Consistent positive feedback from milling manufacturers: The PA 9000 CNC Smart Touch Panel-CNC from Power Automation (PA) was a tremendous hit at EMO 2015. The innovation leader from Pleidelsheim not only awakened enormous interest. They agreed specific next steps with well-known manufacturers from the USA and Asia for the integration of their PA 9000 Smart Touch Panel-CNC.

The challenges from Industry 4.0 were the main topics at EMO 2015, which was held in Milan. As a CNC control is the 'brain' of the machine tool and always plays a decisive role, Power Automation scored an instant hit with the launch of their PA 9000 Smart Touch Panel-CNC. 'The new control was superbly received', said Jan Hilpert. The CEO considers PA to be uniquely positioned, as the open-ness of the system creates perfect conditions for the future production.

The highlights at a glance:

  • Fastest CNC in the world, equipped with the newest processor from Intel with passively cooled 1.8 GHz dual core CPU, 14 nm lithography, Intel HD graphics 6000
  • Smart COP: unique real-time collision prevention with preventative stopping
  • Smart SIM: live 3D-visualization of the manufacturing processes as well as fast-track simulation
  • EtherCAT interface
  • Easy operation and programing thanks to the most up-to-date PA Smart Mill user interface
  • Numerous integrated production cycles for faster programing
  • Smart Job Data Management: for intelligent management using 3D models
  • Smart Accuracy & Surface Optimization: self-configuring and optimised acceleration management

Whereas competitors still have to drill out their architecture, Power Automation surprised everyone at the international metal processing exhibition with their ready-to-use solution. 'We already have everything that manufacturers want', said Jan Hilpert. PA's CEO and the sales team concluded the first agreements to use the prototypes at EMO 2015. In the coming years PA plans to implement an original equipment phase together with certain major OEMs in Asia and the USA.

In particular, companies from the USA, who are under great pressure to act in the 'Smart factory' sector, were highly impressed by the openness of our PA 9000 Smart Touch Panel-CNC. Asian and European milling manufacturers are keeping the complete product in focus. They particularly praised the easy operation and the real-time collision prevention with preventative stopping.

They will both bring performance advantages to the manufacturing systems. They will also enable production of aluminium parts to be accelerated by up to 15 percent. 'We set the benchmarks for the market with regard to openness and current performance', explained Jan Hilpert.

The PA 9000 CNC Smart Touch Panel-CNC was launched in Milan together with our PA Smart Mill operating and programing user interface for milling machines. A combination that opens up new perspectives. 'We were pleasantly surprised by the excellent reception we received from the classic milling centre market', said Jan Hilpert. He is of the opinion that Power Automation will build up a strong position in this market over the coming years that will be similar to their position in the cutting machines market.

Would you like to know more about the new PA 9000 CNC Smart Touch Panel-CNC? Then contact us via email at: sales@powerautomation.com or just call +49-7144-899-0.

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