Fabrik der Zukunft: Modulares Software-Ökosystem für smarte Werkzeugmaschinen

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀

Together with the EMAG Group and our partner Intuity, we developed a modular HMI software for machine tools. EMAG machines cover all relevant metalworking processes and, at the start of the project, relied on heterogeneous panels and data systems. By standardizing the data format, we created a unified user interface across different machine types—clearly structured, consistent, and interconnected.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 — 𝗡𝗼 𝗢𝗻𝗲-𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲-𝗙𝗶𝘁𝘀-𝗔𝗹𝗹

High functional depth, diverse machine types, and variable user journeys made the development highly complex. The software must cover a wide range of operating contexts—from machine operators to process engineers—and respond in real time to machine status, components, automation, and service cases. Added to this are variable screen sizes (stationary/mobile), touch interactions, and strict safety requirements in a production environment.

Together, we developed a modular frontend system based on React. The goal was to establish a consistent, abstracted control layer across machine types—forming the basis for consistent user interactions and interoperable data flows in line with Industry 4.0 principles. The widget-based architecture provides both overview and technical depth: from NC code editors and maintenance widgets to automated workpiece configuration.