The WEINIG Control Suite provides solutions for transparent controller and monitoring of the entire production process. As a host and production computer for companies in wood processing and the manufacturing of non-wood products, it forms the central interface between the data created in the technical office and production, and allows targeted optimization and control of production.
By transferring production data to upstream and downstream cells, the Control Suite optimizes the parts flow through the production line. Cells can be any individual elements (e.g. machines and mechanization) from the WEINIG product portfolio as well as third-party products.
Of course, we also offer you a connection to your MES system. You can find more about our solution for data transfer to your systems (in addition to MES also ERP etc.) on the page for WEINIG viaConnector Edge.
- Cost-effective thanks to a variety of standard modules
- Customizable through the combination of standard modules or in-house programming at WEINIG (optional)
- Interfaces and fully automatic data exchange with other systems, such as ERP, PPS, AV systems or industry software (optional)
- Appearance and function based on WMC machine controller software from WEINIG → Easier entry for the operator
Especially practical: By coupling the systems, the probability of errors is reduced while the degree of automation increases. This enables a fully digitalized process from quotation to production through to delivery.
More quality, fewer errors
Proven error reduction in the double-digit percentage range possible (compared to manual production)
More transparency from any location
All information centrally on the main controller plus the option to display this data on other devices
Lower costs and higher yield
With automation, transparency and analyses for greater efficiency and profit
WEINIG SUCCESS STORY: Bayerwald Windows and Front Doors
Our customer Bayerwald Windows and Front Doors relies on production controller and automation with a WEINIG Control Suite for its production line. Operations manager Karl Kletzander reports impressively: “Automation eliminates human factors […] we have demonstrably reduced the internal error rate from over 25% to 10%. That’s money saved.”
Production and manufacturing controller with the WEINIG Control Suite
For a quick and cost-effective entry into production controller, the Control Suite offers numerous standard modules. Within a few weeks, you gain more overview and achieve a higher degree of automation. Further advantages at a glance:
- Reduce sources of error
- Use materials, energy and resources in a targeted manner
- Document quality
- Ensure traceability
- Minimize downtime and waste
Order management
- Import and export order files
- Create, edit, and delete orders
- Display of order progress
- Creation of re-manufacturing orders
- Release of orders for production
- Direct transmission of orders to the machines (reduced effort or avoidance of errors during transfer)
- Interface for orders generated from the ERP system (optional)
Plant visualization
- Maximum transparency through fully automated operation
- Display of the status of plant components and malfunctions
- Quick localization and identification of errors and malfunctions
- Fast response through targeted error descriptions
Production control
- Controller of the entire manufacturing process and machine handling
- Integration of information from upstream processes
- Order- or part-related controller of the networked machines
- Optimal parts flow and increased clarity
- Availability of all necessary information on adjustment options of the networked machines
- Data generation per part and sending it at the right time to the respective machine or processing station
- Identification of incoming material or auxiliary materials for the production process also possible (by scanning)
Parts and batch management
- Monitoring of the parts flow within the entire plant
- Localization of workpieces at any time; also identifiable for further processes
- Tracking of parts and batches on the machines
- Generation of a better overview of the production status of individual orders or batches
- Troubleshooting without hindering other production processes / stations
Traceability / System Track
By using artificial intelligence, the wooden boards can be tracked within a plant without markings based on the fresh cut. In case of deviations, the system can automatically detect this and provide the relevant information:
- Optical fingerprint for part identification and tracking
- Camera-based AI technology
- Increasing production stability
- Increasing production reliability
- Savings on part labeling/markings and their technology
- Efficiency increases
Supplier evaluation
- Possibility of yield comparisons of different raw materials
- Recording information about the raw material when entering the plant and after defined work steps (e.g. end trimming) or at intermediate and final storage locations
- Increase in efficiency and effectiveness
Maintenance messages
- Overview of upcoming maintenance
- Extension of machine service life with the help of the digital maintenance manual
- Reduced downtime
- Better planning of spare parts requirements and maintenance personnel
Additional function: product management
- Management of different types of wood, profiles, and qualities
- Automatic optimization of processing processes, based on the data for the type of wood (e.g. adjustment of feed)
- Storing profile data and adjustment options
- Part- or batch-related controller of the settings of the networked machines
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE WEINIG CONTROL SUITE
WEINIG App Suite (cloud solution)
- Everything in view, regardless of location and time
- Monitoring and visualization in real time
- Individual push & email notifications
- Higher machine availability through increasing transparency
- Quick contact in case of service
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