JKS Engineering, Bruker and OMRON modernize high-precision vacuum furnace control
Retrofit at the next level
Bruker Switzerland AG needed to modernize an existing vacuum furnace system to improve process reliability and temperature stability. Working with JKS Engineering, the team developed a high-precision retrofit solution built on the OMRON Sysmac platform. The result: exceptional control accuracy, stable processes, and a significantly reduced risk of costly rejects, even across highly dynamic temperature profiles.
Key Benefits
±0.5 °C control accuracy for maximum process stability
Less than 1 °C temperature deviation at 700 °C
Profile tracking error below 1.5 °C during dynamic temperature profiles
No overshoot during transitions to a constant temperature setpoint
Future-proof retrofit solution based on OMRON's Sysmac platform
Reduced complexity
Modernization of existing equipment within defined budget and time constraints
The solution: Precise temperature control with OMRON Sysmac
Bruker Switzerland AG, JKS Engineering and OMRON jointly developed a retrofit concept designed to not just modernize the system, but raise it to a new level of performance. Success came from combining three complementary areas of expertise: Bruker's deep knowledge of its own processes and systems, JKS Engineering's advanced control engineering capabilities, and OMRON's powerful Sysmac platform as the technical foundation.
At the heart of the solution is the OMRON NX-TS3102 temperature controller on the Sysmac platform, built specifically for high-precision, fast-response temperature control. Through optimized control strategies, careful parameterization and JKS Engineering's thorough understanding of thermal processes, the team was able to fully harness the platform's capabilities. The high sampling rate, integrated control algorithms and seamless integration into the Sysmac architecture deliver an exceptionally stable and reproducible process.
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With JKS and OMRON, we found two competent partners who modernized our system professionally and efficiently. Thanks to the completely renewed software and hardware, the previous issues have been resolved and process reliability has been sustainably improved. The convincing result confirms the quality of the collaboration and ensures the future-ready operation of our furnace system.
