On the path to Industry 4.0:

A+W SmartFactory Controls High-Tech Glass Production

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A+W SmartFactory, a completely newly developed production system, controls a highly complex production of fire protection and safety glass in a fully automated way. In less automated plants, A+W SmartFactory controls employee activities and provides information about production statuses.

Networking along the value chain:

Window companies on the path to Industry 4.0

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A window producer who wants to remain successful will digitalize consistently and eliminate non value adding work, e.g. searching for required elements. In addition to a state-of-the-art machine park, these companies especially need a comprehensive software solution along th e entire value chain.

GLASWLET Inverview with Dr. Klaus Mühlhans

Can umati lead us out of the "interface jungle"?

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Under the umati (universal machine technology interface) brand, a working group of the glass technology forum of the VDMA is advancing the development, dissemination, and use of open machine interface standards. Dr. Klaus Mühlhans explains in an interview what this involves.

Is your flat glass company fit for the future?

Be successful in a demanding industry

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As a glass processor or insulated glass manufacturer, you produce high-quality flat glass products that have to be delivered quickly. Product variety and performance are increasing, yet the lot sizes are usually small: thus we talk about demanding variant production, frequently with lot size one. You've got a handle on this. But is that a sufficient prerequisite for solid business?

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