Fraunhofer ItaliaDigitalization and networked production processes open up new ways of increasing productivity and flexibility. In close collaboration with one of our clients, we have digitalized an existing mechanical product to adapt it to the needs of modern Industry 4.0. As part of this synergy, Fraunhofer Italia optimized the existing design to create space and routing for the necessary sensors, actuators and power electronics. The digital control system, developed in-house, was integrated and tested in collaboration with the client.