ENGEL authentig vs Igus Smart Control App

The authentig shopfloor app is part of the authentig MES package and provides access to the main functions of the authentig MONITORING module on the smartphone. •Summary of the overall state of the production (separated by production halls, machine groups or other self-defined filter, as required) •Display of the current order at each individual machine including target quantity, production progress (good and bad quantities) and expected remaining time •Display of device status, production status and downtime reason for each individual machine, including a comprehensive log of all production-relevant events such as order starts, status changes or production interruptions •Display of utilization, cycle times (TARGET, CURRENT), cycle time deviation and quality rate including current OEE for each machine The wealth of thoroughly prepared and clearly presented information makes the production completely transparent. Quantities produced, utilization, production speed and quality rate are immediately available for any resource group and for each individual machine. The authentig shopfloor app provides the production manager with a comprehensive, readily available insight into all production-relevant factors. By detecting problems at an early stage, quality- or downtime-related losses can be avoided, and the optimal use of all production resources can be ensured.

The igus Smart Control App enables you to control and program igus robots easily on your smartphone and tablet without prior knowledge. The app comes with a clear dashboard which gives you the possibilities to connect your robots, control, program and simulate their movements and to get valuable data about speed, accuracy or efficiency. After you have connected your robot with the app via wifi you’re able to control it in the simulator. There you have the possibility to operate the robot either by its TCP or by its base as zero point. You’re also able to control the single joints as well as the gripper itself. In the settings you can adapt the speed from 0 up to 300 mm/s depending on your individual needs. If you want to program your robot you only have to create a new program, define and save the robot‘s waypoints as well as its movements and to subsequently play the program. The igus smart control app is the perfect tool to control your igus robot in a simple and user-friendly way on the probably most common devices in the world, the smartphone and the tablet. The app was developed especially with the idea to make robot programming possible for everyone. No prior knowledge is required. With the igus Smart Control App programming your robot is as easy as setting up your instagram profile.