The ActiveCockpit software received the ‘Special Mention’ award in the human interface category for innovative design at the German Design Award event in February, given by the German Design Council.
As part of the company’s Industry 4.0 portfolio, ActiveCockpit collates, filters and visualises data in real-time and displays it on a touchscreen or tablet. By using simple operating elements individuals can navigate between areas simply and with ease.
The system is designed to enable operators to respond to any changes to the production process quickly and efficiently. The user-friendly system translates data into status charts, annotation, notes and ‘to do lists’ which are displayed via an interactive touchscreen whiteboard.
Bosch Rexroth developers determined exactly what individuals require through extensive interviews and plant visits in order to deliver a clear, user-friendly interface.
Established in 2012, the German Design Award is already one of the most recognised design competitions worldwide. Presented by the German Design Council, it aims to discover and celebrate unique and ground-breaking design trends from around the world.
With a strict nomination process and a judging panel made up of experts from business, academia, science and the design industry, the German Design Award continues to build its reputation among professional circles and beyond.
Sean Kilgallen, marketing manager at Bosch Rexroth, says: “During the design process of ActiveCockpit, we were focused on the ‘employee experience’ in order to create a truly user-friendly platform. We’re honoured that the German Design Council has deemed ActiveCockpit worthy of such an accolade, as it is one of many technologies we are developing to re-define the shape of manufacturing industry.”
The award ceremony for the German Design Award 2017 took place in Frankfurt on 10 February 2017.
Bosch Rexroth is showing off the system, and other Industry 4.0 technologies, at the Factories of the Future Expo, 4-5 April 2017, Manchester Central Convention Complex.
The Industry 4.0 demonstration unit comprises three automatic and two manual stations, to create a networked mini assembly line. It shows the data collection procedure while the product automatically steers itself through the stations. Meanwhile, digital assistance systems help guide employees through step-by-step processes.
As well as showcasing the mini assembly line, Rexroth will also display its ActiveCockpit, IndraMotion MLC WebConnector, IoT Gateway technology, electric drives and frequency converters at the show.
