At Automatica 2025 in Munich, SEW-Eurodrive will use the compact horizontal flow-wrapping machine/HFFS to demonstrate how customers can optimise projects more efficiently, quickly and with fewer resources thanks to the digital twin.
By simulating and testing applications before they are physically implemented, errors can be recognised at an early stage. The packaging machine that SEW-Eurodrive is presenting at Automatica in June also underwent virtual commissioning using a digital twin.
Using this compact horizontal flow-wrapping machine as an example, the Bruchsal-based specialist in drive and automation technology will show how machines can be started, stopped, tested and optimised in a virtual environment - from adjusting cycle rates and conveyor belt lengths to optimising machine performance. This not only reduces the effort involved in the development phase, but also significantly shortens the time to market.
Digital twin
What was previously only possible during the actual commissioning of a machine can now be realised digitally in advance or in parallel to implementation thanks to the „digital twin as an automation service“. SEW-Eurodrive offers a digital solution that allows customers to virtually simulate and test machines and applications. This opens up completely new possibilities for machine operators, programmers, designers and end users. This allows them to perfect their projects more efficiently, faster and with fewer resources.
The internationally active family business shows visitors at the trade fair in Munich (24-27 June 2025) Using the example of an HFFS machine, the comprehensive support was provided throughout the entire development process, from design and programming to commissioning. A team of experts accompanied the project from the first simulation to the final implementation. Based on the data provided by the on-site machine simulations, a smooth transition to operation was ensured, as is reported.
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The StarterSET compact focuses on cost-effectiveness. This basic package therefore includes the compact Movitrac advanced inverter with Movilink DDI digital motor interface and single-cable technology. In addition to the harmonised hardware components, a comprehensive software package (Movikit Bundle) is also available, which includes all the functions required for the respective applications at a reduced cost. With this licence model, users can decide freely and flexibly whether they want to implement their functions drive-related or as a central motion controller. Extensive and versatile PackML-compliant programming templates with front-end content are available for this purpose. The solution package is rounded off with standardised communication interfaces such as OPC-UA, Profinet, EtherNET/IP and web visualisation.
SEW-Eurodrive at Automatica 2025: Hall B6, Stand 103
Source: SEW-Eurodrive
