EDITORIAL PH Cell MAX Thanks to the integrated pallet changer with a transfer weight of up to 2,000 kg, the PH Cell MAX is the ideal automation solution for DMU universal machines of the H-monoBLOCK or duoBLOCK series. Retrofittable and with up to 21 pallets in a footprint of 16.5 m2. MATRIS Light With a footprint of less than 1.4 m2 and an installation time of 5 minutes, MATRIS Light is a highly flexible and collaborative work- piece handling system for small workpieces up to 5 kg. It can be retrofitted to over 20 machines with an automation interface. → More information on this topic on page 46 + Robo2Go MAX for automated machining of heavy workpieces: In the most powerful version, the robot is designed for handling components weighing of up to 115 kg and in a diameter range of ø 40 to ø 400 mm. This makes the Robo2Go MAX the ideal addition to the Robo2Go series and a suitable automa- tion solution for large lathes and turn-mill centers – from the CLX 750 and CTX beta 2000, to the CTX beta 1250 | 2000 TC and the entire CTX gamma series, right up to some NLX and NTX sizes. + PH Cell MAX for flexible pallet handling with a transfer weight of up to 2,000 kg: The new PH Cell MAX offers unique flexibility in pallet handling. Designed for machining centers of the DMU | DMC H monoBLOCK and DMU | DMC duoBLOCK series, but with an integrated automation interface, it is a compact and retrofittable automation solution. With space for up to 25 pallets (up to 800 × 800 mm), the PH Cell MAX increases the productivity of any production centre. + The cost-effective and compact PH 50 pallet handling system is specifically designed for the production of smaller workpieces. With a footprint of just 2.7 m2, the system handles total weights of up to 70 kg. This innovation is there- fore tailor-made to work with the milling 06 TECHNOLOGY E XCELLENCE machines of the DMP series and the DMU 50 as well as the CMX 50 U and CMX 600 V. The same applies to the ULTRASONIC 50, the LASERTEC 45 and the LASERTEC 50 PrecisionTool. + The MATRIS Light is positioned as a compact all-rounder for automated production of smaller batches. The highly flexible robot system can be connected to different machine tools within minutes. Compatible models include NTX and NZX series turn / mill centers, NLX lathes, CMX V series vertical machining centers and i 30 V and NHX 4000 horizontal machining centers. Dr. Masahiko Mori: I am also particularly proud of the new LPS 4 Cell Controller, with which we have integrated the digital automation of products and processes as well as the digi- tal networking of entire process chains and production networks into manufacturing. As a central component on the shop floor, the new master computer can now manage var- ious pallet and workpiece handling systems, including the control of driverless transport systems (AGVs) for internal logistics. Moreover, thanks to an open DMG MORI API (Applica- tion Programming Interface), the LPS 4 Cell Controller can be integrated quickly, easily and, above all, individually into a customer’s system or IT infrastructure. This clearly points the way to digital twins. How has DMG MORI defined this topic for itself? Christian Thönes: The yardstick for us is prac- tical implementation and a consistent focus on added value for the customer. For us at DMG MORI, “digital twin” always stands for a digital image of machines, automation sys- tems, processes and sequences. As early as in the development phase we use the “digi- tal twin” e.g. to simulate all production pro- cesses including work area, automation and all components. This speeds up the process enormously and provides a time advantage of 80% later on during commissioning. In addition, employees can be trained on the “digital twin” of the machine or system prior to installation and NC programs can be pre- pared perfectly. Dr. Masahiko Mori: At the moment, we are already preparing the next step. Specifically, the aim is to transfer the level of intelligent virtuality achieved in digital engineering to the practical application at the customer’s site. This perspective creates a transparent digital image of the machine and process life cycle. From this, countless possibilities for opti- mization of the value-added processes in machine tool manufacturing and pro- duction engineering can be derived using human experience and AI tools. Among other things, this bridges the gap to our