ISG Industrielle Steuerungstechnik GmbH

Industry 5.0 Awaits: Are You Leveraging Simulation Yet? 🚀👀 While many companies are navigating the shift to Industry 4.0, several crucial topics often go unaddressed or are even exacerbated by this shift. Industry 5.0 aims to tackle these challenges head-on. By putting the human back at the center, the evolution from #Industry40 to Industry 5.0 is more than a technological leap – it's about creating a #sustainable, human-centric, and resilient future. But how can you successfully navigate this transformation? 🤔 One thing is clear: Simulation plays a pivotal role in bridging this gap, optimizing processes, and enhancing flexibility. Why Simulation? 🦾 Using a 1:1 virtual replica – digital twin – of the real factory or plant, simulation allows you to: Test various scenarios risk-free 🔍 Obtain real-time data to optimize processes and minimize resource consumption 🌱 Remotely control plants/machines via VR/AR, fostering collaboration and reducing on-site visits 👨💻👩💻 What’s your take on the human-centric approach of Industry 5.0? How do you think #simulation will impact your industry?

Boost Safety and Sales with ISG-virtuos: Simulation Meets VR! 🥽🚀 We’re excited to announce that ISG-virtuos is featured in KEM Konstruktion | Automation! Recently we had the opportunity to have a little chat with KEM where we explored the transformative impact of #virtualcommissioning and how integrating #VR into ISG-virtuos elevates its potential: Enhanced Safety ⚠️ Use your avatar in VR to test safety sensors and run various test scenarios before real-world implementation, ensuring everything works flawlessly. Sales Power 📈 Present large machines in small spaces through immersive VR, demonstrating their capabilities and benefits live at industrial trade fairs. Discover the full story on how ISG-virtuos is taking virtual commissioning and #simulation to the next level with VR below.👇 Source: KEM Konstruktion | Automation 07-08/2024

Research Spotlight: Flexible Production for Custom Metal Components! 🔍💡 In today's digital age, industries like #automotive are at the forefront of transformation. At the heart of this evolution lies the need for flexible manufacturing technologies that empower seamless production reconfiguration. That's where SkaLabs is entering the game. Together with many other amazing project parterns this research project aims to pave the way for agile and adaptable production systems that meet the demands of tomorrow. SkaLab's vision: Enable manufacturers to adjust process sequences on the fly, reducing costs for new, unique designs. Simply upload your CAD model and configuration, and let SkaLab handle the rest. 🚀 Our part in all of this? As a project partner we’re working on the automated generation of digital twins on the basis of the given details regarding the individualized #production processes. 👨💻👩💻 What do you think about the potential of flexible #manufacturing? Project Partners HMT Automotive | Franz Hof GmbH | MPA Technology GmbH | FernUniversität in Hagen | Universität Siegen | TWT | VIA Consult GmbH & Co. KG | voestalpine The project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics Affairs and Climate Action.

Are You Prepared for the Industrial Metaverse? 🚀 Together with NVIDIA, Microsoft and KUKA we took part in the Industry 4.0 network meeting and here are the 3 crucial points you need to know: Industrial Metaverse is not tomorrow, it's now ⏳ With virtual commissioning as well as #simulation in generell, the industry is already stepping into the metaverse, showcasing its immense benefits. In practice, the use of digital twins has delivered significant improvements in the areas of process optimisation, cost reduction and #innovation acceleration. Collaboration is the key to success 🤝 Rapid implementation and realizing the full potential depend on companies working together more than ever. Joint efforts are driving innovation and accelerating the adoption of metaverse technologies. Open systems are needed 🌐 To harness the possibilities, seamless transfer of digital twins and data between platforms is crucial. The standardization of digital twins e.g. using the FMU format is a vital step towards achieving interoperability and maximizing the value of the industrial #metaverse. What's your take on this development and how is your company preparing for this shift?

ISG-virtuos Goes China: Building bridges through innovation 🤝 💡   As our colleagues wrap up their visit to China, we're excited to share insights from their fascinating stay. Over the past two weeks, Daniel Kocsis and Dr. Florian Eger have been busy introducing our customers to the world of #simulation.   On the basis of a customer-specific pilot project they successfully guided them through the process of virtual commissioning and simulation with ISG-virtuos. Thanks to our #VR link, they then also had the chance to step right into the virtual world and fully immerse in the simulation. 🦾   What truly amazed our team aswell was not just the advanced #digitalization of the cities but also how family companies in China, despite cultural differences, share similar core structures and values.   A huge thank you to our wonderful hosts for their warm hospitality. This has truly been a remarkable experience!

Ready for the Industrial Metaverse? Join us and find out at the Industry 4.0 network meeting 🦾 The industrial metaverse is said to be the basis for the future of #manufacturing and production. Right now, we're just scratching the surface, but even now, our customers are reaping benefits from digital twins used in #simulation projects and #virtualcommissioning. Next week, we're thrilled to dive deeper into this transformative trend at the "Industrial Metaverse - Industry 4.0 Network Meeting." We'll explore the latest developments to take the next step towards the #industrialmetaverse. Our CEO Dr. Christian Scheifele will be presenting on how virtual commissioning is evolving within the industrial metaverse, demonstrating how this cutting-edge technology is taking simulation and digital twins to the next level. 🎤 Join us on June 26th in Kempten for this insightful event. Registration is free, so don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about the future of manufacturing from us and many other leading companies like NVIDIA, Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz AG and KUKA. See you there 👋

All first steps are hard - so let's make them a little easier 🚀 Simulation is revolutionizing the way we approach #manufacturing. It's not just about cutting-edge technology; it's about creating smarter, more efficient processes that drive #innovation and growth. From reducing costs to accelerating time-to-market, #simulation offers important competitive advantages. To get you started, we complied the essentials of simulation in a crash course. In under 60 seconds we'll guide you through: ✅ the basics of simulation ✅ where it can be applied ✅ what benefits it brings to your manufacturing processes  ✅ what you need to get started Ready to see how simulation can transform your operations?

The final hours have begun - Our 3 Key Takeaways 💡 The last two days at New Manufacturing World have really been a memorable experience full of innovation and motivation. We engaged with numerous industry leaders and change makers, sharing our expertise on end-to-end #virtualcommissioning and the efficient creation of digital twins. At our panel talk on digitalization in #manufacturing we also had the chance to have an engaging discussion about the future of car manufacturing and the role of #simulation and automation in all of that. Here are our top three Key Takeaways: Digital Twins Are Now ⏰ The #digitaltwin isn't just a concept for the future. Many leading companies have already implemented digital twins in various scenarios, such as virtual commissioning, and are reaping significant benefits like risk reduction and greater customer satisfaction. Early Engagement of Operating Personnel 👨🔧 👩🔧 When integrating digital twins into processes, it's crucial to involve the operating personnel early. This ensures smoother implementation and maximizes the benefits of the technology. Collaboration is Key 🤝 The future of manufacturing relies heavily on collaboration between different sectors and disciplines. Sharing knowledge and working together accelerates innovation and the adoption of cutting-edge methods, ensuring a more efficient and productive industry. What was your biggest takeaway from the event? Let’s discuss in the comments! At this point also thanks for the great organisation of the event and special thanks to Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Dudenhöffer for having us! Pictures: © Maximilian Schwarz 

Why automation needs a human touch revolution 🦾 While Industry 4.0 focused on machines and technologies, Industry 5.0 is putting people back at the center. Imagine robots working hand-in-hand with humans, not just following programmed scripts but collaborating actively. This synergy blends the precision and efficiency of machines with human creativity and flexibility, driving innovation and creating and processes that can react flexibly to disruptive changes. Through the Connect4HCA project, together with many other partners, we are actively working to make the concept of Human-Centered Automation 5.0 a reality. 🚀 The goal is to create resilient and interconnected #production systems. By developing Decentralized Technical Intelligence (DTI), Connect4HCA aims to enable automated and manual processes to adapt seamlessly, ensuring flexibility and #sustainability throughout the value chain. Ready for #Industry50? What are your thoughts on this new approach? Project Partners 🤝 Balluff EMEA | Deutsche Institute für Textil- und Faserforschung Denkendorf (DITF) | NAiSE | Fraunhofer IAO | Siemens | Universität Stuttgart – Institut für Flugzeugbau (IFB) | Institut für Automatisierungstechnik und Softwaresysteme (IAS) | Universität Stuttgart | Institut für Arbeitswissenschaft und Technologiemanagement (IAT) | Nokia | ARENA2036 Funded by Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Germany (BMBF) and supervised by the Projektträger Karlsruhe (PTKA) am Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT).

These terms in simulation every manufacturer should know 💡 In the rapidly evolving world of #manufacturing, understanding and utilizing the latest concepts and technologies is crucial to staying ahead of the game. That's why we've put together a quick overview to help you understand the key concepts that are changing the industry. In less than 2 minutes, you will learn about the most common terms such as #digitaltwin or #virtualcommissioning, but also about “model-based systems engineering” and “cyber-physical systems”. Are there other concepts you want to know about or that are missing? Comment below and let’s discuss! 👇