Visualization for Textile Machines

The Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH Aachen, or international RWTH Aachen University), is with over 40,000 students the largest university for technical studies in Germany. The Institute of Textile Technology at RWTH Aachen (ITA) in turn, is - among others - evaluating the HMI and its customization options in the field of automation / Industry 4.0. Adjunct Prof. Dr.-Ing. Yves-Simon Gloy's workgroup designs smart mobile devices as support systems for logistics, production and maintenance as well as adaptive learning systems for senior employees. 

Within the Cluster of Excellence called "Integrative Production Technology for High-Wage Countries", a self-optimization for weaving machines was developed, so the expert Marco Saggiomo MSc says. Within the project machinery is equipped with special sensors and actuators which are connected to a programmable logic controller (PLC). Via classic OPC the atvise® scada is connected, offering visualization through standard web browser (without plug-ins, Java, etc). As a result the parameters of the loom can now be retrieved and changed device independent and decentralized. With atvise® scada personalized HMIs can be created. By assigning individual access rights for users and user groups, only authorized persons can carry out changes in the process.