Introduction: Why Retrofit?

In many production facilities, machines are operating that are no longer technically up to date. Instead of shutting them down or replacing them at high cost, a retrofit is an option: the targeted upgrading of existing systems with modern components. This enables an extension of service life, an increase in efficiency, and a reduction of operating costs – often faster and more cost-effective than a complete new acquisition.

Profitability and Sustainability

Studies and practical examples show: Significant savings can be achieved through targeted modernization. A retrofit increases energy efficiency, reduces resource consumption, and lowers maintenance costs. At the same time, downtimes are significantly reduced, which increases productivity. In this way, economic and ecological advantages can be combined.

Companies in the electronics and manufacturing industries are under increasing pressure to make their production processes both more sustainable and cost-efficient. With our EcoLoop recycling concept for test adapters, we provide a future-oriented solution that combines ecological responsibility with measurable business benefits. By reusing existing fixture sets, you can save up to 30% in material costs, shorten delivery times, and significantly reduce CO₂ emissions. This makes your test systems ready for future requirements – resource-efficient, cost-effective, and competitive.

Production automation faces major challenges today: increasing product diversity, changing order sizes, and a growing shortage of skilled workers. Companies need solutions that are not only flexible and efficient, but also easy to use—without requiring in-depth programming knowledge. This is exactly where the setup assistent in the HMI of the FLEXIMATE Robotic Workstation comes in.

With the pick-and-place solution with VisiWin 7 Web UI, the fleximate Robotic Workstation offers a new benchmark in terms of efficiency and ease of use. The combination of intuitive user interface, powerful control and modular automation makes it possible to carry out recurring handling processes precisely, reliably and fully automatically. Thanks to the open architecture of VisiWin 7, individual requirements can be implemented flexibly – without any in-depth programming knowledge.

Intuitive operation thanks to clear user interface

In the development of the FLEXIMATE robotic workstation, particular value was accorded to efficiency and user-friendliness.

“The openness and flexibility of the VisiWin 7 Web UI are what convinced us to choose the HMI solution from INOSOFT,” explains Sven Kächelin, Team Leader Control Systems at ENGMATEC GmbH.

“Thanks to the integration of the Microsoft development tools in the development environment of VisiWin 7, there are virtually no limits, and it was possible for the HMI to be individually tailored to our requirements..

The panel PCs from KEBA, which are used in the FLEXIMATE robotic workstation, enable the operator to operate and configure the cobot workstation to optimum effect. The user interface was designed to be clear and intuitive to operate for the user, with a view to making the operating process as straightforward as possible.

AI-POWERED EOL TESTING – PRECISE, EFFICIENT, FLEXIBLE

In the series production of hose and pipe systems, every detail counts: geometry, tightness, labeling, and completeness must be reliably checked – especially with increasing demands for precision, traceability, and cycle time. Our automated EOL testing solution brings it all together: AI, automation, and flexibility.

Using AI-powered image processing based on self-organizing maps, the system analyzes shape deviations in real time, checks for tightness, labeling, and correct placement of plugs – fully automated and highly precise. Whether small or large quantities: the system adapts to your requirements and noticeably reduces error rates, costs, and manual efforts.

In many industries, especially in automotive and electronics manufacturing, quality inspection of flexible parts presents a real challenge. Whether hoses, cables, rubber parts, or other flexible components: varying diameters, lengths, and geometries make conventional, purely manual inspection difficult. This is precisely where AI-based optical inspection comes in, combining maximum precision with significant time and cost savings.

Versatile application possibilities

In a world where production processes are becoming increasingly dynamic, flexibility is the key success factor. Traditional automation solutions often reach their limits when quick adjustments to changing production requirements are needed. This is where modular robotic workstations come into play – a solution that ensures efficient production not only today but also in the future.

Why modularity is the key

Modular automation systems enable companies to adapt their production environments to changing conditions without the need for expensive and time-consuming reinvestments. Once implemented, they can be easily expanded or reconfigured to meet new requirements.