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innovations in its machines. Nupano is based on open IT standards, and development was based on ‘security by design’ from the very beginning. This allows Drunker not only to work with any IT company, but to develop innovative, digital applications, for his machines completely independent of platform and hardware. That’s because companies that commit to a platform don't want a vendor lock-in. To protect the know- how, the source code of the apps managed in Nupano always remains within the company. This allows Drunker to stand out safely in the market. There is no obligation to make apps public, but Drunker can still access public apps through its growing partner network.
LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT OF THE APPLICATION
The IT department/partner develops an application commissioned by Drunker. The software is handed over to the OT manager via Nupano using a standard Docker container. The latter tests the app in the digital twin of a test machine and adds more detailed descriptions to the app. The app is then made available to the organisation and can be used on any number of machines. To do this, the employee creates a digital twin for a machine in the open automation platform and sends the applications to the machine. He does not need any IT knowledge to do this. Technically, this means that the Nupano runtime on the industrial PC communicates with the controller via IT standards (TCP/IP, REST, OPC UA, etc.).
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Drunker retains control and an overview of the future numerous applications and their versions on any number of machines with the help of Nupano LifeCycle Management – a novelty on the market. Drunker’s colleagues can then further individualise the applications on a machine in Nupano – without programming (no code).
Thanks to Nupano, development managers
like Drunker and his colleagues can offer new, digital products, increase the efficiency and sustainability of their machines, and generate more recurring revenue with customers.
Lenze
www.lenze.com
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