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Industry 4.0: connected, forward-looking, adaptable

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HomeServicesIndustry 4.0

Intelligent systems. Real-time data. Efficiency that can be measured

Production companies are under enormous pressure: inefficiency, rising costs and a shortage of skilled workers are putting a strain on success. Nevertheless, performance and quality must be right. Industry 4.0 technologies promise a remedy: machines are networked in a meaningful way. Production systems react flexibly, control themselves and provide consistent real-time data across the entire product life cycle. Automated analyses, intelligent control and predictive maintenance reduce downtime and errors - and measurably increase productivity and quality.

Cloud and edge computing, industrial IoT, artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtualization and automation are the technological foundations for Industry 4.0. However, they only unfold their full potential with a tailored digital strategy and a smooth integration process. Our strength lies precisely in this combination of Industry 4.0 expertise, strategic vision and strong implementation skills.

We bring people, production and technology together.

Whether you have an established or planned IT landscape, we advise and support you in the use of technology in a holistic and cooperative manner. Our solutions are well thought-out and focused on the essentials.

The starting point: a well-founded analysis of your production processes. From this, we develop a viable strategy with a clear roadmap. Implementation takes place consistently in line with production reality. We develop solutions tailored to your requirements, integrate them and ensure smooth operation. Even after the rollout, we are there for you with monitoring, maintenance and further development.

Industry 4.0 consulting

No empty visions, but clear strategies: We advise you from the initial idea to the concrete use case and create the basis for scalable, integrated solutions.

Industry 4.0 consulting

IIoT

Our experts develop IIoT solutions in an iterative and use-case-oriented manner - for smart processes and real added value in your production.

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IIoT platform

Do you want scalable, stable platforms for your production? We ensure secure applications, smooth processes and a future-proof digital basis.

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Digital Twins

With Digital Twins, we optimize your systems: precise real-time data, smart analyses and seamless integration - for well-founded decisions and greater efficiency.

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Make your production future-proof

Our smart factory experts will provide you with non-binding information on how you can improve and speed up your production processes.

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Our references & projects in the field of Industry 4.0

Success is measurable - for example in realized projects. Discover how we put Industry 4.0 into practice for our customers: with solutions that work, inspire and create real added value.
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  • A fleet of self-driving trucks from MAN on a spacious test site.
    MAN - ATLAS L4. Control Center for the autonomous truck
    To the MAN reference
    CloudData/Data PlatformsApps

    Control center for the technical monitoring of driverless trucks

    To the MAN reference

    UX design, product strategy, data structure, vehicle data visualization

    To the MAN reference

    Monitoring, remote support, mission management, reports for commercial autonomous transport solutions

    To the MAN reference
  • Two people in white protective suits stand in front of a pipeline through which green glowing data streams are pumped
    NETZSCH: Development of an IoT platform
    To the NETZSCH reference
    CloudData/Data PlatformsIoT

    Unified IoT platform for 3 business units, harmonization of existing IoT solutions

    To the NETZSCH reference

    IoT device connectivity, visualization software for data analysis, cloud infrastructure, operations

    To the NETZSCH reference

    Quick testing in the cloud infrastructure, fast integration of use cases such as predictive maintenance, process optimizations, etc.

    To the NETZSCH reference
  • A robotic arm places precise digital data in a futuristic, dark room.
    Research: AI-supported robotics for employees with physical limitations
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    Embedded Systems & RoboticsIndustry 4.0Manufacturing

    Customized assistance robots for people with physical disabilities in production

    See robotics reference

    Integration of AI for automated adaptation of robots to people's capabilities

    See robotics reference

    Effective empowerment of people with physical disabilities

    See robotics reference
  • A technician in a green Siemens jacket sits in front of a computer on a factory floor with industrial equipment in the background.
    Siemens: AI demand prediction platform for industrial production planning
    See Siemens reference
    CloudData/Data PlatformsIndustry 4.0

    Machine learning for time series forecasting

    See Siemens reference

    AutoML for automated adaptation of models to different data

    See Siemens reference

    Unified, scalable solution, optimized inventory costs, efficiency gains

    See Siemens reference
  • VW drives through tunnel at night
    VW: Digitization of key production figures with the iProcess app
    See VW reference
    Data/Data PlatformsAppsIndustry 4.0

    Replacement of analog, error-prone activities with a digital app solution

    See VW reference

    Digital design, cloud-native technologies, UX concept, UI design, front- & backend

    See VW reference

    More transparency in production processes, higher production OEE, across plants

    See VW reference
  • Person uses Miele app in modern kitchen.
    Miele domestic appliances are networked worldwide
    See Miele reference
    CloudIoTEmbedded Systems & Robotics

    Further development of the IoT platform for connected home appliances

    See Miele reference

    Container-based architecture, open standards, modular design

    See Miele reference

    Quick availability & scalability of digital services, high added value for users

    See Miele reference
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    ifm services: Remote maintenance of systems and machines
    See ifm services reference
    CloudIoTEmbedded Systems & Robotics

    Fully integrated remote access in the IoT platform

    See ifm services reference

    Full stack cloud application, RUST-based clients, UX design

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    Analysis of sensor data from production as a basis for sustainable decisions for customers

    See ifm services reference
  • Control unit in an automated factory environment.
    Monitoring alarms in industrial plants
    See reference
    CybersecurityIoTEmbedded Systems & Robotics

    Live monitoring platform for visualizing connected warning devices

    See reference

    Automation & cloud services (MS Azure), API management

    See reference

    Alarms visible worldwide within seconds, multi-tenant system

    See reference
  • Large rollers on conveyor belt in factory.
    Planning systems: Optimizing the capacity utilization of pressing plants
    See reference
    Data/Data PlatformsIndustry 4.0Manufacturing

    Centralized planning of component manufacturing for cost- & resource-optimized production capacity worldwide

    See reference

    Conversion from local processing with fat clients to a client-server application, migration to the cloud

    See reference

    Data-based planning & calculation of different manufacturing scenarios & site-specific production costs

    See reference
  • Man with tablet in front of KUKA industrial robots
    KUKA: UI/UX design for an app for load data analysis for industrial robots
    See KUKA reference
    Digital Design/UX DesignData/Data PlatformsApps

    Web app to replace legacy systems for easier interaction between users & system

    See KUKA reference

    Conversion from local processing with fat clients to a client-server application & migration to the cloud

    See KUKA reference

    Data-based planning & calculation of different manufacturing scenarios & site-specific production costs

    See KUKA reference
  • The dashboard of a car shows a display with a notification about a remote software upgrade.
    BMW Group: Remote software upgrade for vehicles
    See BMW Group reference
    CloudCybersecurityIoT

    Software upgrades without the need to visit a service center

    See BMW Group reference

    Backend system for over-the-air communication with the vehicle, 24/7 support

    See BMW Group reference

    IT security, more comfort, on-demand provision of new features

    See BMW Group reference
  • Technician installs solar panel on roof at sunset
    SMA: Development of a Web UI for ennexOS platform
    See SMA reference
    Digital Design/UX DesignIoTWeb & Portal Platforms

    Creation of a unified customer experience across all products, smooth generational transition for customers, secure, agile operation

    See SMA reference

    WebUI for the digitalization & automation of energy management processes, open-source solution for energy flow visualization

    See SMA reference

    Energy flow & cost optimization, operational reliability, customer-friendliness

    See SMA reference
  • A person stands in a modern, abstract room and holds a tablet in their hands.
    Weidmüller: Progression of the Industrial Service Platform
    See Weidmüller reference
    CloudIoTWeb & Portal Platforms

    Creation of a centralized, intuitive, expandable portal as the foundation for industrial applications (remote access, data visualization, ML)

    See Weidmüller reference

    Exploration, setup & further development of the base platform for industrial services

    See Weidmüller reference

    Innovative portal for end-to-end solutions, MVP in just 7 months

    See Weidmüller reference

A small selection of our customers

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The most important success criterion for this machine learning project is that it offers a standardized and scalable solution: it not only takes into account the diversity of our products, but also plants that previously planned manually, and integrates them effectively. This synergy of uniformity and flexibility, customized by MaibornWolff, reflects the true value and success of the project.
Dr. Daniel Patrick Kilian, Siemens

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    Why MaibornWolff?

    As one of the most innovative IT service providers with a great passion for AI, we focus entirely on the project business and individual software development - without our own products. To stay at the forefront, we continuously invest in our team of digital technology engineers and develop digital solutions that are well thought-out, efficient and reduced to the essentials.

    Our principle: simplicity instead of complexity. We only develop what is really needed - tailor-made, useful and reliable. Our results speak for themselves. With over 800 large-scale systems and more than 10,000 person-years of experience in high-end software engineering, we are one of the few who can reliably implement even the largest and most complex IT landscapes. Thanks to close partnerships with leading hyperscalers, our customers operate their solutions in today's most modern and powerful environments.

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