B&R presents solutions for the future of printing with the modular printing press
Change in the printing industry is presenting many companies with challenges. In order to remain competitive, intelligent and adaptable automation technology is required. This must be able to respond to changing requirements, particularly with regard to productivity and efficiency increases for short runs, rising energy costs and environmentally conscious consumers. How can companies keep up?
Innovative solutions that are flexible and future-proof are in demand. This is exactly what B&R will be demonstrating at drupa 2024 - with the modular printing press. This is adaptable and enables quick and easy implementation thanks to plug-and-print connections between the modules. In addition, our industry experts will explain how customers can simultaneously reduce their energy consumption and minimize waste.
drupa 2024, from May 28 to June 7 in Düsseldorf - We look forward to welcoming you at the B&R booth B70 in hall 13.
Tour of the product portfolio
On our interactive product tour, we will show you the highlights of the latest B&R technologies. The focus: Scalable, robust and powerful industrial PCs and how they can be used to implement safety solutions in accordance with EN1010 and EN13849 easily and flexibly. Response times are ten times faster than with conventional solutions and expensive machine downtimes can be avoided. Around 20 of our industry and automation specialists will be on hand to answer your questions.
Industrial software
Prepare for the future of software engineering: The B&R software platform offers agility and support throughout the entire project lifecycle. OPC UA, IoT and mappTechnology form the software basis for the latest solutions and technology trends. Discover how mapp is revolutionizing the creation of machine and system software and how OPC UA FX is becoming the next generation of fieldbus. mapp is as easy to use as smartphone apps.
Software hub
Our Software Hub is the central point of contact for the latest B&R software solutions and technology trends. Experience the future of automation and digital transformation at first hand and how Automation Studio is becoming the central point of contact for many applications. Whether vision, safety, motion, simulation, robotics, IIoT, mechatronic systems or control - this is where everything comes together.
B&R offers a unique combination of hardware and software for control, motion, HMI, safety and mechatronics, combined with open connectivity and seamless integration of new technologies such as image processing, robotics and simulation. The modular machine concept, software-controlled adjustments and remote diagnostics are based on seamless communication within and between machines, systems and modules. OPC UA FX offers an end-to-end solution from the sensor to the cloud with state-of-the-art security and convenience.
Demo units and the "demos to go"
Discover the B&R innovations at a glance with four demo units and the "demo to go". We will show you how OPC UA FX, cHMI and Vision work live in practice. Be inspired and don't miss the chance to expand your knowledge and strengthen your network.
The Cable Robot demo and the functionality of OPC UA FX
The Cable Robot demo and the functionality of OPC UA FX
Seamless communication from controller to controller is key to the plug-and-print functionality that is essential for modern printing solutions. Especially when the machine modules are equipped with separate controllers. This enables the integration of machines from different manufacturers and offers additional flexibility. This also includes using the same protocol from the sensor to the cloud.
Customized HMI Demo
Customized HMI Demo
To integrate the HMI seamlessly into the design and operating concept of the machine, B&R offers the option of customer-specific adaptations. These cHMI solutions are based on the modular HMI and PC components of the B&R standard portfolio and can therefore be flexibly combined. For example, the same customized display can be combined with PCs of different performance classes or system generations.
Vision demo
Vision demo
Adaptable line scanner: The vision functions are designed for quality control and labeling. The software is equipped with AI functionality, including optical character recognition (OCR) and anomaly detection. In addition, it can also be used for print mark recognition.
Demo to go
Demo to go
The time from product idea to market launch is getting shorter and shorter. This trend is shaping markets and industries worldwide. How much time is spent on programming machine software and developing hardware can become a decisive competitive criterion - the shorter the better. Digital twins help to quickly develop and test software and hardware for machines. Our pocket demos showcase fully functional digital replicas and demonstrate the seamless interaction of our extensive portfolio.
#ThisIsAutomation - Automation technology through the ages
#thisisautomation represents the idea that automation is changing the way people work, produce and live. It highlights the idea that automation not only increases efficiency and productivity, but also promotes innovation and creates new opportunities. At drupa, B&R will show how intelligent automation technology can meet the changing requirements of the printing industry. Changes in consumer behavior and personalized products are driving demand for increasingly customized print media. "That's why our solutions are designed to help printers increase their efficiency and profitability, while enabling them to adapt with minimal downtime," says B&R CEO Jörg Theis.
#DriveGreenAutomation
For B&R, intelligent automation means intelligent solutions for the world we live in. By developing the best solutions for today's industry, we contribute to achieving the best results for tomorrow's society.
Our automation solutions help customers in virtually every industry to achieve more with less for a greener future - they produce more in a smaller space, consume less energy and generate less waste. We are equally committed to driving social progress together with our suppliers.
The world of digital twins
Sustainable right from the start: B&R supports seamless integration of simulation tools at every level of the automation pyramid. Simulation accompanies a machine throughout its entire lifecycle and helps to make manufacturing systems more compact, productive and energy-efficient.
Experience the fascinating world of live digital twins demos, where the future of manufacturing comes to life before your eyes. Our fully functional digital replicas in live demonstrations impressively illustrate the convergence of our extensive portfolio.