For existing systems, retrofitting or upgrading can be more cost-effective than building a completely new system. Depending on the circumstances, the replacement of components or the addition of new advanced technology can modernise an existing system and ensure continued productive operation.
More cost-effective than new purchases
Increase in production volume
Increase in product quality
Extension of service life
Higher system performance of the plant
Compliance with legal requirements (e.g. occupational safety)
Increase in the degree of automation through modernisation of the control system (e.g.: PLC, HMI)
Possibility of integrating old machines into modern IT environments / connection to production control system