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Efficient automation starts with the right software. Explore new worlds of engineering with the advanced development add-on for Automation Studio 6 – Automation Studio Code. This development plug-in is perfectly integrated into Automation Studio 6 and makes working on a project with two tools possible without any migration required – fully compatible and flexible.
Work more adaptively with Automation Studio Code – switch seamlessly between desktop and cloud, as well as use advanced features like real-time syntax checking. Benefit from AI-based engineering support with Automation Studio Copilot, which lets you write code faster and bring new machines to market quicker.
B&R Automation Software 6 provides an integrated development environment that enables machine builders and system integrators to efficiently develop, operate and maintain complex automation solutions.
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Everything available from one source: The new key components of modern automation software
With Automation Studio Code, B&R is launching a new development environment that is seamlessly integrated into Automation Studio 6 and is fully compatible with existing Automation Software 6 projects – without any migration required. As an extension to Automation Software 6, Automation Studio Code is a modern, user-friendly interface that makes project development significantly more convenient and efficient.
The modern editor with intuitive operation and features like syntax highlighting, mini-map navigation, multi-line editing, and integrated refactoring tools – for faster orientation and more efficient work.
Thanks to the integration of ST-OOP and a large selection of compatible plug-ins, Automation Studio Code offers the flexibility and expandability to meet today's Engineering needs. With Automation Studio Copilot, which is directly integrated into the editor, developers experience a new level of support – true modernization of the B&R development environment with a focus on added value and efficiency.
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The AI-based code assistant Automation Studio Copilot is automatically available to users in Automation Studio Code. B&R has developed this digital assistant in collaboration with Microsoft to utilize the power of generative AI for writing, optimizing and commenting on machine code. Copilot translates prompts and questions written in natural language into structured text code. Turning ideas into code significantly improves development workflows and accelerates the time to market for new machines.
The assistant helps to structure programs clearly and optimally comment them. This improves the quality of the code and supports collaboration. Copilot can also revise and simplify complex code, making it easier to understand and manage large code bases.
Automation Studio Copilot significantly shortens development time by providing developers with round-the-clock support. Seamless integration into the existing tool chain means that Copilot is available right where it's needed, making the development process more efficient and reliable.
Automation Studio Code can be accessed both via the desktop and a web browser. Comparable to Microsoft 365 or VSCode, Automation Studio Code provides a consistent user experience that allows engineers to edit files locally on the desktop and in the web browser. Collaborating with team members or external partners around the world is as simple as sharing the project link.
Teamwork is further enhanced by integrating repositories, which provides a central overview and control of all projects, as well as uniform access to the entire code inventory. A development environment for a specific repository can be started with just one click, resolving all dependencies and versions automatically so that you can begin programming immediately.
The automation software system enables a secure connection to the controllers via edge devices and provides a complete overview of machine components. The total transparency of the current hardware versions and configurations, as well as the firmware and software versions, provides a comprehensive overall package for operation. The remote-update option means that firmware and software can be updated efficiently, extending the service life of the machines.
Integration with DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps allows machine code and firmware to be seamlessly updated from a central point. These functions help companies to operate sustainable machinery and maximize transparency across the entire life cycle of hard- and software.
B&R's data-based services provide companies a powerful app for seamless integration, monitoring and predictive maintenance. They enable the collection and analysis of high-frequency data that supports functionality and predictive maintenance, helping to increase efficiency, reduce operating costs and improve OEE.
The solution is container-based and fully API-driven for simple integration into existing IIoT environments. It provides functions like automatic PLC detection, data acquisition and forwarding to local or cloud services, as well as a ready-to-use HMI application and advanced analysis via machine learning. This enables companies to make data-based decisions and optimize their return on investment.
More time for what matters: Efficiency with Automation Software 6
Productivity
With optimized development processes like AI-based coding and flexible engineering tools, Automation Software 6 enables faster and more efficient machine development. The modular tools work together seamlessly to accelerate and drastically simplify development and maintenance processes.
Scalability
Cloud-based engineering provides the flexibility to access projects via the web as well as via the desktop, enabling flexible collaboration from anywhere. Open interfaces and support for third-party tools such as GitHub also facilitate cross-platform collaboration.
Collaboration
The hybrid web/desktop interface and cloud integration enable efficient global collaboration that benefits teams in different time zones and various disciplines. Additionally, software lifecycle management provides a single source of truth that minimizes errors and ensures that participants are always on the same page.
User friendliness
The intuitive, user-oriented interface of the new B&R Automation Software components reduces the complexity of automation tasks and increases accessibility, making it easy for engineers to navigate even the most complex projects. Automated fault diagnosis tools such as the mapp Cockpit also simplify maintenance and diagnostics using standardized web technologies, which can also be accessed remotely.
Return on investment
The hardware-independent controller of B&R Automation Software allows customers to benefit from long-term flexibility since they can switch between B&R and third-party hardware, allowing them to flexibly react market developments. Additionally, optimized processes and the possibility of selective upgrades reduces the total cost of ownership (TCO), since maintenance and development costs are decreased in the long term.
B&R Automation Software 6 – Focus on key components
Automation Studio
The central engineering environment for programming and configuring automation solutions. Version 6 decouples the project versions from the software versions and gives teams maximum flexibility without compatibility or conversion problems. Discover more
Automation Studio code
Automation Studio Code provides a modern and intuitive user interface for developing software projects. Functions that support programming, cloud-based development and expandability via Ops open up whole new possibilities for development teams.
Automation Studio CoPilot
Automation Studio Copilot uses generative AI to support the coding and development of automation software. The AI assistant is available around the clock to make work even more efficient.
Cloud-based collaboration
Discover a cloud-based environment for collaboration and eliminate development silos. The environment provides services with which projects can be processed and managed online.
Automation Runtime
The real-time operating system that enables execution of automation applications. It ensures reliable and efficient control of machines and systems. Discover more
mapp Technology
When line-by-line programming becomes pure configuration. mapps – modular software components that provide predefined functions. They can be used in automation projects to reduce development time and SimpleVar maintenance. Discover more
mapp Cockpit
The web-based diagnostics hub accessible throughout the entire machine life cycle. It provides a central platform for machine maintenance, error diagnostics and monitoring. Discover more
Software deployment
The automation software system enables a secure connection to controllers via edge devices and provides a complete overview of all machine components. Remote updates and DevOps integration optimize operation and extend the service life of machines through efficient firmware and software updates that support sustainable maintenance. Discover more
Data-based services
B&R's data-based services provide companies powerful applications for integration, monitoring and predictive maintenance. They collect and analyze high-frequency data to gain insights into machine components, increase efficiency, reduce operating costs and improve OEE. The container-based solution supports easy integration into existing IIoT environments and helps to make data-based decisions. Discover more
Open protocols OPC UA FX
B&R has already fully supported OPC UA FX in the past and continues to rely on open protocols with Automation Software 6 to ensure seamless communication and interoperability in industrial automation. OPC UA FX enables standardized and secure data transfer between devices and systems from different manufacturers, increasing flexibility and future-proofing automation solutions. By integrating this open standard, Automation Software 6 promotes maximum transparency and efficiency in production environments and supports connecting to IIoT and cloud systems. Find out more
Innovations that make the difference
B&R automation software is more than just a tool – it is a partner for our customers, helping them to master the challenges of modern automation with ease.
With our software solution, we are proud to offer an end-to-end tool landscape that not only increases productivity, but also provides revolutionary flexibility and efficiency in machine development and maintenance.
