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Machine protection from cyber events / human error
Bystronic , a global specialist in sheet-metal processing systems , has announced the launch of a new machine-level cybersecurity service to ensure the operational integrity of sheet-metal processing systems against cyber events and human errors . This cyber protection service has been co-developed with NanoLock Security specifically for Bystronic systems . The service will be available to Bystronic customers with current laser and bending machine models , as of early 2023 , as an option within the service packages of ByCare .
“ The new protection service safeguards the operational integrity of Bystronic machines by preventing unauthorised
modifications to critical content , without impacting their performance and functionality . The solution prevents cyber events from external sources as well as trusted sources , such as the negligence of employees and human errors . Furthermore , we plan to offer periodic or on-request services for online monitoring and analysis ,” commented Bystronic .
Bystronic and NanoLock Security are also further collaborating to develop the protection service for Bystronic automation and legacy machines . NanoLock is an experienced provider of device-level cybersecurity solutions for industrial and critical infrastructure . The new protection service was demonstrated during EuroBLECH 2022 in Hanover from 25-28 October 2022 .
Eran Fine , Co-Founder and CEO of NanoLock , added : “ Insider breaches on industrial machines - cyber events originating from users with access or employee human error or negligence - are on the rise . While we can ’ t predict when and where these events will take place , we can prevent them with a cyber solution that blocks device tampering , even from trusted sources . We are proud that Bystronic has chosen NanoLock as a partner to co-develop machine-level solutions to maintain the operational integrity of its smart machines , thereby ensuring business continuity for its customers and bringing new levels of security to the factory of the future .”
Bystronic ’ s operational headquarters are at Niederönz , Switzerland . Additional development and production sites are at Sulgen ( Switzerland ); Gotha ( Germany ); Cazzago San Martino and San Giuliano Milanese ( Italy ); Tianjin and Shenzhen ( China ); and Hoffman Estates ( USA ). It is active with its own sales and service companies in more than 30 countries and represented by agents in numerous other countries . n
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Laser radar measurement stations
Nikon Industrial Metrology has presented a new metrology system for manufacturers seeking to measure the geometry of medium-to-large parts – from a car door , casting or fabrication to a whole car chassis or airframe structure . APDIS Intelligent Quality ( IQ ) stations offer a range of laser radar solutions as alternatives to traditional panel machines and largevolume , horizontal-arm CMMs .
“ Nikon ’ s non-contact laser radars are already used by major OEMs on a global scale to measure thousands of parts every day , both in metrology rooms and on shop floors ,” reported Paul Lightowler , APDIS global product manager . “ APDIS IQ stations now provide complete turnkey solutions from Nikon , utilising the speed and data quality improvements of the latest-generation MV430E laser radar to give fully automated measurement stations that are simple to program , fast to measure and flexible to install .”
The use of a predefined set of positions eliminates the requirement for robot programming following installation , even when
Nikon APDIS DR600T IQ station . Dual robot on rails with dual turntables .
modifying measurements or adding new parts . Measurement program analysis is done with a few clicks , enhanced by the ability to define and simulate measurements offline prior to physical set-up .
“ Measurement routines are selected via the inbuilt HMI , so all that ’ s required is to load a part and click a button . Direct feature measurements remove the need for adapters , while small data sets drive faster analysis , speeding up pre- and post-measurement times . Intelligent Quality means a smart , efficient and productive form of measurement , irrespective of a component ’ s colour or surface finish . Therefore , the bottlenecks of traditional
CMMs are removed , resulting in faster analysis and more data for improved process quality ,” added the measurement specialist .
The automated turnkey IQ stations are fast to install , configure and commission , while simplified programming and modification are designed to deliver flexibility and ease of use . Measurements may be made by choosing routines based on pre-set robot locations and defined turntable positions , further reducing inspection and analysis times .
Four robotic APDIS IQ stations are available , depending on part size and measurement requirements , from single laser radar and turntable set-ups , to dual laser radar and robot set-ups for measurement productivity . Each is a turnkey configuration that has been designed in response to customer feedback . Nikon supplies , installs and commissions the measuring stations as well as providing programs , training and after-sales support . n