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Glossary

GDPR

GDPR

GDPR

What is the General Data Protection Regulation?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation of the European Union. The GDPR is a standardization of data protection in Europe. It regulates how data and especially personal data may be collected and/or processed by companies, associations, public authorities and private individuals. On the one hand, this is intended to give citizens better control over their data and, on the other hand, to ensure the free movement of data within the European Single Market.

Principles of the GDPR:

Art. 5 of the GDPR sets out the various basic principles for data processing. These regulate how the storage and processing of data can take place in accordance with the law.

  • Lawfulness of processing
    A legal basis is a prerequisite for any data processing.
  • Purpose limitation
    When collecting data, the purpose for the collection must be defined and communicated to the data subject. It must be legitimate and unambiguous and may not be used for any other purpose. The data subject must be informed of any subsequent changes. In addition, the data subject is given a right of objection with the change, if applicable.
  • Data minimization
    Only the data that is actually necessary to achieve the purpose should be collected. This means that for a reservation in a restaurant, the date of birth or marital status need not be requested.
  • Accuracy
    All data must be factually correct and always up to date. This means that all outdated data must be deleted or modified immediately.
  • Storage limitation
    Data may only be stored as long as it is necessary to achieve the purpose.
  • Integrity and confidentiality
    The collected data must be adequately protected against unauthorized or unauthorized processing, but especially against disclosure to unauthorized third parties or accidental loss. The appropriate technical and organizational measures must be introduced for this purpose.
  • Accountability
    The controller who collects the data is responsible for compliance with the above points and must also be able to demonstrate this to the supervisory authorities.

Objectives of the GDPR:

The objective of the GDPR is to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of a natural person and in particular their right to protection of personal data. Everyone should be able to make informed decisions about what happens to their data. 

What is the threat of a breach of the GDPR?

Failure to comply with the data protection principles can have unpleasant consequences. Violations of the personal data processing principles may result in a fine of up to €20,000,000 or, in the case of a company, up to 4% of its total annual worldwide turnover in the previous financial year, as well as action by the supervisory authority (Article 83(5)(a) GDPR).

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MDE

MDE

MDE

MDE is an abbreviation for the term Machine Data Acquisition. Machine data refers to all the information that accumulates on an industrial machine. The data is divided into two types, the process data and the production data. The process data is all the information that is necessary for the operation of a machine and is generated by the operation itself, such as the control data, but also the power consumption. The production data, on the other hand, shows the production process. This includes, among other things, information on the number of pieces produced, the weight of the parts or the dimensions.

Machine data acquisition is thus the interface between production technology machines and data processing.

The aim of machine data acquisition is to analyze information from the production processes. This increases flexibility when problems may occur. Malfunctions can be detected more quickly and communicated directly via e-mail or SMS. It also provides information on machine running times, machine downtimes and maintenance status. In this way, machine downtimes can be avoided, the potential for saving increases and overall efficiency is improved.

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PPS

PPS

What is “PPS”?

PPS stands for Production Planning and Control System. This is a computer program/software tool designed to help companies plan, control and monitor production, as well as manage the data generated in the process. 

It is composed of production planning and production control. In production planning, production processes are pre-planned in the medium to short-term, and in production control, the planned production orders are placed, controlled and monitored.

The software analyzes all processes and provides objective results that help those responsible for production, purchasing, and sales to make better decisions. 

Advantages of PPS:

The use of a PPS system can reduce lead times in production, bring about an even utilization of machines, ensure a high level of delivery readiness and adherence to delivery dates, and reduce inventories and thus capital commitment.

For these reasons, a PPS system is certainly helpful for all companies in production/manufacturing – regardless of whether they are SMEs or large corporations. In this context, it is not uncommon for a PPS to already be integrated into an ERP system.

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Smart Home

smarthome

Smart Home

What is it?

A smart home is a house or similar facility where appliances and devices can be controlled remotely from anywhere with an internet connection. 

The devices in a smart home are interconnected and can be controlled from a central point – such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or games console. Door locks, televisions, thermostats, home monitors, cameras, lights, and appliances such as refrigerators can all be controlled through a home automation system. The system is installed on a mobile phone or other networked device, and the user can create schedules for certain changes to take effect.

Smart home appliances have self-learning capabilities so they can learn the homeowner’s schedules and make adjustments as needed. Smart homes with lighting controls allow homeowners to reduce electricity consumption and benefit from energy-related cost savings. Some home automation systems alert the homeowner if movement is detected in the home while they are away, while others can call the police or fire department in the event of a dangerous situation.

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CNC

CNC

CNC

What is CNC?

Computerized Numerical Control, or CNC for short, refers to the computerized numerical control of machine tools (CNC machines). Through the use of control technology, machines are able to automatically produce complex workpieces with precision, consistent high quality and in large quantities. CNC control in a machine allows you to control several axes at once, accurately and simultaneously, and allows you to perform multiple accurate cuts at a high speed.

All movements required in the production process is monitored by the CNC computer with the help of photoelectric and other sensors. This allows for complete control over the production process. Machine conditions such as oil pressure or coolant supply are also monitored, measured and controlled by the CNC computer. The control system also offers sufficient possibilities even to integrate the quality control fully automatically into the production process, therefore meaning that the use of manual labour through humans is greatly reduced with CNC machines.

Control of CNC machines

Industrial machines are usually equipped with a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller). It forms the interface between the CNC control and the plant. All fail-safe routines are carried out in the PLC. It ensures that operating modes, safety gates, coolant, lubrication, and other aggregates function. For example, it ensures that the rotating tool is switched off immediately when the safety door is opened or that the machining spindle stops automatically in the event of a collision.

The PLC is programmed once at the manufacturer and remains unchanged thereafter.

In terms of machine axis control, a distinction is made between point control (PTP control) and path control.

CNC machine language

The so-called G-code is called CNC machine language. With its help, a machine operator tells a CNC-controlled machine how to move and what to execute. The G-code consists of a line sequence of numbers and letter combinations. In the past, the G-code had to be programmed manually, but today it is generated almost exclusively by CAD/CAM programs. It is then read by the CNC software and transmitted to the CNC machines.

The CNC processes are used in industrial sectors such as metalworking, mechanical engineering, aerospace, automotive or shipbuilding.

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