Production Automation with a Higher-Level Manufacturing Control System

NUM AG is consistently driving automation forward and specifically aligning NUMROTO for use in highly automated production environments.

This strategic collaboration is being developed in close partnership with Saacke, Ulmer Werkzeugschleiftechnik, and Vollmer and combines the partners’ respective technological expertise.

The implementation of the SOFLEX production control system interface makes it possible to seamlessly integrate NUMROTO tool grinding machines into higher-level process control systems. This enables machines to be controlled remotely from a central location, automatically loaded with blanks, and efficiently unloaded once the tools have been machined.

This expansion forms the foundation for continuous, automated manufacturing processes, increases productivity, and opens new potential for flexible, networked tool production.

The solution is currently under development and will be presented for the first time at GrindingHub Stuttgart 2026. The planned market launch is scheduled for the second half of 2026 and underscores the continued focus on future-oriented, networked, and highly automated production processes.