40th International Conference on Production Engineering of Serbia
ICPES 2025
Nis, Serbia, 18-19th september 2025
FROM MODULAR LEGACY TO OPEN INNOVATION: EVOLUTION OF THE LOLA CNC SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
Zoran Dimic, Andrija Devic, Saša Živanovic, Aleksa Krošnjar, Stevan Parojcic, Dragan Pavlovic
DOI: 10.46793/ICPES25.290D
This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the development, technical architecture, and practical applications of the LOLA 30 CNC system, a landmark achievement in domestic industrial innovation in the field of numerical control. Developed in the early 1980s by the LOLA Institute, the system is examined within its historical context, with particular attention to its architectural features and its broader impact on industrial autonomy and engineering education. Special emphasis is placed on its modular design, integration with the PA512 programmable logic controller, and representative use cases. The paper also presents a comparative analysis between the LOLA 30 CNC and the modern LOLA ROSA CNC system, which is based on open-architecture hardware and software. Key technological advancements of the new system, particularly in terms of reconfigurability and distributability, are highlighted
LOLA 30 CNC, numerical control, modular architecture, domestic CNC system, PA512, LinuxCNC, industrial automation, retrofitting, digital twin
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