Kautex Maschinenbau Connext interface

The Connext interface by Kautex Maschinenbau plays an integral role in the IntelliGate integration system. It is used to integrate downstream processes such as quality control processes into the machines. Individual modules can be incorporated with machines in the series and connected via the interface using plug and play, providing customers with a complete integrated production process from one single source.

All connected modules are supplied with compressed air and power and it guarantees a standardised data exchange, according to the company. Users have the flexibility to respond to changes in the production sequence, eg, by allowing them to exchange the modules of existing machines from the company. The need for additional power supply or compressed air connections is eliminated. The interface not only recognises every module, but also the order of modules, even if changes are made to their arrangement.