ISG Industrielle Steuerungstechnik GmbH

Flexible, open and secure

ISG-kernel has been in use for more than 30 years, has been continuously developed and is used annually in more than 15,000 controllers by established manufacturers such as HOMAG, KUKA, Beckhoff or KEB.

In addition to its comprehensive functionality, ISG-kernel is particularly convincing due to its outstanding motion and speed planning as well as the architecture model on which the software is based. This architecture enables - in addition to the continuous expansion for new technologies and functions - the adaptation to special requirements of our customers. Due to the functional integration of CNC, robotics and motion control (MC), the software is ideally suited for processing machines, for robots, for the movement of complex kinematics, but also for PLC-oriented programming of movements via PLCopen function blocks.

Users also have the possibility here to access our online documentation, our general download area and our support form.

5-axis machining	Bending	Drilling
Rotate	Eroding	Milling
Handling	HSC	Laser cutting
Plasma cutting	Grinding	Punching
Packing	Waterjet cutting	Oxycutting
Engraving	Nibbling	Transport

Technologies

The breadth of ISG-kernel's application spectrum covers the most diverse technologies. Of course, ISG-kernel is used for classic milling, grinding or turning. But also functions for laser or waterjet cutting, dispensing as well as wire and die-sinking EDM are included. And you can also solve your handling and packaging tasks, using a wide variety of kinematics.

Online documentation

Go directly to our comprehensive online documentation of ISG-kernel here. Here you will find all our function descriptions, configurations, interfaces, PLC libraries and much more in detail.

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Architecture model: Industry 4.0

Universal axis swap concept with freely programmable axis swap between channels, axis swap lookahead and cross-channel synchronization via axis objects
Implementation of Industry 4.0 concepts through decentralized distribution of control modules to multi-core systems
Dynamically configurable software toolbox (parallelizable for multi-core CPUs) enables continuous expansion for new technologies and functions
Continuity without breaks: machine tool - robot - PLCopen

Open, flexible and secure

Independent of operating systems, IPC, hardware, motors and user interfaces
Easy integration of drive bus systems
Wide, high-performance PLC interfaces without limitation of variables
Extensive data interfaces for easy realization of user applications
User interfaces for transformation and compensation allow unlimited customization while guaranteeing know-how protection

HSC package with high-end functionalities

Geometry optimization: spline, HSC mode, contour smoothing (smart surface), tool compensation
Jerk-limited, block-spanning, time-optimal acceleration profiles
Model-based cascadable filters (HSC and axis filters)
Motion state controlled output of control signals to the PLC
Real-time variable access from PLC or DCS for process control

Motion generation: Fast, precise and gentle on the machine

Interpolation circular, helical, splines
Excitation-free, jerk-limited motion control
Flexible parameterization of the control for optimal adaptation to the machine characteristics
Predictive feedforward control, also with spline coefficient generation
High precision due to compensations for axis and machine errors

Generic CNC functions for all technologies

Tool geometry compensation with contour blanking
Tangential tool guidance with programmable corner behavior
Static and dynamic gantry couplings
Reverse on the contour, negative override
Extensive transformation library for e.g. 5-axis heads and robotics
No size limit for NC programs
128 axes, 32 CNC channels
PLCopen libraries for IEC 6 1131 PLCs
Clock-synchronous PLC task connection
3D collision monitoring and visualization

ISG Motion Control Platform (ISG-MCP) according to PLCopen specification

With ISG-MCP, ISG offers a PLC function block library for commissioning the ISG Motion Control Engine. It provides the function blocks, data structures and state models defined in the PLCopen specification parts 1, 2 and 4.

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Industries and references

ISG-kernel is used in many areas by large and medium-sized companies. Due to the open software architecture, ISG-kernel enables the control of machines and systems for almost all areas of CNC, robotics and motion control (PLCopen), independent of the industry. We would be happy to support you in your project as well!

Requests

Control manufacturer

Control manufacturers are faced with the challenge of constantly advancing the functionality and performance of their controls. Especially the development of high-end functionalities (3D machining, kinematic transformations, HSC, multi-channel, compensations, collision monitoring, ...) ties up capacities and requires in-depth know-how. ISG-kernel includes many of these functionalities and, thanks to its openness and compatibility, complements existing control technology to a powerful complete system within a very short time.

Machine manufacturer

Many machine manufacturers decide to develop their own machine control system and then face similar challenges as control system manufacturers. Sophisticated functionalities are required in the shortest possible time, which cannot be realized in-house for various reasons. Other machine manufacturers use controllers available on the market and require adaptations in the existing standard control environment. ISG-kernel supports component-based, open control technology in an optimal way. In this way, a powerful, individual control solution can be put together from own and market-sourced components, which, e.g. in the areas of manufacturing and handling, solves a wide variety of motion tasks consistently and reliably.

Plant manufacturer

The task of the plant manufacturer is to construct a plant from many individual components in which all components interact efficiently and safely. For this purpose, a wide variety of controllers and a large number of axes must be combined, controlled and monitored. With ISG-kernel, simple and complex motion sequences can be controlled continuously in real time on the entire system, with the number of axes being upwardly open. In addition, extensive interfaces to user interfaces, drives and PLCs allow numerous intervention options in the sequence. In this way, high availability is achieved and malfunction situations are safely managed.

BECKHOFF Automation

BECKHOFF Automation implements open automation systems based on PC-based control technology. The product range covers the main areas of Industrial PC, I/O and fieldbus components, drive technology and automation software. TwinCAT CNC - High-performance CNC solution for complex applications: Turning and milling in wood and steel, grinding, cutting with laser, plasma, water,... High Speed Cutting (HSC), reverse, 5-axis and six-axis transformations, 32 channels, 128 axes, clock-synchronous PLC-CNC coupling, ...

KUKA AG

As one of the world's leading suppliers of intelligent automation solutions, KUKA offers its customers everything from a single source: from the main component, the robot, through the cell to the fully automated system. By fully integrating the ISG-kernel into the robot controller KRC, KUKA was able to expand the range of functions with high-end CNC and motion control functions with the options "KUKA.CNC" and "KUKA.PLC Multiprog MCFB". KUKA.CNC provides an NC control kernel fully integrated on a KRC, offering the possibility to run NC programs directly on the KUKA controller. NC programs, programmed offline using a CAD/CAM system, can be processed and run with the robot without prior conversion to KRL (KUKA Robot Language) programs.

Technowood

Technowood implemented the TW-NC for complex woodworking machines. This control offers the demanding carpenter a field-proven CAD system integrated into the high-performance CNC. A comprehensive real-time simulation integrated into the CNC and operated in parallel with the machine avoids collisions. TW-NC is the result of a cooperative and creative partnership between Technowood and ISG. Technowood relies on the ISG products ISG-kernel and ISG-virtuos and combines them in a so far unique consistency - for the productive benefit of the user.

HOMAG

The HOMAG Group is the world's leading supplier of integrated solutions for production in the woodworking industry and the skilled trades. Customers use the HOMAG Group's high-tech machines and systems to produce home and office furniture, kitchens, parquet and laminate flooring, windows, doors, staircases or even complete timber system houses. The Homag Group's product range extends from individual machines for craft businesses to complete networked production lines for highly industrialized, individual furniture production. The ISG kernel is fully integrated into Homag's own PowerControl control system.

KEB

KEB Automation offers a system including a software package that, in addition to the integrated CNC kernel (ISG-kernel) for the movement of the interpolated axes, simultaneously provides visualization through a user-friendly HMI interface. In addition, the scalable solution - from the control system to the drives and motors to safety components - enables various applications such as milling, drilling or cutting to be implemented.

GF Machining Solutions

GF Machining Solutions is one of the world's leading providers of complete solutions for manufacturers of precision parts and tools as well as moldmaking. Its portfolio includes milling, EDM, laser texturing, laser micromachining and additive manufacturing. In addition, the division offers spindles as well as solutions for tools, automation and digitization. ISG-kernel contains functionalities specifically tailored to the technologies of wire and die-sinking EDM, which are used here and enable optimum machining results.

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The software solution for controlling machines and systems in the areas of CNC, robotics and motion control