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Koenig & Bauer is collaborating with Siemens to develop its modular automation system, designed to provide a ‘digital twin’ of machines
Koenig & Bauer and Siemens have announced a strategic collaboration, to further develop Koenig & Bauer’s modular machine automation system.
The standardised modular automation platform allows machine-builders to create and maintain an accurate and synchronised virtual representation of their machine, allowing for testing and checks to be done on the digital version to avoid costly hold-ups, breakages, or other errors.
The concept of the ‘digital twin’ can also allow engineers to check on issues virtually without the need to physically travel to the machine, saving resources, time, and cost.
The platform enables predictive maintenance models and performance dashboards to be made for individual machine components. The system is designed to promote a digital transformation in the machine-building industry.
Using the platform, machine builders will be able to find their optimal machine configuration through Siemens’ Teamcenter software, designed for product lifecycle management (PLM), and its NX software, tailored for product design and engineering.
Andreas Pleßke, chief executive of Koenig & Bauer, says: “This partnership is an important step in sustainably strengthening our innovative capacity and market position.
“By combining our expertise with the technological know-how of Siemens, we are creating synergies that will enable groundbreaking developments in mechanical engineering.”
Rainer Brehm, chief executive officer of Factory Automation at Siemens, adds: “The partnership with Koenig & Bauer is proof of Siemens’ dedication to spearheading the digital transformation in the machine industry.
“By combining Koenig & Bauer’s expertise in high-tech printing technology with the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, we’ll deliver comprehensive, flexible, and future-oriented solutions that meet the evolving demands of our customers.”
The announcement comes as part of Koenig & Bauer’s strategic goals to transform into a major digital solutions provider.
On April 1st, the German manufacturer’s Digital Unit, which previously operated under the Koenig & Bauer Group umbrella, was spun off from the holding company into a wholly owned subsidiary.
Sandra Wagner, previously vice president of Digitalisation at the company, has been appointed managing director of the new Kyana subsidiary.
