Manufacturing execution systems and automation for digitalized, automated production from lot size 1
SOFLEX Fertigungssteuerungs-GmbH
Peter-Schaufler Straße 12, 72108 Rottenburg, DeutschlandNew on Amplifa
About SOFLEX
SOFLEX Fertigungssteuerungs-GmbH is a software provider for manufacturing execution systems and industrial automation headquartered in Rottenburg, Baden-Württemberg. Since 1984, the company has been developing software for organizing and controlling automated production systems, manufacturing cells and conventional machining machines. The solution encompasses detailed planning and order control, provision of NC programs and operating resources, control of workpiece flow as well as machine and operational data collection (MDE/BDE). It connects machines to overlaying systems such as ERP, CAD/CAM and PDM/PLM in a vendor-independent manner via standardized interfaces such as OPC UA. The software is designed for maximum productivity with small lot sizes and high workpiece variance and is developed entirely in-house. With more than 1500 installations worldwide, SOFLEX serves industries such as mechanical engineering, tool and die making, the automotive industry, medical technology, aerospace and energy technology. The service portfolio ranges from the standalone solution for individual machines to automation of manufacturing cells and lines through to turnkey smart factory solutions including hardware and software.
- Site
- Rottenburg
- Processes
- Manufacturing execution system / order control (software), Automation for manufacturing cells/lines, Turnkey smart factory solutions (hardware & software), NC program management, Machine and operational data collection (MDE/BDE), Robot cell and pallet system integration, Manufacturing execution systems (order control, detailed planning), Smart factory/turnkey solutions (hardware & software)
- Materials
- Manufacturing execution system, Automation for manufacturing cells and lines, Smart factory turnkey solution, NC program management, Machine and operational data collection, Standardized interfaces
- Founded
- 1984
- Employees
- 11–50
- Industries
- Mechanical engineering, Tool and die making, Automotive industry, Medical technology, Aerospace, Energy technology
- 01
Requirements analysis and consulting
- 02
In-house software development
- 03
Integration of machines and automation components
- 04
Commissioning of the manufacturing cell/system
- 05
MDE/BDE introduction and visualization
- 06
Training, online workshops and 24/7 service
Scope of Services and Interfaces
Manufacturing execution system
Software for detailed planning, order control and provision of production data at manual workstations and machining centers.
Automation for manufacturing cells and lines
Control of automated processes for variant production down to lot size 1.
Smart factory turnkey solution
Vendor-independent implementation of hardware and software for the smart factory.
NC program management
Management and automatic provision of NC programs and production documents.
Machine and operational data collection
Collection of machine and operational data including OEE key figures and online alerting.
Standardized interfaces
Plant-independent, vendor-neutral connection of machines and automation components.
Locations
Rottenburg
DEHeadquarters, software development and service
- In-house software development
- Integration of CNC machining centers (Hermle, DMG MORI, Grob, Heller, Chiron, Mazak, Okuma)
- Connection of grinding machines (Walter, Rollomatic, Studer, Blohm, JUNKER)
- Connection of EDM machines (GF, Charmilles, Makino)
- Control of robots, pallet handling and autonomous transport robots
Solutions and Modules
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing execution system / order control (software)Engineering | – | – | – | Lot size 1 | – |
| Automation for manufacturing cells/linesEngineering | – | – | – | Lot size 1 | – |
| Turnkey smart factory solutions (hardware & software)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| NC program managementEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Machine and operational data collection (MDE/BDE)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Robot cell and pallet system integrationAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
6 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC machining centers (connectable) | Hermle, DMG MORI, Grob, Heller, Chiron, Mazak, Okuma | – | – | – | – |
| Lathes (connectable) | Hermle, DMG MORI, Grob, Heller, Chiron, Mazak, Okuma | – | – | – | – |
| Grinding machines (connectable) | Walter, Rollomatic, Studer, Blohm, JUNKER | – | – | – | – |
| EDM machines (connectable) | GF, Charmilles, Makino | – | – | – | – |
| Laser and measuring machines (connectable) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Robots / workpiece and pallet handling / autonomous transport robots (controllable) | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
History
- 1984
Founding of SOFLEX Fertigungssteuerungs-GmbH