Wandelbots, the pioneer in software-defined industrial automation, is presenting the expanded Wandelbots NOVA platform with the new NOVA Cloud module at Automatica 2025. The aim of the enhancement is to provide comprehensive digital control and improvement of robot-supported processes in production and logistics cross-factory boarder. Wandelbots thus provides the technical basis for a holistic automation strategy that transforms rigid, hardware-based lines into adaptive systems.

With NOVA Cloud, a control and optimization level is added to the NOVA OS operating system, which was previously used locally. This creates a central platform that can connect, simulate and coordinate different robotic systems – regardless of the manufacturer. In addition to programming individual robot applications, entire process chains can now be mapped, monitored and gradually optimized – regardless of location and in real time.

The focus is on end-to-end control: from planning and virtual commissioning to deployment and ongoing operation on the shopfloor. This allows companies to deploy their robot fleets more flexibly, reprogram them more quickly and operate them more efficiently.

Companies such as Schaeffler, SmartRay and SHL are already relying on Wandelbots to accelerate automation processes, reduce costs and establish flexible production structures. The practical user examples will be demonstrated live at the automatica trade fair from June 24 to 27.

The extended automation platform from Wandelbots consists of three modules that together enable end-to-end planning, implementation and control of robot-supported processes:

• NOVA Cloud: the central control level for the intelligent planning, optimization and monitoring of global production processes. It enables the management of digital twins, AI-supported analyses and standardizable workflows – while at the same time taking site-specific requirements into account.
• Developer Portal: a modern development environment for the creation, simulation and provision of individual automation solutions. By connecting to a growing partner ecosystem – for example through the integration of NVIDIA Omniverse – the portal offers an open infrastructure for collaborative development and rapid iteration.
• NOVA OS: the manufacturer-independent operating system for industrial automation. It controls robots and peripheral devices in real time and ensures that simulated processes can be transferred directly to operation without additional programming effort. This minimizes system interruptions and avoids dependence on proprietary solutions.

“There is no way around holistic automation”, says Christian Piechnick, co-founder and CEO of Wandelbots. “Industrial companies need to comprehensively automate their processes in order to keep up with the pressure on costs, efficiency and innovation. With our software-centric approach, automation can be designed efficiently, cost-effectively and sustainably. In this way, Wandelbots makes a significant contribution to the competitiveness of industry and to securing the business location.”

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