The DISPLAY VISIONS PLC series features an integrated touchscreen and is designed for easy wireless connectivity with up to 50 satellite displays. This allows for monitoring and control of processes from anywhere. Programming small control systems and reading their parameters can typically be challenging, but this is not the case with the DISPLAY VISIONS PLC series.
Industry 4.0 is based on three streams (automation, data technologies, and the integration of machines, software, and people) to facilitate production optimization, better asset utilization, and increased labor productivity. In addition to traditional control and data capture applications, the Industry 4.0 concept also lends itself to a wide variety of less conventional tasks
Adopting Industry 4.0 offers many advantages, but it also presents many challenges when companies try to overcome the technical, organizational, and management obstacles that the transition can entail.
Personnel and organization
One of the main initial challenges in adopting Industry 4.0 is not so much the technology itself as the necessary personnel and processes. The first challenges are the planning and strategy development phases. The first requirement is to adopt a good change management solution that defines clear expectations for the project and ensures clear communication at all levels throughout the company.
Industry 4.0 is a set of powerful techniques and technologies capable of transforming the way many manufacturing companies do business. Through the use of robots, automated guided vehicles, autonomous cells, IoT (Internet of Things) sensors, and AI-based analytics, Industry 4.0 can help companies overcome their main challenges by helping them make better use of labor and equipment.
The factories of the future are often closely associated with buzzwords like the Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial IoT, Industry 4.0, and other cutting-edge technology movements. However, as Cliff Ortmeyer, Global Head of Technical Marketing at Farnell, explains, simple, low-profile products and components can often be just as important for achieving productivity, efficiency, and safety in a modern factory.
Industry 4.0 technologies not only bridge the gap between manufacturing teams and business management, but are also enabling new factory management tools that help production teams keep processes running smoothly and efficiently.
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), as a key enabler of Industry 4.0, is transforming the way data is handled in both the operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) spheres.
The laborious manual procedures associated with tasks such as product changeovers can slow down surface assembly and prolong line downtime. A combination of advanced automation and features that improve efficiency and flexibility can significantly increase productivity by minimizing human intervention
As the demand for smarter, safer, and more efficient manufacturing continues to rise, advanced automation is answering the call, transforming the factory of tomorrow and generating a high level of product consistency and reliability. This demand has spurred a cultural shift among manufacturers, leading to the accelerated adoption of new technologies, and the COVID-19 pandemic has further accelerated this change.
ABB Ability™ System 800xA 6.1.1 enhances collaboration with a range of new features including simplified and faster commissioning for projects in non-urban areas and production capacity expansion projects thanks to a new and improved Ethernet I/O field kit — now with xStream commissioning — and that allows users to configure and test I/O in the field without the need for control application software or process controller hardware, all from a single laptop.
The arrival of advanced ICT technologies in the traditional manufacturing sector is creating a new factory ecosystem called the "Smart Factory." This white paper explains the key applications and sectors within the Smart Factory field, and includes case studies that demonstrate how Murata is enabling the expansion of smart factories.
Vector Motor Control (VMC) presents the new XMC motion controller from LS Electric, a device capable of managing up to 32 axes at high speed with EtherCAT communication, providing optimal control of servo drives and servomotors, variable speed drives, and delta robots in all types of motion control and industrial automation applications.
Farnell markets a wide range of ON Semiconductor products designed for the new framework developed by ON Semiconductor and Avnet to help subcontractors develop IoT (Internet of Things) devices more quickly.
Fleet management based on the VDA 5050 interface allows for the joint control of automated guided vehicles from different manufacturers. However, the need for a higher-level control system for automated processes depends on the specific use case. Three scenarios...
Festo presents the new CMMT-ST servo drive controller, an ultra-compact solution designed to optimize space in control cabinets and offer precise control in low-power automation applications. This servo drive stands out for its versatility, allowing control...
Festo expands its automation portfolio with the new ELGD axis drives, designed to offer an optimal balance of rigidity, load capacity, and dynamics in demanding industrial applications. Available in ball screw (ELGD-BS) and toothed belt (ELGD-TB) versions,...
Festo's new ESBF electric cylinders have been designed to deliver superior performance in applications requiring precise positioning, high reliability, and optimal dynamic response. With a dynamic stroke force of up to 17 kN, this range of linear actuators...
IXON announces the launch of SecureEdge Pro, an advanced industrial VPN edge gateway and router designed to deliver secure, efficient, and scalable connectivity between machine builders, their industrial equipment, and the cloud. This solution enables manufacturers to maintain secure access...
Siemens is presenting LOGO! 9, the latest generation of its proven intelligent logic controller, at the Light + Building trade fair. This controller enables the easy implementation of small automation projects, from switching and control tasks in buildings to...
Are you interested in learning how a digital factory works? This article compares the operation of a digital factory to the functioning of the human body, highlighting the importance of data as a vital element of the digital factory. Explore how digital factory implementations...
Farnell has long been aware that buildings are becoming increasingly intelligent and connected. As design engineers push the boundaries of innovation in automation, surveillance, fire safety, and sustainability, the demand for advanced technologies such as...
Ditel has unveiled a new device for industrial environments that combines energy efficiency, real-time control, Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, and artificial intelligence agents.
One of the connectivity methods between the device created by Ditel and IoT environments is...
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