Automation is a key pillar of the DMG MORI strategy for the future. One in every four new machines is already automated or ready for automation. DMG MORI strengthened its automation expertise in November 2017 by starting a joint venture with HEITEC AG. We spoke with the two managing directors of the new DMG MORI HEITEC GmbH in Erlangen, Markus Rehm and Kai Lenfert, about the start-up phase and the company’s future ambitions, requirements and goals.
Digitisation has been the hot topic over the last few months, with automation technologies also reporting record figures. Do you see a direct connection here?
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- 13 intelligent automation solutions at AMB; Automation is an important pillar of DMG MORI’s strategy for the future: Every fourth new machine is already automated or equipped for it. At the same time, DMG MORI has been strengthening its automation expertise since November 2017 with the joint venture DMG MORI HEITEC.
In addition to information and production technologies, process automation and digitisation are two sides of the same coin. As a cross-sectoral topic, automation has therefore taken on a fundamentally key role. This applies to complexity and cost effectiveness of production and it is also growing in relevance due to the increasing shortage of skilled labor.
13 intelligent automation solutions at AMB; Automation is an important pillar of DMG MORI’s strategy for the future: Every fourth new machine is already automated or equipped for it. At the same time, DMG MORI has been strengthening its automation expertise since November 2017 with the joint venture DMG MORI HEITEC. DMG Automation GmbH has concentrated on this field since 2007 and as an absolute specialist now offers its customers integral solutions that if requested also incorporate the entire manufacturing process including the accompanying material flow concept.
What role does DMG MORI HEITEC play in these interlinked requirements?
DMG MORI HEITEC GmbH acts as the automation partner for the DMG MORI production plants. The interplay of the engineering competence at the plants and DMG MORI HEITEC’s automation expertise means that customers receive an integral and reliable solution: from engineering, tooling and NC programs right through to integrated automation, all from a single source.
Why this focus on workpiece handling?
On the one hand, DMG MORI already has solutions for pallet handling, as do other established partner companies. On the other, in the field of robotic automation, we will in future also be offering solutions for combined workpiece and pallet handling.
What principal arguments will DMG MORI HEITEC use to establish itself on the market?
The digital twin is the virtual image of the entire kinematic machine and a real-time automation model. The actual motion sequences can be viewed, from acceleration through to braking. This makes it possible
to commission the entire automation system virtually in advance, reducing installation time on site by 80 percent, as was described in the Leistritz reference project.
How do you see future developments?
This new holistic view of the process will certainly constitute a greater challenge for us as a supplier. In future, production processes at the customer and automation will form one entity. We see this development above all as our chance to further differentiate our company by offering complementary (digital) services.
'Everything from a single source: We are now able to offer our customers a reliable turnkey solution – from engineering to fixtures, tooling, NC programs and on through to integrated automation.'
Markus Rehm - Managing Director of DMG MORI HEITEC GmbH
Also announces joint lubrication development with Fuchs.
DMG MORI has upped its automation game by founding a new joint venture company with German company Heitec AG. DMG MORI Heitec GmbH represents an extension to the two companies’ collaboration over recent years.
One in four new machines from DMG MORI is already supplied with an automation solution. In future, every machine will be fitted with automation on the basis of a modular system. Through these modular-based compatible solutions, DMG MORI Heitec will supply small and medium-sized companies with an integrated automation concept.
Based in Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany DMG MORI Heitec is aiming to reduce both project lead times and system commissioning by use of digital twins. Project lead times can be cut by around 20%, and commissioning on site by up to 80%, while future additions or changes can be planned and tested using the digital twin prior to implementation.
“We are strengthening our automation expertise as two equal partners in a joint venture. Thus, the development of the digital twin is of key importance. It speeds up and stabilises all the customer processes – from development and setting up right through to service – and ensures flexible, steady procedures,” says Christian Thönes, Chairman of the executive board of DMG MORI AG.
“Through automation and digitalisation, we are making a significant contribution towards increasing productivity and efficiency. Supported by digital engineering, we are achieving a considerably higher quality with shorter through-put times in development and commissioning,” said Richard Heindl, chairman of the executive board of Heitec.
Also planned are automation standards for a broad range of customer sectors and the realisation of customised projects specifically for medium-sized companies, that is, the German ‘Mittelstand’.
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DMG MORI AG and Fuchs Petrolub SE to jointly develop machine tool lubricants
DMG MORI AG and Fuchs Petrolub SE have signed a collaboration agreement in which the pair intend to set standards with innovative product developments for lubricants for machine tools.
The goal of the technology partnership is to jointly develop new lubricant solutions and services for machine tool applications. The plan also includes further progress in digitisation of production processes and condition monitoring of machines and plants.
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“Use of the correct lubricant is decisive for optimal productivity when machine tools are used for intensive processing of components. In Fuchs, we are pleased to have acquired a globally-based technology partner, and together we want to continue expanding our technology- and service-excellence,” says Christian Thönes, chairman of the executive board of DMG MORI AG.
“DMG MORI has a high level of technological expertise, great innovative force and global presence. I am certain that customers and users, as well as the two companies, will benefit from this partnership,” added Stefan Fuchs, CEO of Fuchs Petrolub SE.
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