Jörg Theis har været administrerende direktør i B&R siden 1. april 2021. I dette interview afslører den 51-årige, hvad der fascinerer ham ved sine medarbejdere, hvor han ser virksomheden fem år fra nu, og hvad andre ABB-afdelinger kan lære af B&R.

Together with B&R, enders developed a solution that allows test benches for commercial vehicles to adapt flexibly to new testing scenarios – without any rewiring or reprogramming.

B&R has launched its own portfolio of integrated lighting technology. Machine vision expert Andreas Waldl explains why this was the only right choice and sheds light on the topic of integration.

Replacing hardware is a costly and time-consuming way to scale up machine performance. Niigon recently proved that the right combination of automation and simulation can get more out of existing machines without any new hardware at all.

Fickle consumers and creative marketers are forcing packaging companies to produce smaller batches with more frequent stops for setup and adjustment. To add the necessary flexibility without sacrificing productivity, they need machines that reduce manual operations, improve operator assistance and provide helpful performance indicators. Packaging printing and converting machine manufacturer DCM-ATN has just what they're looking for with its highly automated smart machines based on B&R's technological innovations.

Beate Freyer, managing director of simulation company machineering, explains how digital twins ensure smooth operation and provide added value throughout the entire production process.