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How the Head PC Enables Centralized Control and Documentation of Assembly Processes
Definition: Head PC
The master PC is a central control unit that coordinates and documents assembly processes. It functions as a higher-level control system that monitors process flows, collects data, and ensures communication between individual stations and systems.
ROTH’s Role and Contribution
The ROTH Group develops and implements head-mounted PC systems that centrally control assembly processes, collect operational data, and ensure complete documentation of all process steps.
Your Added Value at a Glance
A head PC provides transparency across all assembly steps, enables end-to-end traceability of production data, and optimizes process efficiency through centralized control and monitoring.
Your contact person for Kopf-PC
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How Safety Programming Ensures Reliable Protection for People and Machines
Definition Security Programming
Safety programming involves the development and implementation of safety-related control programs in accordance with applicable standards (e.g., EN ISO 13849-1, EN 62061). It ensures that protective devices and safety functions operate reliably.
ROTH’s Role and Contribution
We develop and implement safety-related control programs in accordance with applicable standards and handle the validation of safety functions.
Your Added Value at a Glance
Safety programming that complies with standards reliably protects employees and equipment and ensures that operations are in compliance with the law.
Your contact for security programming
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How Safety-Integrated Solutions Integrate Safety Functions Directly into the Control System
Definition: Safety-Integrated
“Safety-Integrated” refers to the integration of safety functions directly into the control system. Instead of using separate safety circuits, safety functions such as emergency stop or safe speed monitoring are integrated into the PLC.
ROTH’s Role and Contribution
The ROTH Group implements safety-integrated solutions in control systems and ensures that safety functions are integrated in accordance with standards.
Your Added Value at a Glance
Less additional hardware, reduced wiring requirements, and centralized management of all security functions—all while maintaining the highest level of security.
Your contact for Safety-Integrated
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How the modular software framework enables customized solutions using proven building blocks
Definition Software Modular System
The software module library is a collection of existing, proven standard program modules. It forms the basis for RPCS, the universal interface between the PC and the controller.
ROTH’s Role and Contribution
For each software solution, the ROTH Group draws on existing modules from our software library as needed and expands them with new, custom-built components.
Your Added Value at a Glance
Many modules are already available for a wide variety of applications.
Your contact for the modular software system
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How a Programmable Logic Controller Automates Workflows in Plants
Definition Programmable Logic Controller
A programmable logic controller (PLC) is a system for controlling work processes.
ROTH’s Role and Contribution
The ROTH Group programs the control systems for work processes in machines and plants.
Your Added Value at a Glance
Our control programs optimize workflows in machines and industrial plants. By adapting, optimizing, or developing new solutions, we can achieve higher plant availability.
Your contact for programmable logic controllers
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How PLC Programming Reliably Controls Workflows in Machines and Systems
Definition
Controls for workflows are programmed in a programmable logic controller.
ROTH’s Role and Contribution
The ROTH Group programs the control systems for work processes in machines and plants.
Your Added Value at a Glance
Control systems can be customized and optimized or developed from scratch to program workflows and achieve high plant availability.
Your contact for PLC programming
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How Precise Robot Programming Ensures Reliable Workflows
Definition Robot Programming
Robots need a program that precisely defines and controls all processes so that they can perform their tasks correctly.
ROTH’s Role and Contribution
The ROTH Group programs the robots used and commissions them.
Your Added Value at a Glance
The ROTH Group draws on expertise gained from many years of experience in the field of robot programming.
Your Contact for Robot Programming
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How RPCS Functions as a Universal Interface Between a PC and a Controller
Definition of RPCS
RPCS is the interface between the PC and the controller.
ROTH’s Role and Contribution
For each software solution, the ROTH Group draws on existing modules from our software library as needed and expands them with new, custom-built components.
Your Added Value at a Glance
The modular design allows for customization to meet specific requirements.
Your contact person for RPCS
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How virtual commissioning can help identify and prevent potential errors early in the development process.
Definition of Virtual Commissioning
The commissioning of a system is initially carried out using a simulation model in an appropriate simulation program.
ROTH’s Role and Contribution
We create a digital model of the plant, which is used to perform the virtual commissioning.
Your Added Value at a Glance
Actual commissioning times can be shortened, software quality can be improved by the time commissioning begins, and project risk can be reduced at the same time.
Your Contact for Virtual Commissioning
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How Strategic Outsourcing Boosts Competitiveness
Definition: In-House Assembly
In-house assembly refers to the strategic outsourcing of machine and equipment assembly.
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ROTH’s Role and Contribution
The ROTH Group offers in-house assembly services in our assembly hall. This also includes material procurement, if necessary.
Your Added Value at a Glance
Competitiveness is enhanced through cost savings, greater planning reliability, and consistently high-quality installation services.
Your contact for on-site installation
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How we ensure that machines meet all EU-wide requirements under the Machinery Directive
Definition of Machine Safety and CE Marking
Machinery and equipment must undergo an inspection to ensure machine safety before they are put into service.
ROTH’s Role and Contribution
We develop safety plans and conduct professional safety inspections for facilities.
Your Added Value at a Glance
Professional expertise ensures legal certainty, minimizes risks, and also provides comprehensive documentation as evidence.
Your contact for machine safety and CE marking
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How a Thorough Risk Assessment Lays the Groundwork for Safe Machinery
Definition of Risk Assessment
A risk assessment is the systematic identification, analysis, and evaluation of hazards posed by a machine or piece of equipment. It forms the basis for selecting appropriate protective measures in accordance with the Machinery Directive.
ROTH’s Role and Contribution
We conduct systematic risk assessments in accordance with the Machinery Directive and use the results to determine appropriate safety measures for your equipment.
Your Added Value at a Glance
Risk assessments that comply with standards provide legal certainty, protect your employees, and form the basis for safe commissioning.
Your Contact for Risk Assessment
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How robotics deals with the design, construction, control, operation, and use of robots
Definition of Robotics
Robotics is a field within automation that focuses on the use and programming of robots.
ROTH’s Role and Contribution
We program the robots used and commission them.
Your Added Value at a Glance
Thanks to modern robotics, simple and flexible solutions are possible, even in areas where other technologies reach their limits.
Your Contact for Robotics
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How Simulation-Based Engineering Shortens Development Times and Improves Quality
Definition: Simulation / Simulation-Based Engineering
A system can be virtually represented in a simulation program using 3D models.
ROTH’s Role and Contribution
We create a virtual model of a facility. By simulating the actual facility, the software becomes visible at an early stage.
Your Added Value at a Glance
A simulation can display virtual plant availability, be used in plant optimization and expansion projects, and be utilized in training sessions.
Your contact for simulation and simulation-based engineering
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How a Hardware Gateway Enables Communication Between the PLC and IT Systems
Definition: Hardware Gateway
A hardware gateway is a physical interface that enables data exchange between different networks, protocols, or systems—for example, between PLCs and higher-level IT systems.
ROTH’s Role and Contribution
The ROTH Group develops and configures hardware gateways to seamlessly connect the control and IT levels in automation systems.
Your Added Value at a Glance
Reliable data transmission between different systems without the need for time-consuming new development—for seamless integration of your plant.
Your contact for hardware gateways
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How an HMI enables intuitive operation and monitoring of machines and systems.
Definition of HMI/PC Machine Communication
An HMI (Human Machine Interface) is a user interface used to visualize plant status and operate machines. It clearly displays process data, alarms, and key performance indicators.
ROTH’s Role and Contribution
The ROTH Group develops customized HMI interfaces that clearly visualize plant status and enable intuitive operation by your staff.
Your Added Value at a Glance
All relevant system data at a glance—for faster response times, informed decisions, and easy operation.
Your contact for HMI / PC machine communication
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How MES-Light Streamlines and Efficiently Digitizes Production Control
Definition of MES-Light
MES-Light is a streamlined version of a manufacturing execution system that provides key functions such as order control, production data collection, and production feedback—without the complexity of a full-featured MES.
ROTH’s Role and Contribution
The ROTH Group develops streamlined MES-Light solutions that collect central production data, control orders, and provide feedback to higher-level systems.
Your Added Value at a Glance
A quick start to digital production control—with the most important features, without a time-consuming MES implementation.
Your contact for MES-Light
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How the Digital Twin Can Reduce Effort
Definition of a Digital Twin
A digital twin is a virtual 1:1 representation of a real-world facility in a simulation program.
ROTH’s Role and Contribution
Virtual commissioning using a simulation model can be carried out in the early stages of a project, in parallel with conventional engineering processes.
Your Added Value at a Glance
Early error detection and improved software quality ensure shorter commissioning times and a smooth start.
Your Contact for Digital Twins
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How Retrofit Modernizes Existing Systems to Make Them Future-Proof
Definition of Retrofit
Retrofit refers to the modernization of existing systems by replacing or upgrading control systems, software, and components without having to rebuild the entire system from scratch.
ROTH’s Role and Contribution
We modernize existing systems by selectively replacing or upgrading control systems, software, and components—without having to rebuild the entire system from scratch.
Your Added Value at a Glance
Existing facilities are being upgraded to the latest state of the art, thereby increasing productivity and efficiency at a significantly lower cost than building a new facility.
Your Retrofit Contact
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How robots and all kinds of mobile machines are taking over program-controlled work processes
Definition of a Robot
Robots are machines that are frequently used in automation, where they perform program-controlled tasks. They assist workers by carrying out heavy, hazardous, or monotonous tasks.
ROTH’s Role and Contribution
We use robots in automation projects, program them, and ensure their successful commissioning.
Your Added Value at a Glance
Robots provide simple and flexible solutions where other technologies reach their limits.
Your Contact for Control Technology
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