lines. Using digital twins and simulations, you can avoid errors well in advance, increase product quality, and test out new designs risk-free.

Every digitization solution is based on access to all relevant data. You can only put digital solutions in place and create genuine added value once the secured acquisition, transmission, and storage of all relevant information have been assured. Digital Connectivity for Industry offers continuous data access via all interfaces and standards as the basis for current and future IIoT applications.

Join us as we take a look into the future. Automated sequential manufacturing is evolving into autonomous manufacturing, where people and machines produce in small, separate workstations. The necessary components and tools, as well as the products themselves, are delivered by automated guided vehicles. Modular, autonomous machines continuously optimize themselves and work extremely flexibly and efficiently. Come join us and discuss the possibilities!

Along with the larger topics concerning the industry, you can also experience specific products and additional innovations while getting to know our experts in one-on-one meetings. Among other things, we’ll be introducing the WinCC Unified visualization system, the PCS neo process control system, and the new G115D distributed drive system with plug-and-play technology. We’ll also be presenting the benefits of our Power over Ethernet portfolio for your applications.