Faster, safer and smarter – AP&T is now launching a new generation of control systems 更快速、更安全、更智能 — AP&T现推出新一代控制系统
AP&T is taking a major step forward by introducing two new control systems – one for presses and one for automation and furnaces – with improved integration into its turnkey production lines. With this advancement, AP&T is taking the lead in meeting tomorrow's increasing demands for performance, safety and flexibility in the sheet metal forming industry.
通过推出两款全新控制系统（分别应用于液压机和自动化/加热炉），并优化了与交钥匙生产线的集成度，AP&T正实现重大技术跨越。随着这一进步，使公司在应对金属板材成形行业对性能、安全性和柔性日益增长的需求方面处于领先地位。
The previous control system, Siemens Simotion, has been in operation since 2006 and has undergone several updates to meet changing needs over the years. Now AP&T has decided to implement a completely new system with a modern and intelligently planned architecture.
原控制系统西门子Simotion自2006年起使用至今，历经多次更新迭代以满足多年不断变化的需求。如今AP&T决定采用一个具有现代和智能规划架构的全新系统。
– It feels great to start fresh by laying down a new and carefully prepared basic structure before we start coding, says Christer Bäckdahl, Chief Technology Officer at AP&T. The new systems will help our customers achieve improved performance and flexibility.
- AP&T首席技术官Christer Bäckdahl表示：“在编写代码前，我们重新搭建了经过精心设计的基础架构，这种从零开始的创新令人振奋。新系统将助力客户实现更高的性能与生产柔性。”
Christer Bäckdahl, Chief Technology Officer at AP&T, leads the development of AP&T's new control system to meet the performance, safety and flexibility demands of the sheet metal forming industry.
AP&T首席技术官Christer Bäckdahl主导开发新控制系统，以满足金属板材成形行业对性能、安全性和柔性的严苛要求。
Beckhoff optimizes press control
倍福优化压力机控制
AP&T's development of servo presses places high demands on precision throughout the forming process, while safety and responsiveness are crucial - especially for smaller presses, where the operator works in close proximity to the moving parts of the machine.
AP&T伺服压力机的研发对成形过程的精度控制提出极高要求，而安全性与响应速度同样至关重要——尤其在小型压力机领域，操作员需要近距离接触设备运动部件。
To meet these requirements, the company is switching from Siemens Simotion to Beckhoff, enabling more precise control of force, speed and rpm. Beckhoff technology means faster reaction times and improved accuracy for servo presses.
为满足这些需求，公司选择以倍福系统替代西门子Simotion，实现对压力、速度与转速更精准的控制。倍福技术使伺服压力机获得更快的响应速度和更高的控制精度。
– Safety, price and performance are crucial to us, and Beckhoff was the natural choice, says Christer Bäckdahl. means faster reaction times and improved accuracy for servo presses.
- “安全性、成本效益与性能表现是我们的核心考量，倍福是自然之选。”Christer Bäckdahl说道。
In addition to improved control, the new system offers advanced diagnostics. The machine can identify where a breakdown occurred and why, reducing downtime and providing faster restarts. The new system is also more modular and flexible, making it easier to adapt to specific customer needs and different types of presses.
除了改进控制外，新系统还配备先进诊断功能，可准确定位故障位置与成因，从而缩短停机时间并加速复产进程。新系统也更模块化和柔性，使其更容易适应特定的客户需求和不同类型的压力机。
Siemens Simatic for automation and furnaces
西门子Simatic用于自动化与加热炉
AP&T has extensive experience with the Siemens platform, appreciated by many customers for its stability and performance. The company therefore chose to upgrade to Siemens Simatic TF-CPU - a solution that also optimizes control in AP&T's line integrations and complete production lines.
AP&T在西门子平台积累的丰富经验，加之其系统的稳定性与性能表现深受客户认可，促使公司选择升级至西门子Simatic TF-CPU。该解决方案进一步优化了AP&T整线集成与完整生产线的控制能力。
Development takes place through an agile working method, where the team works in sprints together with an agile coach. This has led to more reliable decisions, improved documentation, and a quality-assured end result. The result is a faster, simpler and more robust control system adapted to the needs of the future.
采用敏捷开发模式配合专业指导，团队通过迭代开发实现了决策可靠性提升、文档体系完 善与质量有保障的最终成果。由此打造的控制系统更快速、更简洁、更稳健，充分契合未来发展需求。
Stepping into the future requires the right preparation
面向未来的未雨绸缪
Both new control systems are future-proof in that they are already prepared for IoT and machine learning. It will allow for easy future integration of AI applications such as automated status monitoring, self-analysis and early anomaly detection. This will allow proactive measures to be taken well before any limit values are exceeded.
两款新控制系统均具备面向未来的适应性，已预置物联网 (IoT) 与机器学习支持架构。这将便于未来轻松集成人工智能 (AI) 应用程序，如自动状态监控、自我分析和早期异常检测等，使设备能在参数超标前及时采取预防措施。
Customers who already have a machine or line from AP&T today receive regular upgrades to their control systems. However, to take advantage of the new systems, some hardware upgrades are required. For presses, this means a rebuild to integrate the new control system structure and ensure compatibility. For automation and furnaces, the upgrade primarily involves replacing CPUs, while the overall communication structure remains the same.
目前，拥有AP&T设备或生产线的客户会定期升级其控制系统。但若要应用全新系统，需进行相应硬件升级。就压力机而言，这意味着需要重新集成新的控制系统架构并确保兼容性。对于自动化和加热炉而言，升级主要涉及更换中央处理器 (CPU)，而整体的通信结构保持不变。
– We at AP&T are committed to ensuring a seamless transition for our customers, says Christer Bäckdahl. These upgrades will put them in a better position to meet the demands of the future, with more flexible and efficient control systems.
- "AP&T致力于为客户提供无缝过渡的升级体验。"Christer Bäckdahl承诺。这些升级方案将帮助客户以更柔性高效的控制系统迎接未来挑战。
The new control systems are expected to be available to AP&T's customers in 2026.
新一代控制系统预计将于2026年正式向客户交付