Digitalisation in the confectionery industry
A look behind the scenes of confectionery production - with Bernd Plies from Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen. From gummy bears to chocolate bars: how does modern mechanical engineering ensure that sweets are perfectly shaped and gleaming?
What's Causal AI?
Dr Michael Haft explains how Causal AI is used to optimize production processes. He reports on an example from the industry in which the analysis of production data revealed unexpected causes of defects and led to an improvement in product quality.
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Automation for batch size 1 in battery recycling
Bosch Rexroth brings manufacturing technology to battery recycling. The Factory of the Future not only produces, it also recycles. A huge market is currently emerging. Sebastian Krieger and his team have already automated the first line.
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BCW24: GenAI explains PLC code
Our guest is Dr. Josef Waltl from Software Defined Automation. We discuss the future of factory automation and what role GenAI plays in it.
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BCW24: Trumpf's DevOps strategy
Dr. Ute Gauger from Trumpf explains the machine manufacturer's DevOps strategy. The focus is on increasing efficiency and innovation.
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BCW24: Siemens Energy with new control concepts
We are experiencing a shift from a centralized to a decentralized energy supply. This calls for new control concepts. Thomas Schoch from Siemens Energy explains how the company is responding to this.
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BCW24: Digital first
Hans-Michael Krause from Bosch Rexroth and Robert Weber look back on Bosch Connected World a few weeks ago. A mini-series has emerged from BCW. In the next episodes, we will talk about GenAI and PLC code or DevOps in mechanical engineering, for example.
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A controller for the ROS community - (Robot Operating System)
Dr. Denis Stogl has been involved in the ROS community for many years. In this interview, he explains why the Bosch Rexroth ctrlX CORE controller is so ROS-friendly and what this means for robotics.
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The machine tool industry through the ages
Thomas Remmele talks to us about his many years of experience and the trends of the future in the machine tool industry.
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The future of welding technology
Sebastian Zeller is responsible for welding technology. We talk about new and old applications, new and old materials, robotics, new control systems and the role of AI.
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Linear technology - more than a commodity
Kevin Straub is Head of Sales Coordination & Partner Management Global of the Linear Technology Business Unit, Bosch Rexroth AG. We talk to him about the future of linear technology in machine tools and battery production.
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A controller in the server room? Virtualized control becomes reality
A controller in the server room? Until a few years ago, this was hardly imaginable. Dr. Gunther May is making virtualized control a reality. In this interview, he explains the approach.
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Machine learning: classifying repair reports in seconds
Ortwin Mailahn is responsible for quality in screwdriving technology at Bosch Rexroth. In this interview, he explains how he uses machine learning.
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More than just pretty: UI design in mechanical engineering
Tom Cadera and his team ensure that people can work well on machines. He is convinced that a good UI ensures greater process stability, increases productivity and is a competitive advantage in the competition for skilled workers.
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Cobots - big hype and now?
What comes after the hype? We talk to Maximilian Kramer from Rexroth about the cobot hype and how a cobot can become a productivity booster. Maximilian is Lead Senior Sales Expert and responsible for sales of Kassow cobots at Bosch Rexroth.
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Is federated learning the solution to the data dilemma?
The Hamburg-based company Katulu relies on federated learning - a technology that smartphone owners are all familiar with but have never come into contact with. We explain the approach.
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Robots in intralogistics - smart item picking
We introduce you to Smart Item Picking. This involves software components for the automation of handling tasks in warehouses. Vanessa Wolf explains the technology and the market.
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New learning in the digital transformation
As Head of Training, Dr. Maximilian Dommermuth is responsible for an important area in the Bosch Rexroth world. We talk to him about learning and learning methods and how they are changing.
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Brutal strength - domain knowledge in industry
Machine learning is a great tool, but it won't work without domain knowledge. Matthias Lück from Fraunhofer IAO explains why.
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Programming tips for a secure PLC
Martin Scheu is a security expert from Switzerland and explains the weak points and the best programming tips to make the PLC more secure.
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How do you produce 50,000 tons of chocolate products?
Claus Cersovsky and his colleagues at Rübezahl Schokoladen are Europe's leaders when it comes to chocolate Santa Clauses. We visited him and wanted to know how production is changing.
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Direct current in the industry
Europe is discussing energy. The focus is shifting to new technologies. What can DC do? Dr. Mirjana Ristic from Bosch Rexroth explains.
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Compensation module with active measuring function - the Smart Flex Effector
The developers affectionately call it Flexi. We talk to Michael Danzberger about the solution.
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What can neuromorphic chips do for industry?
Prof. Dr. Christian Mayr and his team in Dresden are working on the future of chips. In the podcast, Mayr explains what the neuromorphic chips from Dresden can do. Investors from the USA are queuing up.
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The marketplace for automation
Platform, ecosystem, app store or marketplace? There is confusion in the industry about the new form of collaboration and the new distribution channels. Hans Michael Krause brings light into the darkness.
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A new generation in the industry
Carina Mieth studied at KIT in Karlsruhe, most recently worked at Trumpf on more sustainability in processes and is now moving into management consulting. We talk to the electrical engineer about a new generation in the industry.
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Automation system ctrlX AUTOMATION
Steffen Winkler (CSO) explains what the automation system ctrlX AUTOMATION offers the industry and how it brings the IT and OT worlds together.
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Open source in industry - free beer for all?
Dr. Julian Feinauer and his company Pragmatic Industries are fully committed to open source. In the podcast, he explains why the industry benefits from free code and why open source is not free beer.
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Smart MechatroniX: The transformation of linear technology
Daniel Bauer and his team develop complete mechatronic packages for the machine manufacturer. The promise: Automation will be more intelligent, more flexible, more networked and more software-based than it is today. Daniel explains how this works in the podcast.
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The OT security sins of the industry
Klaus Mochalski from Rhebo has already carried out many security analyses. In this podcast, he reveals the sins of the industry.
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AMR and its relevance in intralogistics
Philipp Maurer explains to us what the further development of the ActiveShuttle promises and how customers can use it.
What does the administration shell do?
Constantin Ziesche is responsible for the administration shell at Modelfab. Is this a piece of software and what can the administration shell do? Constantin explains and makes the connection to the digital twin.
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AI in the industry
Prof. Dr. Sepp Hochreiter is one of the fathers of the LSTM algorithm, without which Alexa, Siri and Cortana would be silent today. He researches and teaches AI in industry and works with many industrial companies on the technology.
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More than just a visualization - the intelligent floor
Transmitting energy, supplying data and media - the intelligent floor can take on various tasks in production. For Antje Wild from Bosch Rexroth, the solution is much more than just visualization. How does the customer benefit?
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Understanding the factory of the future
What will the factory of the future look like for customers? Thomas Fechner explains it to us. Feature selling is losing ground, value selling is gaining in importance.
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Intralogistics | Mobile Robotics - How does laser localization work?
Jörg Heckel and his team have developed the ROKIT Locator. In this podcast interview, he explains the technology and where the market is heading.
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How does it work with AGVs?
AGVs are booming - in logistics and in production. But why is this the case and what do AGVs do? Mark Grötzinger from Bosch Rexroth explains and looks to the near future.
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What does additive manufacturing need for a breakthrough?
Foundry and 3D printing go together. Ulrich Dittmaier is convinced of this. The problem is that 3D printing is not always integrated into the production processes. Many manual processing steps are still necessary. Dittmaier wants to change that.
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What can 5G do for the factory of the future?
A constant stream of new communication standards in the industry - many users can hardly keep up. Dr. Gunther May explains to us what role 5G plays, what's going on with TSN and what the situation is with Wifi6.
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