Spotlight on: Simulation and digital twins
In perfect harmony (Cover story)
When it comes to maintaining harmony between all of a machine‘s hardware and software components, simulation can make all the difference. Read more...
The digital twin assembly kit
What if simulation models could be assembled like building blocks and easily reused in future projects? Find out how B&R and ISG make it possible. Read more...
Interview: "A whole new level of usability"
B&R experts Johannes Vitzthum and Isabella Laasch explain how machine builders can simulate track systems without any programming at all. Read more...
Experts explain: Digital twins
Beate Freyer, managing director of the simulation company machineering, explains the advantages of digital twins during everyday operation. Read more...
Upgrade hardware or upgrade performance?
Niigon knows how to get more out of existing machines without any new hardware at all. Read more...
Ideas & Insights
Interview: "B&R employees love a good challenge"
B&R‘s new CEO Jörg Theis reveals what fascinates him about his employees and where he sees the company five years from now. Read more...
Portrait: Johannes Vitzthum – Track expert
The young product manager is confident that track technology will upend the market and is eager to play a role in the revolution. Read more...
Experts explain: Three closing questions
B&R controls expert Andreas Hager tells us whether 5G, virtualization and the Internet of Things will shift machine control to the cloud. Read more...
B&R technology in action
Optima: Mind the gap
Connecting machine modules can be a lot of work and take up a lot of space. Optima managed to perfectly dovetail its filling and packaging processes. Read more...
enders: Flexible automation put to the test
This enders solution allows test benches for commercial vehicles to adapt flexibly to new test scenarios – without the usual rewiring and reprogramming. Read more...
DCM-ATN: Converting goes digital
DCM-ATN helps packaging companies change over quickly between small batches with its highly automated smart machines. Read more...
Aryan Pumps & Enviro Solutions: Smart wastewater doesn‘t waste water
Smart cities improve quality of life while making more efficient use of precious resources. Municipal cleaning vehicles like those from Aryan play an important role. Read more...
SMA: Where quality and compliance meet digitalization and design
SMA has developed a new tablet press that pairs connectivity and transparency with functional design and operator convenience. Read more...