The foundations of a smart factory are interconnected machines, plants and IT systems that exchange information (e.g. machine statuses, malfunctions, temperature, power consumption, order data) via the internet (Internet of Things - IoT). By collecting, bundling and analysing this data with the help of an MES system, companies are able to monitor their manufacturing process in real time, regardless of location, and detect maintenance cases at an early stage. The prerequisite for this is the linking of the company's IT systems. Monitoring can be done even better with the help of a digital twin. This corresponds to the 3D image of a machine or entire production environment and is based on the associated design data. Enriched with sensor data from machines (e.g. temperature, pressure) and information from other IT systems (ERP, PDM, MES system), the design data becomes a dynamic image that combines real machine parameters and key production figures in real time. The sensor technology can be already present in machines or retrofitted within the scope of a retrofit with the help of IoT gateways in a cost-effective and time-saving manner. Possible applications and advantages of IoT and digital twin: - Clear real-time monitoring for monitoring and optimisation of own or customer-implemented machines and production environments. - Early detection of problems, wear or maintenance cases and predictive elimination (predictive maintenance) - Clear display of real-time KPIs as a basis for timely and informed business decisions - Process automation with the help of workflows - Tools for quality assurance and thus increasing productivity and process reliability We support you in analysis, consulting and implementation. Get a first impression of your personal potentials in our free digitalisation workshop. Image Source: N+P Informationssysteme GmbH

Purchasing is one of the company processes or areas with the most interfaces inside and outside the company and is characterised by increasingly complex activities. Digitalisation in purchasing (Purchasing 4.0) therefore offers numerous opportunities and is a milestone on the way to the holistic digitalisation of a company. Behind this is the digital networking of procurement processes and data with internal and external partners (e.g. design, assembly, suppliers, etc.). The prerequisite for this is a continuous data flow that can be realised through interconnected IT systems (e.g. ERP and CAD systems). What are the challenges in traditional purchasing? - Time-consuming and error-prone routine tasks - Lengthy procurement processes with high process costs - Information exchange with internal and external partners often characterised by system breaks, paper documents and manual activities - Problems with cooperation across different locations and working hours What opportunities does Purchasing 4.0 offer? - Networked IT systems ensure less manual effort through standardisation and automation - Digital data and document exchange with process participants in real time - Consolidation of information and data from all parties involved ensures a reliable database and process transparency - Reduction of errors, process cycle times and process costs - Achievement of better purchase prices ensures competitive advantages - Enables time and location-independent collaboration We support you in analysing, advising and implementing Purchasing 4.0. Get a first impression of your personal potential and ROI in our free digitalisation workshop. Like our numerous customers from the manufacturing and construction industries, you can rely on over 30 years of experience in the implementation of digitalisation projects. Image source: Shutterstock, N+P Informationssysteme GmbH

Are you also faced with the challenge of responding to numerous customised requests within a short period of time, within the customer's budget and thus competitively? Innovative software and automation solutions make it possible here to serve the customer's requirements individually and on time. Particularly important is the individual visualisation of the requested products in the quotation process. In order to save time, customer enquiries can, for example, be automatically designed at the push of a button and in different variants through CAD automation in combination with a product configurator. In addition, drawings and parts lists are automatically created and saved within a few moments, which can then be forwarded to the prospective customer with a concrete offer. In addition, offers can be supplemented with impressive 3D visualisations, which are easily made available to the customer digitally via cloud-based online platforms. The central management of product and company data also plays an important role for customer-specific and convincing offers. With the help of a central database, designers can find and reuse similar designs that already exist. In addition, it enables sales to retrieve design documents (e.g. drawings, visualisations) as well as prices and availabilities at short notice and independent of location for interested parties. Through automation and digitalisation in the quotation process, you will inspire your customers and prospects and be one step ahead of the competition. Get a first impression of your personal potential and possibilities in our free digitalisation workshop. Like our numerous customers from the manufacturing and construction industries, you can rely on over 30 years of experience in the implementation of digitisation projects. Image source: Pixabay

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Thanks to excellent sensor characteristics with a class 1 laser, a wide scope of functions and intuitive use, SensoPart’s triangulation sensor FT 55-RLAM represents a new generation of distance sensors. The sensor is available in several different operating ranges, extending up to 1 m. It is a true allrounder, reliably detecting surfaces from black to shiny. Equipped with an analogue output, two switching outputs, an IO-Link interface and optional RS485 interface, the sensor offers extensive connectivity. It also comes with an innovative and user-friendly operating concept with a large LCD display, which is unusual in this price range. This unique combination of characteristics makes the sensor ideally suited for diverse applications, for example in machine construction, the automotive, plastics and packaging industries or in robotics applications.

BOXEXPERT not only offers high-quality surface-mounted distributors with a modern design, but also comprehensive advice. Our experts are at your disposal to configure your fuse and distribution box individually for surface mounting. We take into account local conditions such as temperatures, required impact resistance, protection type and the specific modules in your area of ​​application. Experience not only quality and design, but also tailor-made solutions for your electrical installation.

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At Doerrenberg, we provide comprehensive support in the areas of technical consulting, machining, heat treatment, and coating. Our services for mechanical engineering include: Machining - More than 100 saws across Europe - Providing custom-cut steel at maximum speed - Modern milling center for machining - Your desired dimensions cut and machined. Heat Treatment and Coating: We operate one of the largest hardening and coating centers in Europe. Our services include: - Vacuum heat treatment in more than 20 furnaces - CVD coating - PVD coating - PVD hybrid coating - Plasma nitriding - Induction hardening - Process-independent application consulting - Stripping and recoating - Polishing (pre- and post-finishing) - Quality assurance and documentation - Transport service. Our experts are at your side with their expertise and experience, enabling us to meet individual requirements and deliver high-quality results. Every time.

The dos prep light from dosmatix is the smart solution for the efficient preparation and feeding of small volumes of material. It combines the basic functionality of the standard dos prep in the compact design: integrated circulation, degassing under vacuum and optional temperature control. Available in two sizes – 0.5 liters and 3.0 liters – the dos prep light offers high flexibility. Both sizes can be combined for different mixing ratios in 2-component applications. Thanks to its compact design, the 0.5 liter version of the dos prep light, similar to the dos feed C, can be carried on the axes of a kinematic system or on a robot. In addition to its flexibility and performance, it also impresses with its user-friendly operation and easy cleaning. smart, unique and efficient – perfect for laboratory applications and small series processes

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