Control evaluation and architecture consulting

The challenge

Remaining future-oriented and competitive in the age of digitization and Industry 4.0 is essential in mechanical and plant engineering. The selection of suitable technologies and components as well as a flexible, expandable system architecture are important components in this regard.

An in-depth knowledge of the controllers available on the market is of immense importance in order to be technologically up to date regarding control platforms and to be able to efficiently offer new features to customers. Because only those who know the advantages and disadvantages of different control types can decide on the right control system.

How we helped

As a digitization partner and expert in software engineering, XITASO has examined various control systems with regard to their capabilities and characteristics such as performance, maintainability and openness to modern software engineering. Controllers and engineering tools were extensively tested and evaluated with regard to their potential for modern, collaborative software development.

The selection of suitable controls is important for connecting OT and IT as closely and as well as possible, especially with regard to planned innovative features. The conscious and targeted implementation of state-of-the-art control systems thus makes it possible to network, control and monitor not only individual machines, but also entire lines, from a software perspective.

Technologies