cts Blog – Practical Expertise from Industrial Automation Projects

In our blog, we provide practical insights and concrete solutions for the challenges of modern industry. How can production processes be made more efficient? Which technologies are driving digitalization forward? And how can companies secure their energy and process infrastructure for the future? 


We look behind the scenes of complex automation projects and share our extensive experience in engineering and implementation. Our goal is to provide you not only with technical expertise but also with valuable impulses to increase your plant performance and sustainably reduce operating costs. Stay informed about the latest trends, regulatory updates, and best practices directly from the field.

Harald Niedermayr on how electronic permit to work cuts of paper processes.
By Harald Niedermayr July 27, 2026
How can permit-to-work processes be digitized while staying compliant? A validated digital system maps ATEX, GxP and eIDAS requirements for regulated plants.
Headshot on blue digital background with text: “PoC ≠ Scale. Why IDF Projects Stall after the PoC.”
By Florian Seidl July 20, 2026
Why do IIoT projects stall after a successful proof of concept? A 6-pillar framework turns fragmented deployments into scalable industrial data architectures.
Portrait on blue digital background with text: “Ready for IDF Projects? 5 Questions to Answer Before You Start.”
By Alexandra Rodecki July 13, 2026
Is your organization ready for an Industrial Data Fabric? Alexandra Rodecki poses five diagnostic questions that will determine whether it succeeds or fails.
Josef Höving about finding the right storage solution in electronics manufacturing.
By Josef Höving July 6, 2026
Find out what role your storage system needs to play in material flow — and which solution follows from that: compact line-side or central with broader carrier mix.
Alfred Pammer explains how storage structures organize material carrier flow
By Alfred Pammer June 29, 2026
Discover how clear zones, defined process points, and consistent status logic keep carrier flow manageable — without adding complexity to daily operations.
Tomas Sevcik from cts Group about what works and what does no when thinking about full automation
By Tomas Sevcik June 22, 2026
See where manual line-side storage reaches its limits — and how to assess which level of automation your process actually needs.
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Harald Niedermayr on how electronic permit to work cuts of paper processes.
By Harald Niedermayr July 27, 2026
How can permit-to-work processes be digitized while staying compliant? A validated digital system maps ATEX, GxP and eIDAS requirements for regulated plants.
Headshot on blue digital background with text: “PoC ≠ Scale. Why IDF Projects Stall after the PoC.”
By Florian Seidl July 20, 2026
Why do IIoT projects stall after a successful proof of concept? A 6-pillar framework turns fragmented deployments into scalable industrial data architectures.
Portrait on blue digital background with text: “Ready for IDF Projects? 5 Questions to Answer Before You Start.”
By Alexandra Rodecki July 13, 2026
Is your organization ready for an Industrial Data Fabric? Alexandra Rodecki poses five diagnostic questions that will determine whether it succeeds or fails.
Josef Höving about finding the right storage solution in electronics manufacturing.
By Josef Höving July 6, 2026
Find out what role your storage system needs to play in material flow — and which solution follows from that: compact line-side or central with broader carrier mix.
Alfred Pammer explains how storage structures organize material carrier flow
By Alfred Pammer June 29, 2026
Discover how clear zones, defined process points, and consistent status logic keep carrier flow manageable — without adding complexity to daily operations.
Tomas Sevcik from cts Group about what works and what does no when thinking about full automation
By Tomas Sevcik June 22, 2026
See where manual line-side storage reaches its limits — and how to assess which level of automation your process actually needs.
Tomas Sevcik from cts Group about keeping carrier logistics in sync.
By Tomas Sevcik June 15, 2026
Understand where carrier return processes lose track – and what distinguishes a technical gap from an organizational one.
Portrait with “Traceability. It starts at the return point.” over a bright factory floor
By Alfred Pammer June 8, 2026
Traceability gaps in high-mix production often start at the return point. Read how structured return processes improve inventory accuracy and storage logic.
Factory conveyor with portrait inset and text: “Storage Space is Tight. Return Material Carriers Clean.”
By Josef Höving June 1, 2026
Material carrier returns block production when status is unclear. How to turn return logistics into a defined, system-tracked process step.
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