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Rektron and Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 is an umbrella term for a range of technologies and concepts in automation, industrial IT and manufacturing technology that underpin the fourth industrial revolution.
Industry 4.0 in manufacturing
Industry 4.0 is the fourth industrial revolution, which for a manufacturer means a "smart" connected facility. With advanced automation, real-time communication and remote monitoring, and with an enormous volume of data driving decision-making, Industry 4.0 leads to improvements in quality, reliability and agility.
Industry 4.0 takes existing tools - such as machines, measurement equipment and software systems - and leverages the benefits of digital communication to make them more powerful than ever. This creates advantages such as optimised process control, more efficient and proactive machine maintenance, and greater flexibility for staff in carrying out their tasks.
Several types of technology make the benefits of Industry 4.0 possible, including equipment sensors, digital measurement tools, network communication and the automation and software tools mentioned above.
The impact of Industry 4.0
A large proportion of manufacturing facilities already benefit from Industry 4.0 principles. Here we look more closely at what they can mean for your production:
Machine monitoring and data collection
Data collection is in many ways the backbone of Industry 4.0, enabling real-time monitoring and process control. This drives data analysis for more informed and efficient decision-making in maintenance, process control, quality assurance, production monitoring and more.
Data analysis and action
With the enormous volume of data collected in real time, areas such as process monitoring become more effective through the ability to make adjustments. Another benefit is more reliable machine oversight that reduces downtime, increases productivity and keeps production running at maximum efficiency.
More advanced automation
Automation is nothing new in manufacturing, but Industry 4.0 develops the technology further. This enables more informed development, more innovative ways for people and machines to work together, and an overall increase in efficiency, reliability and productivity.
Enhanced communication between equipment and systems
In addition to sensors, network technology plays a major role in the effects of Industry 4.0. A fully connected facility where all equipment provides data to software systems enables smooth and efficient decision-making at both macro and micro level.
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The processes can have significant consequences across the entire operation. Improvements can be found in the following key areas:
Productivity
With more data, clearer overview, more efficient maintenance, process control and automation, production can achieve significant productivity improvements: optimised production flow, improved product quality, more efficient resource use and better uptime.
Uptime
Machine monitoring, data collection and software systems enable more efficient production and ensure that preventive maintenance is carried out as planned. Equipment failures and quality issues are detected early, before they cause production stoppages or scrap.
Suppliers and purchasing
Industry 4.0 technology assists with more efficient control of materials and supplier components through better insight into material consumption and quality issues, as well as greater flexibility in purchasing and incoming goods inspection.
Competitive advantage
On the customer side, Industry 4.0 helps you keep customers satisfied on two major fronts: quality and delivery reliability. More uptime, fewer unexpected breakdowns, optimised processes and improved quality.
Profit margins
Every minute of downtime reduces your profit margins, exponentially more so when the stoppage is unexpected. By reducing downtime and introducing more advanced automation, Industry 4.0 can improve results and pay back your investments.
Visibility and documentation
Connecting processes and collecting data provides clearer visibility and improved documentation, creating more efficient management and better traceability. Information is always available when something goes wrong or a customer requires documentation.
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