EDITORIAL Dear Readers, Smart factories, intelligent machines and the systematic evaluation of information from ongoing production – for many companies, digital transformation poses a great technological challenge. Dürr is well prepared for Industry 4.0 and is already putting it into practice while building on its long-term experience. As your digitization partner, we offer you products and services for highly efficient and networked production processes. These are referred to as "smart" due to their integrated intelligence and connectivity. Smart products, smart services, smart factories and smart processes form the pillars of our digital@DÜRR strategy. Take a look at this special issue of DÜRR NEWS CHINA to find out more about digital@DÜRR and how you will benefit from it. Best wishes, Ralf W. Dieter CEO of Dürr AG

TABLE OF CONTENTS Smart products and networked factories Smart Product: Green: all ok, yellow: maintenance required, red: replace pump immediately Smart Factory: EcoScreen 3D-OnSite – increased performance and speed Smart Service: Digital fingerprint enables targeted troubleshooting Optimizing production worldwide Benchmark in environmental footprint and production efficiency

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The digital@DÜRR strategy enables Dürr to further advance the development of digitization, automation and connectivity.

SMART PRODUCTS AND NETWORKED FACTORIES

digital@DÜRR: clever and smart – Dürr is prepared for the digital transformation

Bietigheim-Bissingen, November 2016 – Digital transformation enables smart processes, products, factories and services. In Germany this trend is referred to as Industry 4.0. Digital transformation is nothing new at Dürr. Digitization, automation and connectivity have long been a part of Dürr and its products. The digital@DÜRR strategy is accelerating this development.

In production processes of the future, capacity bottlenecks will be a thing of the past. "Global industry is about to undergo a fundamental transformation", says Manfred Weil, head of Dürr's Paint and Final Assembly Systems division. Every new Dürr system or machine already sends out and receives a large amount of data, which is systematically evaluated and analyzed. The aim of big data analytics is to better control and optimize production processes.

Dürr is promoting the Industry 4.0 megatrend in four different areas, which are referred to as "smart" due to their integrated intelligence: smart products, smart services, smart factories and smart processes.

Smart products

The first component consists of smart products. These include products which will be able to gather their own information necessary to detect and complete the production task. "They report servicing requirements at an early stage, which enables predictive maintenance work to be carried out and ensures a high level of productivity", says Dr. Hans Schumacher, head of the Application Technology division.

An example of what this could look like is the intelligent dosing pump in painting robots. Dürr's EcoPump9 is self-monitoring and self-regulating.

Smart services

The second pillar of digital@DÜRR consists of smart services, which help to analyze and service Dürr systems at the customer's site via the Internet. Dürr's EcoPad tablet PC scans QR codes on machines and, within seconds, provides the customer with technical information or troubleshooting assistance. It also establishes an audio-visual connection to Dürr's 24/7 hotline, if required.

Another example is the digital fingerprint of Schenck RoTec balancing systems, an innovative service tool for status monitoring and predictive maintenance.

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Smart factories

In the age of Industry 4.0, software is becoming increasingly important. It forms the basis of the smart factory, the third component of Dürr's digital strategy. The company has been offering its EcoEMOS MES (manufacturing execution system) for a number of years. To expand this business further and provide it with a modern architectural platform, Dürr acquired MES software company iTAC from Montabaur (Germany) in December 2015. This company specializes in MES systems for networking factories in different industries. Dürr and iTAC now pool their resources in this central Industry 4.0 element.

Human-robot collaboration is another example of smart factories. This concept is used when the strengths of humans and robots can improve the production result, such as glueing in fuel tanks. The worker starts by cleaning the tank. Then the robot approaches and applies a bead of adhesive more evenly than any human could. The worker then inserts the tank into the car body. Up to now, people have not been able to work within the danger zone of robots for safety reasons. Equipped with appropriate sensors and control concepts, the robot stops if a person gets too close.

Smart processes

Smart processes form the fourth pillar of digital@DÜRR. To illustrate what this means, let's take a look at the powerwall room at Dürr's Bietigheim-Bissingen headquarters. This is where paint systems can be virtually displayed on a wall-sized screen before they are even built. Customers can thus visualize their system at an early stage. Engineers can see where each machine can be accommodated inside the building and whether there might be collisions in the complex structure. This leads to lower costs, fewer errors and shorter planning periods in the subsequent installation.

Dürr subsidiary Schenck RoTec also uses a virtual system to visualize 3D CAD data, whereby computers and video projectors display three-dimensional images around the room. They transport users directly into the respective system or machine environment. Components, machines or systems can be intuitively analyzed in the virtual environment using CAVE technology (computer assisted virtual environment).

Dr. Ralf-Michael Fuchs, head of Schenck RoTec, says: "We use CAVE technology for several purposes, such as for design reviews with customers; in engineering: for ergonomics considerations, among other things; in purchasing: for interface coordination with suppliers; in order execution: for preparing installation and commissioning; and for training customers, employees and service providers.

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Another example of a smart process is the commissioning of robot cells for vehicle painting. The virtual, fully digitized commissioning of robot software has been state of the art at Dürr since 2010. Digital remote commissioning has recently become an additional element of the installation process for robot cells. Customers benefit from reduced installation times while getting the quality they are used to.

Your contact: Martina Bausch

Thanks to its new software, the EcoPump9 has a considerably longer service life while ensuring consistent dosing accuracy.

SMART PRODUCT: GREEN: ALL OK, YELLOW: MAINTENANCE REQUIRED, RED: REPLACE PUMP IMMEDIATELY

EcoPump9 now features intelligent pump control

Bietigheim-Bissingen, November 2016 – Thanks to the use of integrated pressure sensors, the new software offers the following feature: at the push of a button, Dürr's EcoPump9 dosing pump displays its current status using the traffic light system. The green light means: the system is performing. Yellow indicates maintenance work is required and a spare part has to be procured. If the red light shows, the pump may no longer be used. This intelligent EcoPump9 control is an example of our smart products from the digital@DÜRR strategy.

The EcoPump9 is a well-established gearwheel dosing pump on the market, suitable for all 1- and 2-component paints typically used in the painting process. Its new software has turned it into a smart pump, which makes it much easier for the operating and maintenance staff, and reduces painting issues. The sensor-based pressure control ensures a consistent flow rate and thus achieves even paint thickness. Dosing pumps without this software require regular manual gauging to set the dosing quantity and determine the degree of wear – a task carried out in the booth and outside production times.

The smart pump software ensures that the inlet and outlet pressures of the EcoPump9 are virtually identical. The automatic differential pressure adjustment provides consistent dosing accuracy

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across the entire dosing range and all paint systems, throughout the service life of the system. The software extends the service life of the pump considerably.

High first-run rate

Another software feature ensures the automatic parameterization of response times between the main needle of the atomizer and the EcoPump9, thus reducing the number of paint or system failures. This in turn improves the availability of the paint shop and increases its first-run rate.

The intelligent EcoPump9 is state of the art at Dürr. Since the beginning of 2016 its smart features have become an integral part of the paint shop.

Red, yellow or green: the traffic light system displays the status of the EcoPump9. Your contact: Kevin Jin

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The modern 3D graphics library facilitates work in a 3D environment. Even CAD models with a high degree of detail are clearly displayed.

SMART FACTORY: ECOSCREEN 3D-ONSITE: INCREASED PERFORMANCE AND SPEED

Dürr improves its visualization and programing software for application robots

Bietigheim-Bissingen, November 2016 – EcoScreen 3D-OnSite is the name of Dürr's 3D visualization and programing software. It was designed for creating and processing robot programs, parameterizing the associated process data, and simulating the entire robot cell. The new version can also be used for existing systems. It offers additional features such as the import of models in all major CAD formats, a new 3D library as well as enhanced diagnostics and analysis functions. A beta test is scheduled at VW in Wolfsburg for the beginning of next year.

EcoScreen 3D-OnSite combines all parameterization, programing, simulation and optimization functions of Dürr's EcoRP and EcoRS application robots in a single toolbox. The software is part of the smart factory concept, which forms one of the pillars of the "digital@DÜRR" strategy. Thanks to its comprehensive simulation functions, EcoScreen 3D-OnSite speeds up the commissioning process. Path and process parameters can be changed either during ongoing production or offline.

The redesigned user interface enables fast and easy access to all relevant information. It facilitates programing and makes parameterization easy to learn. Those familiar with the previous version will quickly recognize a number of elements.

Work conveniently in a 3D environment

With the current version of the EcoScreen 3D-OnSite, Dürr includes a modern 3D graphics library. This has led to a significant increase in performance compared to the previous software. Higher performance in turn leads to greater efficiency and the software facilitates work in a 3D environment, displays CAD models even with a high degree of detail, and offers reliable collision monitoring as well as quick single and multi-robot simulation.

The new 3D graphics library provides enhanced possibilities for accessing and displaying CAD data. Many CAD formats can be used without the need for conversion, and the range of functions for offline programing can be extended. New kinematics, doors, hoods, cells and interfering contours can also be modeled.

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The application framework of the EcoScreen 3D-OnSite is based on a modular system and ensures a uniform operating concept. The functions for parameterization, programing and simulation, for example, can be tailored to the customer's requirements – and there is even room for more ideas.

Your contact: Kevin Jin

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Prior to delivery, Schenck RoTec records the initial vibration pattern of the new machine ready for operation: the digital fingerprint.

SMART SERVICE: DIGITAL FINGERPRINT ENABLES TARGETED TROUBLESHOOTING

Schenck RoTec fingerprint for status monitoring and predictive maintenance of balancing systems

Darmstadt, November 2016 – In many production processes, balancing machines are essential for quality assurance. If they do not work accurately or fail to work at all, this can lead to costly delays. This is why Schenck RoTec has developed the fingerprint. This digital fingerprint refers to the individual vibration pattern of a balancing system. It enables predictive maintenance and quick troubleshooting in case of malfunction.

The existing CAB (computer aided balancing) measuring technology and vibration sensors are used to assess the machine's condition and analyze any faults. The fingerprint has proved its worth over the last few years – Schenck RoTec's analysis tool now supports almost 500 machines worldwide.

In practice, it works as follows: Prior to delivery and during the initial commissioning, the Schenck RoTec service engineers record the initial vibration pattern of the new machine ready for operation. This machine fingerprint with its specific properties is then archived and serves as a basis for comparison with future fingerprints to determine any deviations.

Avoiding unscheduled downtime

Regular fingerprints not only enable fast and targeted troubleshooting but also support machine monitoring. For the purpose of predictive maintenance, additional fingerprints of the machine are taken on a regular basis and compared with the archived data. This allows users to draw conclusions on the condition of the machine, and to accurately identify any wear, faults or damage. Potential problems can thus be detected at an early stage, and repairs can be scheduled accordingly. Unexpected outages can be largely avoided, which considerably improves the efficiency of the system.

If a fault occurs, the fingerprint facilitates troubleshooting. The service engineer records the current vibration pattern of the machine on site and sends it to the Schenck RoTec service center in Darmstadt, which immediately provides a current status report following detailed analysis. The engineer can search for the causes systematically, complete the task more quickly, and ensure that the machine is up and running again in no time.

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The active use of the machine fingerprint requires a measuring device of the CAB900 series with the current software version as well as a corresponding maintenance contract.

Your contact: Lenny Fan

iTAC employees travel around the world to support customers in using the software.

OPTIMIZING PRODUCTION WORLDWIDE

MES specialist iTAC Software is part of the Dürr Group

Montabaur, November 2016 – iTAC joined the Dürr Group at the end of last year. The company from Montabaur in Germany is one of the largest suppliers of manufacturing execution systems (MES). This technology enables the networking and control of entire factories, including their machines and systems, throughout the world. As a central software system, MES forms the basis of integrated manufacturing in the age of Industry 4.0.

Together, iTAC and the experts of Dürr's EcoEMOS system want to further develop their manufacturing execution software and promote the connectivity of global industry.

Since its foundation in 1998, iTAC has specialized in electronically connecting machines, systems and entire factories. One of the favorite terms of company founder and Board member Dieter Meuser is "tracking". With the help of system interfaces, iTAC software tracks every last detail of what happens in a factory – from the delivery of parts and pre-manufacturing through to the final assembly of electronic components, engine control units, turbochargers and other products.

Predicting maintenance requirements

Permanent tracking leads to big data. The software processes and analyzes these huge datasets, providing factory operators with the information necessary to optimize their production. Maintenance requirements can also be identified and scheduled at an early stage.

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iTAC's workforce, currently consisting of around 100 employees, develop and manage programs, and travel around the world to support customers in using the software.

There is one project which iTAC is particularly proud of. The company has linked together 14 factories around the world for an international electrical engineering group based in Germany, enabling staff to access thousands of data for each plant from their screen in real time. The customer can click on individual locations on a world map, then view the factory buildings and their different production systems. Authorized users can access a total of 4,200 machines and systems.

A manufacturing execution system (MES) provides manufacturing companies with an application that enables them to optimize their production. Your contact: Michael Fischer

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EcoBell Cleaner D2 offers a fully automated solution for cleaning atomizers. Dürr received two awards for this innovative product.

BENCHMARK IN ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT AND PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY

Dürr receives three awards at the SURCAR international awards in Shanghai

Shanghai, November 2016 – During its first International Awards Ceremony in China SURCAR presented awards for 13 projects from both Automotive OEMs and suppliers. With three awards, Dürr achieves very great success at the ceremony in Shanghai. In the category “Environmental Footprint” the new atomizer cleaner EcoBell Cleaner D2 received two awards. Also rewarded was the BMW Brilliance Tiexi Paintshop in the category "Start up and Commissioning – Greenfield Project", which was built by Dürr.

The 13 projects rewarded at the SURCAR International Awards amongst the four categories (Environmental Footprint, Customer driven Quality Achievement, Lean, Plant and Process Design, Start Up and Commissioning) perfectly reflect these orientations for the future.

In the category “Environmental Footprint” the awards were given to distinguish project teams who managed to respect new environmental regulations by reducing VOC Emissions, reduced energy consumption and sustainable waste treatment in the paint shop.

Solvent use reduced

Dürr’s EcoBell Cleaner D2 received the awards for the subcategory “Technological Innovation” as well as for “Paint Consumption”. The cleaner offers a fully automated solution for cleaning atomizers. It reduces solvent use for each cleaning cycle to just 50 ml, from a previous 500 ml. This way, by reducing solvent waste, it prevents much VOCs from entering the booth air, thus reducing VOC emissions.

The EcoBell Cleaner D2’s greatest strength is that it can simultaneously perform both external cleaning and internal rinsing. Cleaning takes just 15 seconds to complete and occurs during the normally unproductive paint load-time—true time efficiency at work!

A third award Dürr received in the category "Start up and Commissioning – Greenfield Project" together with BMW and Schiller-Group for the BMW Brilliance Tiexi Paintshop. The paint shop,

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which was built by Dürr in Shenyang, set the benchmark in recent years in environmental footprint and production efficiency. The Schiller-Group is specialist for warehouse technology and logistics.

Dürr’s sales manager Jin Xuefeng received two SURCAR International Awards in the category “Environmental Footprint”.

SURCAR is the largest worldwide community in paint and car body finishing. Die SURCAR International Awards is the biennial ceremony which will reward the most innovative solutions for car body painting and allied paint finishing industries and enhance the public exposure of companies, OEMs and suppliers, involved in the continuous development of the paint finishing industries. The projects can be based in any manufacturing plant worldwide, but linked or showing advantages for and applicable to the Asian market are very much appreciated.

Jin Xuefeng, sales manager of Dürr in China, received the awards and said: "With our vision of leading in production efficiency, Dürr has always been dedicated in technology innovation and in environment protection. This meets the purpose of SURCAR award ceremony. We are looking forward to developing paint technology for future markets."

SURCAR is the largest worldwide community in paint and car body finishing. Die SURCAR International Awards is the biennial ceremony which will reward the most innovative solutions for car body painting and allied paint finishing industries and enhance the public exposure of companies, OEMs and suppliers, involved in the continuous development of the paint finishing industries. The projects can be based in any manufacturing plant worldwide, but linked or showing advantages for and applicable to the Asian market are very much appreciated.

Jin Xuefeng, sales manager of Dürr in China, received the awards and said: "With our vision of leading in production efficiency, Dürr has always been dedicated in technology innovation and in environment protection. This meets the purpose of SURCAR award ceremony. We are looking forward to developing paint technology for future markets."

Your contact: Jin (Kevin) Xuefeng