Challenge: shorter commissioning time

Increased requirements relating to the flexibility and efficiency require the implementation of increasingly complex automation solutions in the shortest possible time. When developing a new machine tool, the commissioning repre- sents the most capital-intensive phase.
If the completed machine has to be modi- fied – for example, by having to add additional sensors and actuators, then shipment is delayed significantly. Remaining engineering errors can also result in damage during commissioning. A flexible, integrated solution is required to shorten the commissioning phase and to be able to identify possible faults at the earliest possible opportunity.