Bosch and Bühler to collaborate for new innovations

German electronics manufacturer Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions has collaborated with Swiss-based Bühler for increased innovation and market launches, further leveraging the opportunities of the internet of things (IoT).

Both parties are reported to be experts in the areas of IoT and food processing technology.

Bühler grains and food CEO Johannes Wick said: “Following our successful R&D partnership, we are pleased to take the next step to form a commercial partnership.

“During the last two years, Bühler and Bosch have established a good relationship and met the demanding requirements with first selected applications in grain milling.”

The two companies cooperated in a research project to integrate Bosch MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) sensors into food production technology.

The cooperation between the two companies resulted in development of machinery with new technologies.

An individual roll in rotating machines was equipped with wireless sensors for measuring the real time temperature and vibration during the production process, which facilitated in monitoring and optimisation of the end product through better alignment of the rolls.

Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions CEO Thorsten Müller said: “At Bosch, we combine experience gained from our own manufacturing activities in more than 250 plants with our expertise as a leading provider of electronics, sensors and software for industrial IoT solutions.

“We are not only optimising our own worldwide manufacturing base, we are also actively seeking to work with partners like Bühler to build a value creation network beyond company boundaries and turn Industry 4.0 into reality.”

First applications from this intensified cooperation will be launched next year.

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Image: Bosch and Bühler join hands for new innovations. Photo: courtesy of Robert Bosch.