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OPC UA – an overview over the central Industry 4.0 standard
In principle, technical standards are supposed to improve the efficiency and interoperability of technical devices and components. But frequently we find competing standards, in particular in the industrial sector. This becomes even more problematic in the era of Industry 4.0 and increasingly networked machines and systems. Enter OPC UA, a platform that is poised to overcome the old rivalries.
Down to the last micron
For the production of its high-quality turning and grinding systems for the manufacture of printing rollers, the Swiss company Daetwyler Graphics has relied on KEBA components for years. Hansjörg Michel, Head of Technology at Daetwyler Graphics, appreciates not only the quality of KEBA components, but also the open, cooperative and customer-oriented collaboration at eye level.
Automation: Challenges and opportunities for machine manufacturers
For many machine manufacturers, automation is a real challenge. Most of them have focused on the hardware for a long time – even though the software is playing a more and more important role. The component software, which is at the center of automation, is highly complex: All modules must slot together and be compatible and at the same time be future-proof and scalable so that they can adjust to plans for growth. In addition, single-source solutions are preferred, but the resulting relationship should not become too close – and turn into dependence. There are many different solutions from different manufacturers on the market – how can you keep the overview and take the right decision?
Navigate to the future - with KePlast!
Simplicity, modern operation, and strong performance are particularly important in controlling injection molding machines. With KePlast, you can rely on innovative automation solutions with the highest service quality. We have been developing cutting-edge solutions accustomed and optimized to the needs of the plastics industry – because technology matters! Read more about our innovative solutions in this technical article, published in the current issue of the ACMT Smart Molding Magazine, and be ready for Industry 4.0!
Human-robot interaction without much programming
In practice, it often turns out that the engineering effort required to implement a cooperative application is enormous. This is exactly where our robot controller comes in. Read in the special issue "Cobots & HRI" of the German magazine "Automationspraxis" how we simplify the robot programming.
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