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Together to the peak of automation

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Let us reach new heights together!

Be it in view of a climbing adventure or an automation project, there are two key areas for reaching peak performance. You have to be perfectly equipped and need a strong partner by your side.

Let us be your partner with 50 years of experience in industrial automation. Our open turnkey solution KeControl FlexCore suits perfectly for any kind of machinery automation.

Custom automation systems

At KEBA, we are very proud of the open architecture provided by our comprehensive hardware 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. However, with KeControl FlexCore, we have now also created an unprecedented open software solution that grants you access down to the core of the 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.

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Meeting market requirements

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Scalable system
FlexCore BASIC
FlexCore REALTIME
FlexCore PLC
FlexCore TECHNOLOGY

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
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
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
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
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