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HEITEC at the "Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften" 2025

Visit us for the "Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften" at our headquarter in Erlangen, Güterbahnhofstraße 5.

Experience exciting live demonstrations of our various business areas.

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Our topics at the "Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften 2025"

  • Automation

    The department specialises in the automation of industrial plants. One component of this is PLC programming. Let us show you the world of programmable logic controllers and put yourself to the test by programming our conveyor belt model.

  • Digitalisation

    Digitalisation is the key to the future of industry because it makes processes more efficient, more flexible and more sustainable. With digital twins and digital shadows, AI-supported analysis and networked systems, companies can react more quickly to market changes and optimise their production, especially with regard to sustainability and resource efficiency.

  • Electronics production

    In electronics production, we will show you how assemblies and systems are automatically assembled and tested using the latest manufacturing and soldering processes. At Station 1, you can assemble and solder a circuit board yourself - as a souvenir to take home! At Station 2, you will compete in the subrack competition and prove your skills.

     

  • Energy technology

    HEITEC develops sustainable energy systems for companies. Through simulation-based planning, they offer customised and economically optimal solutions. AI-supported operational optimisations are used to minimise the energy costs andCO2 emissions of complex energy systems. A model is used to illustrate what a sustainable energy system can look like.

  • Electronics development

    HEITEC presents the latest version of a neurostimulation system. Magnetic stimulation of the brain enables a new way of treating neurological & psychiatric disorders. How does technology & therapy work? Can you manipulate human thoughts or movements? Find out and experience the exciting future technologies of magnetic brain stimulation!

  • Industrial X-ray technology

    HEITEC's X-ray systems are used worldwide in quality assurance to automatically check manufactured components for defects. They utilize the property of X-rays to make the interior of components visible—non-destructively, of course. At the station, you can use impressive X-ray images to guess which objects have been X-rayed and crack the unknown code of a combination lock.

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Find out more about our projects

Convince yourself of our industry-specific expertise. Our successfully completed projects show how we work closely with our customers to implement cost-cutting, production-enhancing and customised solutions.

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  • Intralogistics
    HEEL

    HEITEC and HEISAB modernise order picking system

    Heel, one of the world's leading manufacturers of natural medicines, headquartered in Baden-Baden, Germany, commissioned the modernisation of its existing pick-by-light picking system. The aim was to replace the existing software and hardware, some of which was outdated, and to integrate the entire material flow control functionality directly into SAP EWM.
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  • Medical technology
    neurocare group AG

    HEITEC - reliable manufacturing partner in medical technology

    HEITEC supports the neurocare group AG, which has also included MAG & More GmbH since 2021, as a service and manufacturing partner in the development and scaling of innovative medical technology. This non-invasive form of therapy offers people with neurological and psychiatric illnesses - for example depression or after a stroke - a promising, virtually side-effect and pain-free alternative without additional medication. It can be used in addition to or as a substitute for traditional treatment methods, especially if medication is not an option or does not have a sufficient effect.
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  • Intralogistics

    HEITEC and A+K modernise warehouse management in Turkey

    Together with the software experts from Artschwager + Kohl (A+K), the automation specialists from HEITEC have successfully replaced the outdated, local material flow and warehouse management system at a global vehicle manufacturer's plant in Istanbul.
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  • Energy
    Mittelschwansen Water Procurement Association

    Complete electrical engineering for a waterworks

    Our experts from the Kiel site have implemented a comprehensive project to modernise the electrotechnical equipment for the Mittelschwansen water supply association. The aim was to increase efficiency, guarantee security of supply and reduce operating costs
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  • Energy
    KBR EnergyManagement GmbH

    Retrofit of a metal spraying system for capacitors

    In a challenging retrofit project, we modernised the control technology of a metal spraying system for capacitor production at our customer KBR EnergyManagement GmbH. In addition to increasing the test voltage to 2 kV, safety functions were expanded, hardware components replaced and the operating concept optimised - all with minimal intervention in the existing system structure. The result: more process reliability, greater user-friendliness and a future-proof solution for production.
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  • Intralogistics
    MEA Group

    Retrofitting and reprogramming of a storage and retrieval machine and a carousel system

    HEITEC has realised a complex retrofit for the MEA Building Systems business unit of the MEA Group based in Aichach: The complete reprogramming of a storage and retrieval machine (SRM) and a circulation system at the Alling plant near Munich, where light wells made of cast concrete are manufactured. The MEA Group is one of the leading manufacturers in the areas of light wells, frame windows and drainage systems.
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  • Energy
    Siemens Schweiz AG

    UW BIASCA: Engineering and production from a single source

    Our long-standing business partner Siemens Schweiz AG has been awarded the contract to replace the existing 220kV AIS (air-insulated switchgear) in the BIASCA substation (canton: Ticino) with a new turnkey 220kV GIS (gas-insulated switchgear). The new system comprises a double busbar with a total of 11 bays, a reserve bay and a cross-coupler.
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  • Energy
    Kaiser Lacke GmbH

    Digital solutions for a sustainable energy future

    We supported our customer Kaiser Lacke GmbH in making its energy technology future-proof and sustainable. A detailed overview of energy consumption was created at the main site in Nuremberg/Fürth by comprehensively digitising the energy meters. A weather forecast model calculates photovoltaic power generation in advance and enables optimised production planning. This data forms the basis for well-founded decisions to optimise the energy system, meaning that Kaiser Lacke is well equipped for future challenges in the energy sector.
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  • Energy
    MesseNürnberg GmbH

    Sector-coupled hybrid power plant

    We have been advising our client NürnbergMesse GmbH on a sustainable energy supply since 2021. An innovative hybrid power plant is to be realised by 2028 as part of the REMBup research project. This will combine various CO2-neutral technologies to ensure a sustainable and efficient energy supply. The digital twin of the plant will optimise the operation of the entire system in future and enable data-based control. State-of-the-art energy forecasts using machine learning and optimisation methods will be used. The project demonstrates not only the technical, but also the economic feasibility of a climate-friendly energy supply.
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  • Energy
    Messe München GmbH

    Simulation-based feasibility study

    We accompany and support Messe München GmbH in its goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2030. We are currently using our expertise and our innovative simulation methods as part of a feasibility study to identify and evaluate options for a sustainable energy supply.
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  • Energy

    Energy optimisation of an energy-plus housing estate at system level

    The aim of the project is to holistically optimise the use of energy in an energy-plus housing estate. By intelligently coordinating the electricity, heating and cooling sectors and taking into account generation, consumption and storage technologies, the aim is to maximise energy efficiency. A particular focus is on optimising the use of grid capacities in the residential area and taking regulatory framework conditions into account. A cross-sectoral real-time simulation model of the residential area forms the basis for the analyses. The coupling with real measurement data enables the development of a digital twin that allows extensive simulations and the optimisation of algorithms even before real operation.
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  • Automotive
    Porsche toolmaking

    MES Lite for small series production of electric drives and gearboxes

    Porsche Werkzeugbau was looking for a production control system or an MES Lite for small series production of electric drives and gearboxes. Various system manufacturers had to be connected and, above all, system interfaces to the production planning system had to be ensured.
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  • Special machinery
    Lindner Recyclingtech GmbH

    Automation for milling centres

    In the manufacturing industry, factors such as process stability, consistent quality, high technical availability and high autonomy are becoming increasingly important for competitiveness. HEITEC is setting new standards for Lindner Recyclingtech GmbH's production with a customised automation cell developed in-house. HEITEC's expertise and the cooperative collaboration with our customer lead to intelligent automation with innovation and creativity and also ensure competitive advantages in the future.
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  • Special machinery

    Future-proof digitalisation for the manufacturing industry

    Our manufacturing client required an advanced, cloud-based software ecosystem to streamline the management, planning, control and operation of CNC machines. The goal was to create a holistic digital environment that would future-proof their manufacturing processes and seamlessly integrate complex workflows.
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  • Automotive

    Wheelbase drive simulator

    Our client, active in the gaming industry, required a realistic wheel-based driving simulator for high-performance racing simulation systems. The project required expertise in software, hardware and embedded systems to provide a responsive and realistic driving experience.
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  • Automotive

    ECU development for electrical inverters

    Our client, a major player in the electric vehicle industry, required comprehensive engineering services for the development of an electrical inverter control unit. The project aimed to integrate mechanical, hardware and software aspects while complying with industry standards such as ASPICE, AUTOSAR and ISO 26262 to ensure safety and reliability.
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  • Automotive

    Testing and validation of inverter designs

    Our client, a leader in electric vehicle technology, required verification and validation of inverter designs to ensure reliability and performance in demanding automotive applications, including extensive testing of inverter prototypes during development and in-depth analysis of any early failures during product launch. The aim was to identify potential problems at an early stage, validate design accuracy and provide reliable performance data to support a successful product launch.
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  • Medical technology

    Development of a standardised test station

    To optimise product testing capabilities, our customer required a standardised test station capable of performing in-circuit and functional tests for a wide range of products. This station needed to accommodate various test fixtures and provide a streamlined, repeatable test process. By implementing this standardised test setup, our customer wanted to improve the efficiency, accuracy and scalability of product testing.
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  • Medical technology

    System upgrades for radiological devices

    Our medical imaging client required a streamlined solution for deploying and updating radiology software across multiple hospital sites. The goal was to develop scripts and tools that would enable automated remote deployment to ensure radiology systems were always up to date and operating efficiently without disruption to critical medical services. This project required a strong focus on automation, system monitoring and remote configuration capabilities to support the demanding requirements of a medical environment.
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  • Development of a web user interface

    Our client required a web-based monitoring interface for their industrial software solution. This interface needed to utilise data analytics, provide real-time insights and provide intuitive control for managing multiple assets and devices. The project required a user-friendly design and a robust backend to handle large amounts of data and ensure seamless user interaction, making this interface a critical tool for operational efficiency.
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  • Special machinery

    Comprehensive retrofit of special machines

    Sustainable PLC and HMI development with the latest technology in the spirit of environmental awareness.
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  • Web-based HMI development

    Leading in biotechnology with the latest Siemens HMI technology. From conception to implementation, covering the entire development process from the feasibility study and development documentation to the complete development and its realisation.
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  • Packaging and pharmaceuticals
    Solupharm

    System modernization and administration without risk

    This project involved the virtualisation of the automation and IT infrastructure of Solupharm Pharmazeutische Erzeugnisse GmbH. The main task was to modernise an existing production line by converting physical IT resources into virtual machines to ensure greater flexibility, reliability and lower costs.
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  • Packaging and pharmaceuticals
    Teva

    Intelligent production in just a few steps

    In the HEITEC-TEVA project, the main task was to connect TEVA's production systems to a digital platform in order to increase efficiency. To do this, the production plant at the Blaubeuren-Weiler site was connected to a virtual server using an edge gateway device to collect and analyse real-time production data without affecting the existing system. The main tasks included enabling data processing and visualisation through a web-based HMI application and optimising production through real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance, which increased machine availability and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
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  • Hosta

    Process and production optimization

    The project involved the implementation of a digital production data acquisition (PDA) system for the production lines of confectionery manufacturer HOSTA in order to record and visualise production data. The aim was to use the insights gained to increase the efficiency and quality of production and realise energy savings.
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  • Railway and maritime solutions

    HeiSys - The embedded system platform

    The search for the right edge computing power or a suitable gateway can be a challenge given the sheer complexity of the market. Developers and manufacturers of industrial applications are faced with the decision of choosing the right technology today in order to achieve the desired performance and connectivity tomorrow. Ideally without technical restrictions or obvious financial risks, for example if conversions and upgrades become necessary at a later date. HEITEC utilises the possibilities of plug-on technology with HeiSys for a multi-scalable and future-oriented system solution that offers almost countless possibilities.
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  • Railway and maritime solutions

    Mega Yacht (80 m)

    Planning, engineering and production of navigation and communication systems, as well as low-voltage switchgear. Planning of the entire cable system.
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  • Packaging and pharmaceuticals
    Syntegon

    Central SCADA control system for pharmaceutical service providers

    Increasing the safety and quality of the media supply for aseptic filling of syringes, cartridges and vials.
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  • Railway and maritime solutions

    Government vessels (86 m)

    Planning, engineering and production of navigation and communication systems, as well as low-voltage switchgear.
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  • Packaging and pharmaceuticals

    Smart solutions for pharmaceutical primary packaging

    In the pharmaceutical industry, it is the microscopically small details that determine the quality and safety of vital medicines. HEITEC is setting new standards in the production of medical vials with a customized handling system developed in-house. Thanks to the expertise of HEITEC Systemtechnik from Austria and the close cooperation with our long-standing customer from the packaging industry, the future of pharmaceutical packaging is being reshaped with innovation, precision and intelligent automation.
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  • Medical technology

    Industrial PC for medical laser applications

    HEITEC supports a leading eye laser company with innovative electronics development, testing technology and the design and integration of medical PCs for the customer's end application. The laser in the system is used for refractive surgery and is used to treat short- and long-sightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia.
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  • Kinematics test system "Air inlet and outlet flaps"

    On behalf of Nord-Micro, HEITEC AG developed and built a fully automated test and adjustment system for extended exhaust valves on the Boeing B787 model.
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  • Interior test system "STS (standard test system for electronic components)"

    HEITEC developed a standard test system for Diehl Aerospace, which is used both in production and internationally in the repair stations. In conjunction with various test adapters, it is used for the functional testing of different aircraft electronics components, such as cabin lighting and emergency power supplies. In addition to functional tests, dielectric strength tests (with AC and/or DC voltage) and measurements of insulation resistance are also possible.
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  • Full-LED lighting system for aircraft cabins

    LEDs have numerous advantages. They ensure greater colour fidelity, show almost no changes in brightness, reduce weight by around 30 percent, consume around 50 percent less power and last much longer. This leads to improved lighting quality for passengers when dimming and ensures a pleasant on-board atmosphere and therefore greater comfort for passengers. HEITEC developed an adapter device that controls the LEDs. The requirements were developed together with the customer.
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  • Aircraft test system based on HEITEC system platform technology

    Aircraft test system with a modular real-time system for testing and integrating safety-critical products. Fields of application are the testing of software modules for aircraft equipment and virtual system integration when it comes to imitating extreme situations that cannot be realised in reality.
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  • Intralogistics

    Partial retrofit of an order picking warehouse

    It was becoming increasingly difficult to procure spare parts for an order picking warehouse from the 1990s, including the control technology based on Simatic S5, as the control components had been discontinued for some time. The risk of long, incalculable downtimes in the event of a component failure grew steadily. Continuous safe operation was no longer guaranteed. HEITEC was commissioned to analyse the current situation and the risk of failure and to carry out the retrofit.
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  • Intralogistics
    Hengstenberg GmbH & Co. KG

    Retrofit of a high-bay warehouse using a model example (Hengstenberg, Bad Friedrichshall)

    Hengstenberg GmbH & Co. KG develops and produces sour, wine vinegar and delicatessen products and stores its products in a high-bay warehouse at its site in Bad Friedrichshall. Three storage and retrieval machines supply two storage areas, which can accommodate single or double pallets. The companies Artschwager & Kohl Software GmbH and HEITEC AG were commissioned to modernise the three storage and retrieval machines, the conveyor technology and the safety equipment in the final packaging, storage and canning areas as well as the warehouse management system.
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  • Intralogistics
    Clinic Fulda gAG

    Retrofit of an AWT system (automatic goods transport)

    The AWT system at Fulda Hospital controls around 360 transport containers underground and away from the flow of patients, with the help of which the supply and disposal of each hospital ward is ensured. The modernisation was intended to ensure the availability of the AWT system in the future and find a solution for the problematic procurement of spare parts as well as enable future expansions of the system. In addition, the basic functionality of the system had to remain as unchanged as possible despite the implementation of modifications and troubleshooting in order to minimise the training requirements for the hospital staff.
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  • Intralogistics
    Vacuumschmelze (VAC) GmbH & Co. KG

    Modernization of a high-bay warehouse

    The high-bay warehouse, built in 1980, has a capacity of 3,800 storage locations, which are divided into eight racks. Previously, the processes were controlled with SIMATIC S5 135U and operated via COROS. Many of the HW components were discontinued at the end of the 1990s and a continuous supply of spare parts was no longer guaranteed. In order to ensure the availability of the high-bay warehouse in the future, it was necessary to modernise the control and drive technology as well as the safety technology.
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  • Special machinery
    Loparex Germany GmbH & Co.KG

    Retrofit of a film winder

    HEITEC AG was commissioned by Loparex Germany to modernise one of its existing film winders with the designation "Winder E27". A retrofit was necessary to ensure the operation of the system with increased availability, current safety standards and a guaranteed supply of spare parts for the future. This was based on the consideration that a retrofit can be more sensible for existing systems than replacing them with new ones, as it results in less downtime and lower costs. By replacing obsolete components and adding new, up-to-date technological developments, existing systems are brought back up to date. This reduces the risk of production downtime and employees can continue to work with the familiar technology, making extensive training unnecessary. A retrofit also has a positive effect on product quality.
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  • Energy

    System platform for high-availability telecommunications applications

    Powerful infrastructures are needed to realise network expansion even in remote areas of far-flung countries. HEITEC has developed a high-end system platform for the market leader in lasers for fibre optic cables and telecommunications solutions. The platform is a network node (hub) that receives and distributes the various signals of a DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplex) network. Up to 96 signals with different wavelengths are transmitted via fibre optic pairs. With appropriate optical amplifiers, transmission distances of up to 1000 km can be achieved at transmission rates of up to 10 Gbit/s per channel. The requirements for transmission performance per slot, reliability, high availability and simple maintenance are correspondingly high.
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  • Energy
    Communication solution provider

    Cost-optimized solution for complex server electronics

    HEITEC has realised a cost-efficient housing for a provider of communication solutions, which uses standard components as far as possible, but has been modified as necessary and as required.
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  • Energy

    Robust housing for offshore applications

    The lightning measurement device detects and analyses all the important parameters of lightning impulse currents in order to provide a better basis for making maintenance decisions. Offshore wind turbines in particular require a robust, reliable system due to the demanding climatic conditions on the high seas and the vibrations that occur at the installation site.
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  • Energy
    Vestas Wind Systems A/S

    Vestas - Wind farms

    Vestas Wind Systems A/S (Copenhagen Stock Exchange: VWS.CO), based in Aarhus, Denmark, is the largest European manufacturer of wind turbines and, together with Goldwind and GE Wind, one of the largest in the world. The headquarters of Vestas Deutschland GmbH (Vestas Central Europe) is located in Husum. The company has been active here since 1986 and employs around 2000 people. Heitec carries out the finalisation work for wind turbines with medium-voltage switchgear from certain manufacturers and the integration into a wind farm consisting of several wind turbines.
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  • Energy
    Siemens Energy

    Test system "Gas turbine blades"

    In co-operation with Siemens Energy, HEITEC builds automated inspection systems for gas turbine blades. The modular inspection system is used for the inspection and three-dimensional measurement of gas turbine blades. Depending on the inspection task, different thermographic and optical methods as well as a 3D measuring method are used.
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  • Energy

    Control electronics for HVDC system

    HEITEC has developed and manufactured a complete system control solution for HVDC (high voltage direct current transmission) systems for one of its customers in the energy technology sector, which centrally controls power modules via fibre optic cables.
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  • Energy
    HanseWerk AG

    Hansewerk AG - Sub-stations

    HanseWerk AG is an energy service provider with a focus on grid operation and decentralised energy generation based in Quickborn. The company operates around 51,000 kilometres of electricity and 27,000 kilometres of gas lines in many municipalities in northern Germany itself or via its subsidiaries. It supplies around 1.3 million customers in the federal states of Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Brandenburg and Lower Saxony with electricity, natural gas, water and heat.
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  • Energy
    Vossloh Locomotives

    Production and testing of components for electric locomotive equipment

    Vossloh Locomotives is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of diesel locomotives for shunting and mainline operations. The standard portfolio includes three diesel-hydraulic (G 6, G 12 / G 18) and two diesel-electric models (DE locomotive variants, such as DE 12 / DE 18); the current range of locomotives is based on the modular principle. In addition, dual-mode locomotives (electric diesel locomotives) are being developed and a wide range of services offered.
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  • Energy

    Production and testing of automation cabinets for the air conditioning of an offshore wind platform

    The BorWin3 project - an offshore wind farm - in the North Sea with a transmission capacity of up to 900 megawatts will be able to supply almost one million German households with wind energy from 2019. A consortium between Siemens AG and Petrofac International from the United Arab Emirates is carrying out the complete construction of a so-called HVDC (high voltage direct current transmission technology) platform. The energy from offshore wind turbines will then be transmitted to the mainland with virtually no losses. There, the energy is fed into the supply grid in an alternating current direction.
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  • Railway and maritime solutions

    Universal sub-rack solution for use in railway technology

    In close cooperation with its customer, a supplier of electronics for railway technology, HEITEC developed a universally applicable housing and system solution that can be used for various applications in trains. Thanks to its modular design, it can be flexibly adapted to the respective application and enables simple built-to-order configuration.
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  • Special machinery

    "UTS (Universal Test System)" assembly test system

    HEITEC has developed a universally applicable functional test system based on the PXI system using a test stand and Lab-VIEW. This test system covers a wide range of functional test requirements for printed circuit boards, which can be contacted either by means of plug-in or needle bed adaptation.
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  • Medical technology

    System solution for spectrophotometers

    HEITEC has applied its extensive expertise to design and manufacture the electronics for a laboratory device for a leading specialist supplier of spectrophotometers. The customer manufactures spectrophotometric instruments for analysing samples in very small volumes, which are used in particular in biological, chemical and pharmaceutical laboratories.
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  • Medical technology

    Control computer for radiotherapy (cancer treatment)

    HEITEC supports a leading supplier of medical technology products in the integration of industrial computers for the customer's end application. The linear accelerator is used for radiotherapy in cancer treatment. The medical computer forms the control console for the entire system. The control console controls and monitors all functions of the linear accelerator. The radiologist's or oncologist's radiotherapy plans are technically implemented in the system and all safety functions are guaranteed. All information and data from the linear accelerator is collated in the medical PC and can therefore be monitored in real time.
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  • Special machinery

    Control unit for an industrial dosing system

    Material dosing systems are in great demand in the industry due to the increasing miniaturisation of all electronics and the associated tasks and applications for the precise dosing of adhesives, sealants, lubricants and other materials. HEITEC supplies a manufacturer of such dosing systems with the central control unit, which is specially customised to the customer's own valves.
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  • Medical technology

    Service and manufacturing expertise for neurostimulation systems

    Devices for medical technology applications are in a strictly regulated market and are therefore subject to stringent requirements. HEITEC manufactures the complete neurostimulator for one of its customers - an innovative company specialising in the research and development of electromagnetic stimulators.
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  • Special machinery

    A good combination of standard housing components and customer provision

    HEITEC has realised a cost-effective housing for one of the world's leading technology providers in the field of high-performance industrial image processing, which consists largely of standard components and has been fully adapted to the customer's requirements with just a few modifications.
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  • Railway and maritime solutions

    Modular gateway for Edge2Cloud communication

    On behalf of a customer, HEITEC has designed a compact, multifunctional system that simultaneously functions as a control unit, gateway and output unit. The device is suitable for connecting various analogue devices, linking sensors and controllers as well as connectivity to the cloud. Many communication interfaces and protocols as well as fieldbuses such as PROFIBUS or PROFINET are supported. This means that the required data is accessible at all times. The system enables connection to various cloud solutions such as IBM Cloud, Microsoft Azure and others, as well as connection to MES systems on site.
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  • Railway and maritime solutions

    Customised subrack extension for CPU ventilation

    In order to ensure a very high level of reliability, no rotating components are normally permitted in railway technology, so that possible causes of damage are minimised. A HEITEC customer had planned the use of a higher-performance CPU for one of its existing systems in the railway sector In order to ensure a very high level of reliability, no rotating components are normally permitted in railway technology, so that possible causes of damage are minimised. A HEITEC customer had planned the use of a higher-performance CPU for one of its existing systems in the railway sector. This significantly more powerful CPU had to be cooled due to the high heat development. This required the use of fans that were not provided for in the previous system.
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  • Complete system for direct laser exposure

    Extremely high precision and very good image results are required for the exposure of printed circuit boards. This is why Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) systems are used here, whose laser beam is focussed on a circuit board coated with lacquer, exposing it. Very high demands are placed on such systems with regard to cleanroom specifications. They must also function with the utmost precision and be extremely fail-safe. Temperature management with regard to high currents, ventilation and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) are therefore important aspects.
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  • Special machinery

    Industrial PC for industrial X-ray technology

    HEITEC supports a leading company in industrial X-ray technology with inspection technology, as well as the design and integration of industrial computers for the customer's end application. The fully automated X-ray system X-rays aluminium rims immediately after production to detect inclusions and other defects. Damaged rims can thus be identified and sorted out. The X-ray system itself uses an industrial robot and a degradation-free detector in conjunction with state-of-the-art image analysis software. The robot grips the rim and holds it at defined angles in front of the sensor. This enables almost pseudo-error-free evaluation of the results, including stable image quality.
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  • Automotive
    SMP-Samvardhana Motherson Peguform

    Interior test system "TSV (door side panelling)" (Mercedes E-Class)

    On behalf of SMP-Samvardhana Motherson Peguform in Bötzingen, an exterior/interior supplier to several premium automotive brands, HEITEC designed and built an automated testing system for door side panelling.
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  • Automotive
    BORBET Group

    Production start from zero to one hundred with HeiDetect Wheel Robot

    Production start from zero to one hundred - In August 2020, four of the fully automatic HeiDetect Wheel Robot wheel testing systems from HEITEC PTS were to be put into operation at the BORBET Group's plant in Thuringia. The four wheel testing systems were to be 100% ready for production after the production break for the start of the foundry in Thuringia. The usual start-up time was not planned - from zero to one hundred was the motto! In addition, the entire production at BORBET in Thuringia was to be converted to 100% traceability of the wheel data across the entire value chain using DMC labelling.
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  • Automotive
    Panasonic on behalf of BMW

    Production and testing system for CSC modules in e-mobility

    Panasonic produces complex CSC modules in various sizes for the e-mobility division of car manufacturer BMW. These control the correct charging and discharging in the vehicles. As critical components, their manufacture therefore requires the highest technical precision and multiple checks of each production step. In close cooperation with Panasonic and BMW, HEITEC Slovensko developed and installed a complex nine-part production and testing line, the reliability and efficiency of which has already led to further orders.
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  • Automotive

    Optimisation of cycle times with the help of the digital twin

    A leading international company in the fields of variable camshaft phasing units and transmission valves commissioned HEITEC to virtually commission an existing plant in order to identify potentials with the help of the digital twin on the basis of a cycle time optimisation measure and thus initiate targeted retrofit measures. In addition, technologies from the field of special machinery and plant engineering such as bulk material separation with 3D image recognition, belt and film conveying, new drive and clamping processes as well as software-in-the-loop with Siemens PLCSIM Advanced and Epson robot systems posed new challenges.
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  • Packaging and pharmaceuticals
    Holopack packaging technology

    Automation of a pharmaceutical filling line

    Holopack Verpackungstechnik specialises in the contract filling of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. Efficient filling technology plays a very important economic role here. Holopack was looking for a solution to increase production capacities in the manufacture of sterile and non-sterile, low to high viscosity pharmaceuticals. An intelligent automation solution with a batch management system was required to control the system - including a high-performance homogeniser.
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  • Special machinery
    Renner labelling technology

    Automation of a labelling system

    Renner Etikettiertechnik is an internationally oriented supplier of professional labelling systems for the food and beverage industry. The automation specialist developed new technology components for the newly developed labelling system and integrated them into the overall system control. This was then tested on the digital model in order to recognise and rectify errors at an early stage.
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  • Special machinery
    Raytheon Anschütz GmbH

    Raytheon Anschütz - Renewal of the medium-voltage switchgear

    Raytheon Anschütz GmbH is a subsidiary of the Raytheon Company (USA). The company was founded in 1905 as Anschütz & Co. after Hermann Anschütz-Kaempfe invented the gyrocompass. Today, Raytheon Anschütz develops, produces and tests gyrocompasses, daughter displays, autopilots, manual rudder control systems, radar equipment and electronic nautical charts, as well as complete integrated bridge systems at its site in Kiel. Heitec was awarded the contract for the expansion of the plant's power supply to the medium-voltage feed.
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  • Special machinery
    Duscholux

    Latest automation technology for Duscholux production systems

    Duscholux is one of the world's leading manufacturers of sanitary facilities. As a long-standing partner for the automation of production systems, HEITEC modernised the control technology. The aim was to further increase plant availability and production reliability.
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    Vacuumschmelze (VAC) GmbH & Co. KG, Hanau

    Modernisation of a furnace line using a model example (Vacuumschmelze (VAC) GmbH & Co. KG, Hanau)

    VACUUMSCHMELZE (VAC) in Haunau develops, produces and markets speciality materials and products refined from them. The modernisation of the control and regulation technology was intended to increase the availability and operational reliability of five bell annealing furnaces. The systems were previously monitored and controlled via a centralised control system and a single operating and monitoring system. An important customer requirement was to be able to operate each furnace independently and to install an additional operating and monitoring system in the control room to manage and distribute recipes. In addition, the logging of process values was to be modernised and a convenient user administration system set up.
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  • Special machinery

    Mobile data acquisition in an industrial environment

    Mobile, internet-supported data acquisition and corresponding communication tools have become indispensable in the production of many industrial companies. HEITEC therefore developed a system solution for one of its customers that enabled complex measurement data acquisition as part of the internal production of liquid filter systems. High standards applied to both the electronics and the mechanics. The systems had to function reliably even in the event of high temperature fluctuations and strong shocks and vibrations. Furthermore, insensitivity to splash water, dust and lubricants was required. Taking into account the technical specifications, the systems also had to be as easy to maintain as possible.
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    Kroenert GmbH & Co. KG

    Conception of a digital twin for Kroenert GmbH & Co. KG

    Kroenert GmbH & Co. KG is an internationally active manufacturer of coating, printing and laminating systems. The Hamburg-based company with over 110 years of tradition supplies turnkey system solutions in coating technology for web materials such as paper, film and foil. The product range includes complete systems as well as an extensive programme of winders and unwinders, more than 60 modular application systems as well as dryers, humidifiers and laminating units. Kroenert commissioned Heitec to generate a digital twin for the winders and unwinders to improve development, production and commissioning. At the same time, the simulation had to be able to be parameterised in real time in order to do justice to the high variability of the machinery.
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