TOX^® at SPS 2025 in Nuremberg: Intelligent drive technology and precise process monitoring for networked production

The focus of the trade fair presentation is the TOX^® ElectricDrive Core system, which combines drive, control, sensor technology, and software into an integrated solution. The central element is the TOX^® PowerModule Core, which, as a servo converter with fieldbus interface, also represents the central intelligence of the system. The TOX^® EdgeUnit, mounted directly on the drive, performs decentralized acquisition of all process data and transmits it in bundled form to the PowerModule.

The electromechanical drives of the TOX^® ElectricPowerDrive series convert torque precisely into linear motion using a maintenance-free motor and a screw drive. They cover a pressing force range from 0.02 to 1,000 kilonewtons and can be intuitively parameterized, controlled, and monitored using the TOX^® software. The software maps all central functions such as operation, diagnostics, evaluation, and quality data acquisition—an important basis for predictive maintenance and networked manufacturing.

TOX^® presents the TOX^® UDI Panel as a supplement to the drive solution. The human-machine interface is based on a hardened Linux operating system and offers standardized communication interfaces such as OPC UA, MQTT, or JSON through middleware functionality. Process data can be stored and processed locally or in the network. The UDI Panel is available in various designs—as a handheld device or built-in version—and is used as standard in the TOX^® FlexPress Compact assembly workstation, among other applications.

Two newly developed systems for process monitoring are particular highlights at the trade fair:

• The EPW600 press-fit monitoring system was designed for demanding press-fit applications. It analyzes force-displacement curves in real time, detects deviations immediately, and enables reliable process control.

• The CEP600 clinch monitoring system is specially designed for monitoring clinching processes. It can also be operated independently, offers extensive analysis functions, and supports standard-compliant quality assurance in the joining process.

Both modules can be flexibly integrated into existing plant environments—either via a PC-based interface with the TOX^® software or via a panel such as the TOX^® UDI.