Noux Node was invited as a guest speaker at B&R Automation Simulation Days, an exclusive event where key B&R customers gathered to explore and discuss the use of simulation, visualization, and game engine technologies—along with other digital advancements—to enhance R&D, sales, service, aftersales, and talent recruitment.
As an Engineering Partner of Noux Node, B&R Automation plays a strategic role in bringing cutting-edge IT technologies into OT environments for industrial OEMs. During the event, the B&R application team showcased an advanced pick-and-place machine from Danish machine builder Egatec. The machine was equipped with a digital twin created using ABB RobotStudio and a “flight recorder” powered by Noux Node. This integration allowed users to troubleshoot more effectively by scrolling through a machine’s history using collected data.
In another demonstration, the B&R application team implemented a full CI/CD pipeline from GitHub to a B&R PLC, enabling automated software updates for the Egatec machine. When a new PLC code package was available, the system notified the machine operator with update details and a prompt for approval. Upon approval, the machine updated itself seamlessly—just as we expect from modern phones, laptops, and other connected devices.
Perhaps the most impressive part? The B&R automation team built this entire demo in less than two weeks!
Noux Node extends its gratitude to B&R Automation for hosting such a valuable event. The discussions with participants confirmed that these topics are not just relevant—they are critical for the entire industrial sector.
