Introduction

The Factory Automation Studio (FAST) from Grollmus München GmbH is a specialized software solution that simplifies and accelerates the automation process of machines and systems. The software consists of three main modules:

Styleguide Design: Enables the design and management of design guidelines for automation projects.

XType Definition: Provides tools for defining and managing types for automation tasks.

Machine Configuration: Allows the configuration of machines and the automatic generation of PLC code.

An outstanding feature of FAST is the integration with the Siemens TIA Portal via the Openess interface. This enables the automated generation of PLC code based on Excel data, which significantly increases the efficiency and accuracy of automation projects.

For more information about FAST and its functions, please visit the Grollmus website here.