Machine manufacturers and automation specialists face a key decision: develop control software in-house or leverage proven solutions already available on the market. The answer often depends on whether the system is standardised or customer-specific.
SOFLEX covers both scenarios. The production control system is modular, freely scalable, and manufacturer-independent. For standardised systems, it integrates out of the box. For customer-specific projects, proven software modules serve as the foundation for a tailored solution.
Standard solution
- Standardised SOFLEX production control system, ready to deploy
- Scalable software modules for a wide range of system variants
- Function modules matched to specific requirements
- Detailed documentation of the full feature set
- Transparent cost structure
- Sales presentation materials included
- Simulation-based functional testing before delivery
- Commissioning support and end-user training
- Long-term support
Project-specific solution
- Individual project enquiry and scoping
- Workshops and joint preparation of specifications
- Cost estimation and formal quotation
- Dedicated sales support throughout the process
- Defined project milestones and delivery schedule
- Comprehensive simulation-based testing
- Support for interface testing and on-site commissioning
- Tailored end-user training
- Long-term support
A production control system is software for controlling, monitoring and optimizing production processes - especially in flexible production facilities. It connects machines with systems such as ERP, CAD/CAM and ensures a smooth flow of information and more efficient processes.
The system organizes workpiece throughput and the provision of operating resources. It controls processing machines, transport devices and other system components, activates individual process steps (e.g. NC processing, transports) and provides all the necessary information on the production process.
It also performs planning functions and records production and machine data.
A control system can be compared to the “brain” of a production plant - it thinks for itself and keeps everything running.
The core functions of the SOFLEX production control system at a glance:
- Detailed planning and order control
- Sequence control for automated production cells
- Provision of production data in real time (e.g. order data, work plans, workpiece data, ...)
- Organization of the provision of operating resources (e.g. tools, NC data, devices, ...)
- Acquisition of machine and operating data (MDE/BDE)