STM CONTROL TECHNOLOGY

FOOD INDUSTRY ELECTRONIC CONTROLLERS: STM CONTROL TECHNOLOGY

Custom electronic controllers for the food industry

The Control for Food division of STM PRODUCTS designs and manufactures electronic controllers for the food industry, specifically for bakery and food processing.
With over 40 years of experience in the field, the STM Control Technology team has developed a range of modular control systems and dedicated proprietary software, able to meet the needs of companies looking for flexibility, integrability and uncompromising performance.

Control Technology is built on three pillars:

MODULAR CONTROL
STRUCTURE

Our control technology is based on a modular, composable electronic structure that provides a flexible, expandable and easily upgradable system. The underlying logic is simple and effective: add only what you need, when you need it, using accessory modules that are already designed and automatically recognized by the system, optimizing space, costs and development time.

The three levels of the hardware structure are:

BASE MODULE

the heart of the system, handling the main control logic.

OPTIONAL MODULES

added according to the number and type of I/O the machine requires.
They can be added right away or at a later stage, without changes to the main structure.

POWER MODULE

Dedicated to directly driving the loads.

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

Lower costs on simple machines
Assembly: in-line or stacked
Mounting: with or without DIN rail
Configuration tailored to the quantity and type of I/O required
Option to add modules to extend functionality
Hardware structure reusable on different machines, simply by loading different software
Economies of scale: one or a few part numbers to manage, optimizing purchasing, stock and spare parts

COMPONENTS AGE, STM’S MODULAR ARCHITECTURE DOESN’T

Does your offering include models with increasing functionality?
With STM’s modular architecture you add only the modules you need, without redesigning: modules can be designed for specific functions, supporting dedicated I/O and making the most of your know-how.

ADVANCED AND
INTERCHANGEABLE USER INTERFACES

User experience has never been so carefully designed. In our interfaces, technology serves the user, with clear, easy-to-find information, a broad and diversified parameters section and modern graphics. We offer different solutions to suit every range:

COLOR CAPACITIVE
TOUCHSCREENS

o TOP Series: 5”, 7” and 10” with
built-in connectivity
o SMART Series: 5” and 7” without
connectivity

TRADITIONAL
INTERFACES

Membrane or mechanical keypads, ideal for simpler systems.

BENEFITS

Different mounting options:
- EASY: version for mounting on custom supports
- FRONT: front mounting on the machine, quick and easy
- REAR: rear mounting, for installations flush with the machine structure
Interchangeable interfaces that keep the same control hardware structure, to differentiate the range without changing the hardware (e.g. TOP touchscreens for premium machines, SMART for mid-range ones)
Guaranteed family feeling across the range
Complete freedom of graphic and functional customization

Have your needs changed?

Upgrade your hardware by adding the functions you want, without having to redesign it; customize your graphics and use them across your whole range, even if it includes different machines. With minimal software changes, you get a unique and recognizable brand family feeling.

STM SOFTWARE: RELIABLE,
UPGRADABLE AND CUSTOMIZABLE

The software that powers our systems is developed entirely by STM PRODUCTS, with a 3-layer structure.

This means:

TOTAL CONTROL OVER THE SW ARCHITECTURE

FAST UPDATE AND IMPLEMENTATION TIMES

MAXIMUM CUSTOMIZATION POTENTIAL

Three-layer software structure:

Operating system

Linux-based, stable, secure and open to future integrations.

Application software

Contains the logic, control algorithms and recipe management, customizable to the functional needs of the machine and the user.

Graphic software

Defines the user interface on touchscreens or keypads, customizable in terms of layout, colors, logos, controls and interactive logic.

WHAT DOES THIS STRUCTURE ENABLE?

– Total flexibility
– Fast, targeted updates
– Integration of new functions and custom logic
– Development of dedicated graphical interfaces for each customer
– Use of the same electronics on different machines, changing only the software
– Aesthetic and functional differentiation within the range

ADVANCED, INTEGRABLE CONNECTIVITY

Our electronic controllers for the food industry are designed to be “Future Ready”, compatible with different production settings, with three interconnection modes:

STM-CLOUD

Proprietary platform for remote monitoring and management via web or app (Android/iOS). Centralized configurations and hierarchical account management for manufacturers, service technicians and end users.

Protocols

The most widely used communication protocols, enabling integration with supervision systems (ERP, SCADA, MES, etc.)

API system

The perfect solution for customers with their own Cloud platforms: it communicates directly with our STM-CLOUD to receive or send data, allowing a fully customized integration.

Customization of electronic controllers for the food industry

Custom electronic control for your business

Every Control for Food product is created with one goal: to be tailored to the customer. That is why we offer three levels of customization:

Custom software on STM structure

Starting from our modular architecture, we develop custom software (application and graphics) for every specific need.

STM user interfaces integrable with third-party hardware

We can develop custom user interfaces that integrate seamlessly with existing third-party hardware (e.g. PLCs)

Fully custom-specified product

We develop fully customized solutions in both hardware and software, starting from scratch and designing every aspect of the control system together with the customer

The result?

Differentiated, recognizable and competitive machines
Optimized production and control processes
Technological continuity with no supply constraints

FUTURE-READY PRODUCTION VERSATILITY

PERFECT FOR EVERY SETTING, ALREADY PREPARED FOR TOMORROW’S CHALLENGES

Our electronic controllers for the food industry adapt perfectly to any production configuration:

Artisanal

Basic configurations, with simple interfaces and control logic.

Industrial

Complex systems with connectivity, advanced touchscreens and remote control.

Automated

Integration with MES, ERP and Cloud systems, centralized recipe management and advanced diagnostics.

STM PRODUCTS, YOUR PARTNER IN YOUR EVOLUTION

Choosing STM PRODUCTS means relying on a partner that puts innovation, flexibility and consulting at the center. From hardware design to software customization, from choosing interfaces to managing connectivity, our team supports you at every stage, turning your ideas into concrete, scalable solutions that are always ready for the future.

Reach out. Now you can touch the future.

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