Bauer Maschinen GmbH has automated a unique research drill rig for exploring the seabed. It was made possible by B&R automation components that function reliably, even 2,500 meters below the surface of the ocean.

B&R's e-mobility expert explains the importance of electric vehicle battery production and the automation challenges manufacturers and their suppliers will need to master to come out ahead.

Jörg Theis has been CEO of B&R since April 1st, 2021. In this interview, the 51-year-old reveals what fascinates him about his employees, where he sees the company five years from now, and what other ABB divisions might learn from 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.

3D printers are showing great promise in building construction, printing prefabricated components that are then transported to the construction site. A research project at the Technical University of Liberec in the Czech Republic aims to create a mobile robot that can print buildings directly on site. The team is using B&R controls, drives, HMI and software solutions to control the ground-breaking robot's sophisticated print head.

In the interview, Luca Galluzzi explains how the challenges of flexible manufacturing are reshaping the automation industry – and how B&R feels about its leading role in that transformation.