If you need to replace your press brake controller, you do not need to replace the entire press brake, as the machine's mechanical aspect likely still works. In upgrading your press brake controller, there are options for the extent of the capabilities you would like to have. You can retrofit the press brake to have a particular position that it will return to, or it could be much more advanced and be a PC-based control with more capabilities, from networking to offline programming of the machine. Therefore, you should replace the whole press brake only if the device's mechanical components are not working. If your machine mechanics are in good working condition, retrofitting and new press brake control can be beneficial and lucrative for your company.