The open automation platform
Maximizing flexibility and market differentiation
Custom automation systems
To be successful in the market, machine builders have to be highly specialized. They often need to invest all their time and energy in further developing their domain knowledge. This may leave little or no time for automation.
This is where KeControl FlexCore can help. It is an open automation system that allows users to quickly and easily create custom automation solutions. They can choose the required modules from the comprehensive KeControl system platform and integrate their own specialized software – all the way down to the core of their system.
By combining their specialized software with the innovative KEBA automation system, our customers receive a custom automation solution perfectly tailored to their target market. We also offer ready-to-use systems for HMI, injection molding, motion control and robotics.
KEBA is a reliable partner in any project phase. Our experienced team has a proven international track record in automation. We support our customers throughout their projects, from project launch to setting up operations, daily operation as well as service and maintenance.
Meeting market requirements
More time for development
KeControl FlexCore users benefit from numerous innovations. The modular software design lets them choose which KEBA modules they use and which modules they develop themselves. New modules can easily be added at a later stage.
With KeControl FlexCore, customers can invest their precious time and energy to deepen their domain knowledge and build their competitive edge. We take care of their automation needs.
Shorter time-to-market
With three different architectures – Embedded, Real-Time and PLC – KeControl FlexCore is the ideal basis platform for any system. It also offers a variety of additional ready-to-use software modules. Furthermore customers can seamlessly integrate their own specialized software all the way down to the level of their operating system. This allows them to develop a customized automation solution perfectly tailored to their target market.
For HMI, injection molding, motion control and robotics, we also offer plug-and-play systems. Customers can easily and quickly combine these innovative technologies with their own software. This significantly reduces their time-to-market.
Scalable hardware & software
KeControl FlexCore offers maximum scalability in hardware and software. Customers can choose the right control system depending on their needs, all of them running on the same software platform. Once a software module has been developed, it will support any hardware performance class.
Complete Industry 4.0 technologies
KEBA is actively involved in various committees that work on standardizing Industry 4.0 technologies and protocols on the smart factory market. We know about new developments first hand and can integrate them quickly. This is why KeControl FlexCore always supports the latest standards and provides the necessary interfaces.
Remote service, data logging, security, virtualization, automatic optimization, best connectivity and other Industry 4.0 trends have already been incorporated in KeControl FlexCore. There is no need for additional programming or purchases.
With KeControl FlexCore, users benefit from a comprehensive package of state-of-the-art technologies, as well as a short time-to-market, reduced overall costs and minimal investment risk.
Easy integration of business strengths
Maximize your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. This basic rule for product portfolio development is easy to implement with KeControl FlexCore. It optimizes the entire automation workflow. Users no longer need to take care of basic automation. They can fully concentrate on maximizing their strengths.
KeControl FlexCore provides a comprehensive automation system including real-time operating system, IEC programming, open software architecture, etc. Customers can easily and quickly integrate their application-specific software and even their runtime systems. If desired, they can use both systems in parallel without the support of third parties. This guarantees full protection of their domain knowledge.
More time for development
Less time for automation. More time for core business.
- Reliable partnership, with KEBA providing expert support in any project phase
- More time for development without additional staff
- Stable and scalable automation system
- Risk-free life-cycle-management
Ready-to-use Industry 4.0 technologies
Integration of equipment and smart devices
KeControl FlexCore offers a comprehensive range of remote access and extended cloud services. It guarantees system stability, availability and data security for every process step.
Various plug-and-play features help customers manage their automation projects efficiently. Our customers also benefit from many years of KEBA experience as a global leader in smart HMI systems.
Shorter time-to-market
One-stop solution
All KEBA components are perfectly compatible. They can be designed individually and are easily adaptable to any application and performance requirements:
Motion control, injection molding, controls, IPCs, active and passive control panels, drives, motors, cabinet solutions, complete software solutions with easy-to-use configuration, visualization frameworks, technology packages and Industry 4.0 solutions.
High-end visualizations
With our comprehensive visualization framework, high-end multi-touch visualizations can be designed in no time. At KEBA, we believe in parameterized programming. This means that users can rely on ready-to-use widgets 90% of the time. The remaining 10% can easily be designed individually in Java as the system is completely open.
KEBA also offers wide-ranging UX/UI design support. Our specialists help users to efficiently create effective visualizations.
Plug-and-play packages
With a large portfolio of available technology modules, customers can configure their system freely. Various elements such as feedback control modules, motion applications and injection molding applications can easily be integrated.
Scalable solutions
Customers can choose the basic system architecture that best meets their requirements (Embedded, RT, PLC).
Easy integration of own technologies
KeControl FlexCore facilitates easy and quick integration of domain knowledge. Customers can seamlessly integrate their own software modules all the way down to the core of the operating system.
- Low-level APIs allow access to the entire system.
- User-friendly HMI surfaces can simply be created with drag & drop and can easily be adapted to a customer’s corporate design.
- The development tool suite can be individually adapted and personalized.
- Our easy-to-use software supports the user with many intelligent wizards and templates.
Scalable hardware and software
To meet various customer requirements, our hardware components are highly scalable.
Customers can choose from different technology modules and software architectures.
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More flexibility with scalable hardware
Automation for any application
- Human machine interface for diagnostics and updates
- Security for maximum machine availability
- Standard PC interfaces (USB, PCIe, DVI, GBit)
- Compact and robust industrial computers (IPC)
- Own EtherCat-Hardware-Stack to optimize control quality
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KeControl FlexCore BASIC
The perfect IPC platform
- Supports Linux or Windows operating system
- Comfortable standard API
- Additional diagnostic features
- Fast installation and easy backup/restore
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KeControl FlexCore REALTIME
For real-time use with KEBA I/O systems
- Standard Linux with reliable real-time extensions
- Standard development environment for easy C programming and remote debugging
- Interfaces for real-time programming and I/O system
- Easy porting of existing software with POSIX API
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KeControl FlexCore PLC
Choose your favorite programming language
- Integration of customer runtime systems, parallel with standard IEC system
- Compatible with the latest KeView visualization software
- Comprehensive development tool suite for easy configuration of fieldbus and I/O systems using SPS and C programming
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KeControl FlexCore TECHNOLOGY
Combine your domain knowledge with KEBA technology modules
- High-end technology modules for injection molding and robotics including HMI, wizards and configuration
- Optional safety solutions for SPS, motion control and robotics
- Available also as KePlast or KeMotion
Our references
It is the success of our customers which also makes us successful.
Contact
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Your direct contact
Lisa Katzenschläger
Team Administration Officer
+43 732 7090 22919