Challenge

Generating user acceptance for the approach of cyberphysical production system (CPPS) in the field of machining by using a demonstrator to show the abilities and opportunities. The demonstrator "milling CPPS" belongs in the field of machining production. There, the demands on quality and productivity are constantly increasing. These requirements can hardly be met efficiently with classical methods of process improvement. The results of current research projects (TUD) show possibilities how process optimisation can work with the help of process data in cooperation with simulation models. However, a smooth interaction of data acquisition from machine and process, data management and simulation models is necessary for an industrial implementation.

Impact

Due to the constantly increasing demand for quality and productivity and the increasing degree of individualisation of products, new digital support tools are clearly moving into the focus of the user. The demonstrator implements a consistent and low-cost approach for a complete system, thus contributing to user acceptance and expanding the field of application of CPPS. By providing practical proof of the performance of the data management platform Detact in combination with the sensor technology used in the demonstrator and the powerful digital process twin, a consistent solution is presented. This POC provides the basis for further developments through permanent user feedback and thus the securing and improvement of the market position in the manufacturing company environment.