Transition 5.0 Software and Zucchetti Integration: The Cunico Tonino Srl Case
C# Middleware, Blazor, and ERP interconnection to unlock Transition 5.0 incentives.
Cliente: Cunico Tonino S.r.l.
Cunico Tonino Srl recently invested in a new thermoforming machine to boost production capacity. To maximize this investment and access the tax benefits of the Transition 5.0 plan, it was essential to transform this physical asset into an intelligent, interconnected digital node.
Initially, the machine was non-operational and isolated from the company's IT systems. The main challenge was to collect precise data on production cycles and energy consumption, while ensuring this information flowed correctly to the administrative offices for reporting purposes.
Mostrum developed a custom middleware that acts as a bridge between the thermoforming machine and the Zucchetti Ad Hoc ERP system. Thanks to this solution, the company achieved the full interconnection required by law, optimizing data management and ensuring granular control over every stage of the process.
OPC-UA Protocol: The Secure Foundation for Industrial Communication
To enable the new thermoforming machine to communicate with the rest of the infrastructure, we implemented the OPC-UA protocol. This technology represents the standard of excellence for modern industry, allowing for secure and structured data exchange between hardware from different manufacturers and software systems. Our middleware constantly polls the machine's PLC, extracting vital parameters without slowing down production. This choice guarantees Cunico Tonino Srl total operational stability and the ability to integrate future machinery into the same digital ecosystem without rewriting the core architecture.
Zucchetti Ad Hoc Integration: Data Interconnection between Workshop and Office
The true heart of efficiency lies in the bidirectional dialogue between production and administration. We integrated the middleware with the Zucchetti Ad Hoc ERP, allowing for the automatic exchange of information regarding work orders and material consumption. Through our Custom App and Web App Development, we eliminated the need for manual data entry, drastically reducing the risk of human error. Production data directly feeds the management software, providing management with a clear and immediate view of margins and work progress in real-time.
C# Middleware and Blazor Dashboard: Power and Usability on the Corporate Server
The solution consists of a Windows service developed in C# that operates silently on the corporate server, ensuring data persistence and calculation logic. To allow staff to monitor the plant, we created an intuitive web interface using Blazor. This dashboard allows the viewing of thermoforming machine parameters from any company device, transforming complex numbers into easy-to-read graphs. The choice of Microsoft technologies ensures simplified maintenance and high scalability, protecting the value of the technological investment in the long term.
Transition 5.0 Certification: Real Data for Tax Credits
Obtaining the tax credit provided by Transition 5.0 requires rigorous proof of interconnection and energy savings. Our software collects and logs every kWh consumed and every piece produced, creating a certified database ready for technical auditing. Automating this data collection is not just a convenience, but a guarantee of compliance: Cunico Tonino Srl can thus demonstrate with scientific precision the achievement of the environmental and production targets required by law, securing the tax incentive obtained through the new purchase.
Custom Software: The Freedom of a Tailor-Made System
Unlike standard "off-the-shelf" software, the solution created for Cunico Tonino Srl was designed around their specific production processes. At Mostrum, we believe that software should be a business accelerator, not a limitation; this is why every feature, from OPC-UA monitoring to the Blazor interface, was defined together with the client. This approach results in a lean tool, free of useless functions and perfectly aligned with the operators' habits, ensuring a fast return on investment and very high end-user satisfaction.
Technologies used in this project:
- Languages: C# (.NET)
- Frontend: Blazor WebAssembly / Server
- Protocols: OPC-UA for PLC communication
- Infrastructure: Windows Service on Server On-Premise
- Database: SQL Server for production and energy data storage
- ERP: Zucchetti Ad Hoc