Industrial Automation

Tailor-made solutions for future-proof production.

Industrial automation is a decisive success factor for efficiency, quality and competitiveness in modern manufacturing. It enables companies to optimize production processes, reduce costs and ensure consistently high product quality at the same time. Automation is no longer only an issue for the automotive industry, but is relevant across many sectors: from food and beverage production to the chemical and pharmaceutical industries and special-purpose machinery.

We support you from planning to the completion of your automation project.

Cross-Industry Benefits of Modern Automation

Industrial automation increases efficiency, reduces sources of error, lowers long-term operating costs and ensures consistently high product quality. In addition to large manufacturing companies, small and medium-sized businesses also benefit through targeted partial automation and offsetting skilled labor shortages.

The infographic shows four key sectors in which automation technologies can bring particularly strong benefits, each with three specific examples per sector.

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Infographic on the benefits of industrial automation

Our service offering for your automation projects

Tailor-Made Automation Solutions

Our solutions are not off-the-shelf products, but are developed individually to make your specific production processes more efficient, flexible and robust. These include:

—Development of customer-specific control systems
—Special solutions in automation technology
—Optimization of existing control programs
—Development of completely new automation systems
—Integration of modular components into existing processes

Custom PLC Programming

Our PLC solutions are individually developed to make your specific production processes more efficient, flexible and robust. These include:

—Development of customer-specific control systems
—Special solutions in automation technology
—Optimization of existing control programs
—Development of completely new automation systems
—Integration of modular components into existing processes

Development of Tailor-Made Control Systems

Our control systems enable powerful and seamless networking between machines, systems and higher-level control systems. Modern technologies are used, including:

—PROFINET, EtherCAT and other fieldbus solutions
—Use of industrial PCs and embedded systems
—Control programming specifically for industrial systems
—Connection to higher-level control systems

Process Visualization and HMI/SCADA Systems

Modern visualization systems give you a precise real-time overview of your production processes. We develop user-friendly HMI and SCADA interfaces including:

—Web-based visualization solutions
—Intuitive and clear operating concepts
—Integration of analysis and evaluation tools
—Optional mobile access to process data

Planning and Implementation of Automation Projects

We support you through all phases of your automation project – from concept development and planning to programming, successful implementation and employee training:

—Analysis and consulting for process automation
—Project planning and technical engineering
—Implementation and commissioning of the automation solution
—Training, support and after-project assistance

Technological Standards for Maximum Efficiency

For reliable and future-proof automation, we rely on common industrial standards and proven technologies, including:

—IEC 61131-3 for PLC programming
—PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT for industrial communication
—Modern engineering environments such as TIA Portal (Siemens)
—Powerful SCADA and HMI systems for process monitoring

Industrial automation with RoWiA from Wolfsburg

Future-proof standards ensure seamless integration and maximum efficiency in your production.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Industrial Automation.

What is meant by industrial automation?

Industrial automation refers to the use of technologies such as sensors, control systems and robotics to enable production and manufacturing processes to run efficiently, safely and reproducibly without manual intervention.

What advantages does industrial automation offer companies?

It increases productivity, reduces sources of error, lowers long-term operating costs and enables consistently high quality in production, while improving resource utilization at the same time.

In which industries is automation used?

In addition to the automotive industry, sectors such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and medical technology, electronics and semiconductors, and plastics production all benefit from automated processes.

Is automation also worthwhile for SMEs?

Yes, SMEs can also increase their efficiency, compensate for skills shortages and secure competitive advantages through targeted partial automation, often with manageable investment costs.

Which technologies are used?

Typical technologies include PLC controls, robotic systems, machine vision, IoT components, AI-based analytics, and SCADA and MES systems for central monitoring and control.

How do I start an automation project?

A good starting point is an analysis of the existing processes. This is followed by a feasibility study, the selection of suitable technology, and step-by-step implementation including training.

What challenges can arise?

Challenges often include initial investment costs, integration into existing systems, a shortage of skilled workers and process change. With good planning, however, these can be minimized.

Robotics as the next automation step

Expand automation with intelligent robotics.

Would you like to make production processes even more efficient and integrate industrial robots specifically into your systems?

Our experts develop tailor-made robotics solutions – from programming to full integration into existing systems.

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