System integration in plant engineering
Networked production systems for industrial automation
System integration at a glance
The challenge
Requirements
Product solution
Results
WINTERSTEIGER solutions for system integration
System integration is more than just simply connecting individual machines together. It is how they work together that is crucial here – from the control system and data flow to the overall line. The following solutions show how WINTERSTEIGER connects new and existing plants to create an integrated, automated system.
Networking of control systems and machines
WINTERSTEIGER connects PLC and CNC control systems from different manufacturers to create an integrated overall system, including as a retrofit solution if necessary. Production data is centrally available, downtimes and bottlenecks are visible, and manual interventions are required less frequently.
The line as an overall system
We examine the entire production process from beginning to end. By seamlessly integrating a planer, band saw, brush sander, upstream and downstream mechanization, or more, we can build a process that is entirely controlled and managed from a central point.
High variability: The system can handle an enormous range of product variants with minimal setup times.
Continuous flow: An absolutely seamless and highly automated workflow – from the raw material to the palletized output.
MES/ERP connection & condition monitoring
WINTERSTEIGER connects the line to MES and EPR systems via open interfaces, merging manufacturing and planning data in real time. Condition monitoring reports deviations promptly before they result in a standstill, making maintenance predictable instead of reactive.