In an increasingly networked and digital world, quick access to up-to-date product information is becoming ever more important. Traditional nameplates are reaching their limits: limited space, poor legibility due to environmental influences and the inability to update them often make them difficult to use - especially during maintenance work. Bühler Technologies offers an innovative solution for this: the digital type plate modernises product labelling and integrates it seamlessly into the digital world of Industry 4.0.
With this step, Bühler Technologies is consistently advancing the digitalisation of its products. Analog nameplates have less and less space for growing declaration requirements and remain locally confined to the product. Additionally, they often suffer from weather influences, which impairs their readability and makes them less usable, especially in critical moments such as during maintenance.
The digital nameplate solves this problem. Via a QR code, which is attached to a heat- and weather-resistant sticker, users can access an unlimited amount of information globally at any time – whether on a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. The QR code remains readable even under extreme conditions.
The system is based on the URI principle (Unique Resource Identifier), as described in DIN SPEC 91406. Each product is identified by a unique GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) and the serial number, enabling precise assignment in the ERP system. This way, you always have access to important data such as the serial number and delivery date.
Additionally, all relevant contents of the operating manual are available on the product information page. This is divided into clear chapters, specifically tailored to your individual product. For example, if you need instructions for replacing a pump head without a bypass, you will find the exact instructions for this component under the "Service and Maintenance" link.
Bühler Technologies can update and expand the data of the digital nameplate at any time, so you as the operator are always up to date.
For you as a customer, this means: Information is always quickly accessible, clearly structured, reduced to the essentials, and always up to date.
The first use of the digital nameplate will take place with us.