Line Control and Machine Integration
We can connect the most diverse systems and make them work together within a complete line control en machine integratie met bovenliggende systemen.
We can connect the most diverse systems and make them work together within a complete line control en machine integratie met bovenliggende systemen.
Line Control and Machine Integration
As a company grows, the machinery develops along with it. New machines and installations are purchased, often from different suppliers. Each supplier uses its own technical philosophies and design principles, which means that systems are often not fully aligned. Furthermore, technology evolves rapidly, which means that older machines do not always work seamlessly with the latest additions. This is especially true for digital connections, where older machines are often difficult to integrate with modern systems.
This diversity poses a challenge when a company starts with line control and machine integration. The goal is to coordinate all machines within the production environment and to control them centrally. This creates more control over the production process and can improve the Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE). This increases productivity through better coordination and less downtime.
At Conquest Automation, we understand the complexity of these integration challenges. Our engineers are experienced in a variety of operating systems and programming styles. This allows them to work with a variety of technologies and systems.
Thanks to this broad knowledge, we connect different machines and systems via machine integration. We ensure that systems, even if they come from different suppliers, work together seamlessly. In addition, we integrate these with higher-level systems such as ERP and production control systems. This results in an efficient, integrated and streamlined production process, with a higher capacity, better performance and an improved OEE.
As an organization grows, its machinery develops into a complex ecosystem of different systems, often from multiple suppliers. Each manufacturer uses its own hardware standards, communication structures, and programming philosophies, meaning that systems rarely function perfectly in harmony. The rapid evolution of industrial technology reinforces this disparity: modern machines feature high-speed data networks, integrated PLCs, and smart sensors, while older systems often still operate on outdated protocols or limited interfaces. This poses a particular challenge for digital connections, as legacy systems are difficult to integrate into contemporary architectures.
This diversity makes line control and machine integration a technical challenge that requires in-depth knowledge of automation architectures. The goal is to achieve uniform control and data flow across the entire production process. By connecting all machines within a single, coordinated structure, real-time insight into performance, material flows, and failure patterns is achieved. This allows engineers to specifically improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness by shortening cycle times, reducing bottlenecks, and minimizing downtime.
At Conquest Automation, we combine expertise in diverse platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric, GE, and ABB with experience in protocols like Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA. Our engineers understand both the technical details of machine control and the logic of higher-level systems. This allows us to integrate existing installations with MES and ERP systems, ensuring consistent and bidirectional data exchange.
The result is a scalable and future-oriented production environment in which all machines work together as a single, coherent system. Processes become more efficient, communication between levels becomes more transparent, and the OEE increases through better utilization of capacity and resources. This is how we achieve integration that is not only functional but also adds strategic value to the entire production process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Machine integration is the process of connecting and centrally controlling different machines and systems within a production environment. This enables better monitoring, optimization and control of the production process, which can lead to improved efficiency and higher OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency).
Older machines are often not designed with digital integration in mind and may use different control systems or technologies. This can make it difficult to connect them to more modern machines or systems that are suitable for digital integration. Technology is evolving rapidly, which can lead to incompatibility between older and newer systems.
The first step is a detailed analysis of your current machines and systems. Then it can be determined which systems are a priority for integration and which technologies are needed to make this possible. This can include implementing standard communication technologies or developing customized solutions.
Line control provides the ability to centrally manage the entire production process, resulting in better visibility, more control and more efficient use of resources. It can increase OEE by reducing downtime, optimizing production planning and improving product quality.
That’s no problem. Our engineers are experienced in working with machines from different vendors and can integrate various control systems and programming styles. This enables us to successfully connect and make systems that originally did not communicate with each other work together.
Successful machine integration requires thorough planning, expertise and the right technologies. Our engineers bring extensive experience in integrating a wide range of systems. We start with a detailed analysis of your situation, create a customized integration strategy and carefully execute the implementation to achieve the desired results.
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