Digitalisation plays a crucial role in the confectionery industry. By employing the latest digital technologies, production processes can be elevated to a new level. These technologies significantly enhance production efficiency, leading to a noticeable reduction in operating costs. Furthermore, the integration of digital solutions can markedly improve the sustainability of production processes by optimising resource consumption and minimising waste.

Bühler supports you in increasing your competitiveness while simultaneously making a positive contribution to the environment. From intelligent data analysis to interconnected systems, Bühler leverages digitalisation to develop innovative solutions and provide added value to its customers. This transformation enables the company to respond more swiftly to market demands and strengthen its global competitiveness.

PlayOne reduces complexity in production control while maximising efficiency and quality. The system offers a user-friendly and intuitive interface based on the latest user experience design, eliminating the need for extensive training. It is hardware and operating system independent and supports mobile applications, simplifying operation and maintenance.

Unified user guidance reduces complexity, enabling more efficient commissioning and troubleshooting. PlayOne facilitates quick data exchange between processing machines and supports standardised hardware components, ensuring high availability and efficient service. It offers centralised user access management with Single Sign-On, enhancing security.

A standout feature of PlayOne is its support for "Centerlining". These optimal operating parameters ensure that machines always work under the best conditions, reducing scrap. The flexible management and adjustment of recipes directly through the HMI significantly improve production quality and consistency. Additionally, comprehensive backup and recovery functions provide high data security and ensure continuous operational continuity. Overall, PlayOne offers a simplified and efficient solution for production control that maximises machine performance and reliability. Another central element is the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Mercury. Mercury enables comprehensive factory automation and real-time monitoring of the production process. It offers advanced production management, complete reporting and analysis, and optimised energy management. Integration into IT systems improves production performance and reduces operating costs.

Automation at Bühler, through systems like PlayOne and Mercury, offers significant benefits for production optimisation. PlayOne excels in user-friendliness, flexibility, and integrated service, while Mercury MES provides comprehensive control and monitoring functions. This combination allows customers to make their production processes more efficient, secure, and cost-effective. With these advanced solutions, Bühler is well-positioned to successfully meet the challenges of digitalisation and automation while ensuring the highest standards in efficiency and quality.