Transition of PLM system and process optimization

Contiweb is active worldwide in the development, production, sales and support of rotary offset printing presses. They also offer various web-based tools for packaging and label printing applications, for example. Would you like to know more about implementing a PLM transition? Contiweb has recently made the switch to the modern PLM system Windchill. Jan Egbert Beuving from Contiweb  gives, at the invitation of EPLAN Software & Services, here's a lecture about it.

What were the considerations for the switch, what goals were set and what are the experiences gained during the process? Which pitfalls have been formulated in advance and which have been overlooked? But what advantages and opportunities does the new PLM system offer?

Virtual validation of a mechatronic design

With the help of simulation Walter van der Wurf and Evert van Bennekom from Gain Automation Technology you can see how a mechatronic design comes to life virtually. In this way they validate the operation of the concept. In this way, multiple disciplines can further develop the design. In addition to mechanical engineering, electrical and software engineering are also involved at an early stage in the design of a new part of the machine. This greatly shortens the lead time of a project.

The lead time is considerably shorter because everyone can get started sooner and errors in the design are discovered earlier. This method of development is also a major advance for software engineers, because they are involved earlier in the process. Furthermore, they can quickly test the operating software against a functional model.

Top tips for protecting crucial machine data

Data and data analysis are hot topics in the Industry 4.0 revolution. More and more machine builders are integrating this trend into their strategy and working methods. In a world where more and more smart devices are connected to the cloud to access the machines for collecting and visualizing data, data security plays an increasingly important role.

The last thing you want is a security breach that results in the loss of important (machine) data. Downtime as a result of a cyber attack can also have far-reaching consequences such as lower productivity, incorrect data – or worse, lost data. But what should you take into account? Even better, where do you start?

During a lecture at the Machine Construction Event Dylan Eikelenboom, Security Officer at IXON, provide guidance on how machine builders can secure their data as best as possible.

Inform yourself about the latest technological possibilities and visit the above lectures at the Machine Construction event 2019. As a machine builder, industrial end user or system integrator, you can register free of charge for a visit.