Line Control and Machine Integration
We can connect the most diverse systems and make them work together with the higher-level systems.
Line Control and Machine Integration
As a company grows, its machinery develops along with it. Over the years, new machines and installations are acquired, often from different suppliers. Each supplier has its own technical philosophy, design principles and approach, resulting in systems that are often not fully aligned. Furthermore, technology evolves rapidly, meaning that machines that were acquired a few years ago are not always able to work seamlessly with the latest additions to the machinery. This is especially true for digital integration, where older machines are often difficult to digitally link to more modern systems.
This diversity of machines and systems can pose a considerable challenge when a company takes its first steps towards line control and machine integration. This is a process in which the aim is to coordinate all machines within a production environment and to control them centrally, so that more control over the production process can be obtained. The desire to achieve improved Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), whereby productivity is increased through better coordination and less downtime, is often the driving force behind the search for integration.
At Conquest Automation, we understand the complexity of these integration challenges. Our engineers are not tied to a specific operating system and have the experience and expertise to work with a variety of systems. They are able to understand and apply different programming styles, enabling them to work with a variety of technologies and operating systems.
This diversity in knowledge and experience allows us to connect the most diverse machines and systems. We ensure that different systems can work together seamlessly, even if they come from different suppliers and are based on different technologies. Furthermore, we can integrate these systems with most parent systems, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems or other production control systems. This ensures an integrated, efficient and streamlined production process, which contributes to higher production capacity, better performance and improved OEE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Machine integration is the process of connecting and centrally controlling different machines and systems within a production environment. This enables better monitoring, optimization and control of the production process, which can lead to improved efficiency and higher OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency).
Older machines are often not designed with digital integration in mind and may use different control systems or technologies. This can make it difficult to connect them to more modern machines or systems that are suitable for digital integration. Technology is evolving rapidly, which can lead to incompatibility between older and newer systems.
The first step is a detailed analysis of your current machines and systems. Then it can be determined which systems are a priority for integration and which technologies are needed to make this possible. This can include implementing standard communication technologies or developing customized solutions.
Line control provides the ability to centrally manage the entire production process, resulting in better visibility, more control and more efficient use of resources. It can increase OEE by reducing downtime, optimizing production planning and improving product quality.
That’s no problem. Our engineers are experienced in working with machines from different vendors and can integrate various control systems and programming styles. This enables us to successfully connect and make systems that originally did not communicate with each other work together.
Successful machine integration requires thorough planning, expertise and the right technologies. Our engineers bring extensive experience in integrating a wide range of systems. We start with a detailed analysis of your situation, create a customized integration strategy and carefully execute the implementation to achieve the desired results.
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