Our software solutions for more efficiency and future-proofing in your production
Our software solutions improve the efficiency and flexibility of your production. With customised control technology and secure data integration, we support you in the transition to networked, modern production. Our expertise ranges from PLC programming and robotics integration to front and back-end development to make your systems reliable and efficient. Rely on our experience and expertise to optimise your production processes and make them future-proof. Together we will shape the future of your systems.
Our software solutions at a glance
Standardised data acquisition and OPC communication
Our team of experts develops robust data acquisition and tracking systems that are seamlessly integrated with OPC interfaces. This ensures real-time data exchange and ensures that your systems meet industry standards for interoperability and performance.
PLC software that is customised to your machines
Our service portfolio ranges from PLC programming (PacDrive3, TwinCAT, Siemens TIA, Rockwell) to high-level language development (web, customised applications, Historian). Our expertise also includes safety controllers (SoSafe, ASiMon) and PLC software in accordance with ANSI/ISA TR88.00.02 (PackML) and the MTP standard. With modular engineering solutions based on the Configure-To-Order principle and worldwide commissioning, we offer you comprehensive support.
From the sensor to the cloud: seamless integration for your smart factory
Our comprehensive interface management ensures reliable data collection, including all relevant production KPIs. We support you with data migration and offer customised reporting solutions. Thanks to our expertise in MES integration and ERP communication, we ensure efficient networking of all production levels. With a cyber-safe OT infrastructure, we create the basis for a secure future for your company. Another important focus is on the development, commissioning and support of production control systems and MES systems developed and customised by HEITEC under the name IDX.
Efficient robotics solutions: From conception to realisation
Benefit from our advanced robotics, AGV and cobot solutions (e.g. Kuka, Fanuc, etc.) with comprehensive support from conceptualisation to commissioning. We select the best robots and grippers for you regardless of the manufacturer, offer comprehensive engineering and develop customised safety concepts. Using virtual models and seamless integration, we ensure efficient implementation, supported by experienced project management and on-time realisation.
Expertise in front-end and back-end development
HEITEC provides you with our specialised team, which focuses on front and back-end development for major customers. With extensive expertise in the programming languages C++, C#, Java and JavaScript, we offer customised solutions for your specific requirements. Our range of services includes not only development, but also comprehensive software testing and professional configuration management to ensure the highest quality and reliability.
HMI programming for the optimisation of control systems
We design and develop the Human Machine Interface (HMI) exactly according to the requirements and wishes of our customers. Our aim is to optimally depict the systems and machines and make their operation as efficient and user-friendly as possible. By working closely with our customers, we ensure that the HMI is perfectly tailored to their specific needs and operating processes, enabling intuitive and effective operation.
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"Precision and efficiency determine our automation approach and ensure efficient processes in production."
Csanád Pálfalvi| Management HEITEC Hungary
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.
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.
Fully automatic laser setting system for fountain pen nibs
HEITEC developed a fully automatic laser setting system for fountain pen nibs for the German market leader for writing instruments. In order to meet the high quality standards, it is necessary for each nib tip of a writing tip to be straightened. The two nib legs are to be straightened to a predefined gap dimension.
Carl Schlenk AG is a leading international manufacturer of metal powders, effect pigments and metal foils. With a new building, Schlenk also wanted to reorganise its logistics processes in production with the aim of gaining an overview of material consumption and material receipts in real time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Increased productivity through real-time communication with SAP
The Netzsch Group is a globally active family-owned mechanical engineering and equipment manufacturing company. The company built a new production facility in Selb for the manufacture and assembly of devices for thermal analysis, thereby expanding its capacity by 60 per cent. As the devices are increasingly geared towards customised requirements, Netzsch has streamlined its processes and geared them more efficiently towards individual production up to batch size 1, quality and efficiency. To achieve this, all processes had to be networked with each other.
Our service portfolio ranges from automation and plant and special machine construction to electronics and end-to-end digitalisation solutions. Over 1,200 employees throughout the HEITEC Group guarantee expertise and customer proximity.
HEITEC offers end-to-end solutions, products and services in the fields of plant and special machine construction, automation, digitalisation and electronics - from digital models to 24/7 service.
We take care of the automation of your production processes - tailored to your needs. With over 300 turnkey systems installed worldwide, we offer the necessary expertise.
We offer customised electronics solutions. Our experts have in-depth, specialised technical knowledge and are familiar with industry-specific requirements.
