The concept ‘Industry 4.0’ was first mentioned at the Hannover Fair (a trade fair dedicated to industrial technology); and 11 years later it is a widely recognised term that has directly impacted the digital development of companies. On this occasion we will explain how Industry 4.0 has evolved and which current industry solutions are in line with it.
This traceability solution for quality control system was developed in a company specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of machine vision inspection systems, orientators and reject systems for all types of packaging for quality control in production lines. Its implementation became necessary because the company had to respond to the growing demand for a traceability solution for customers.
2021 was a year of recovery from a global pandemic, and as a result, many companies in the industrial sector strengthened their ties with technology to make their way towards digital transformation.
These ties are the reason why we will have big technology trends for the industrial sector in 2022; virtual reality is one thanks to the launch of the new Metaverse, but what other technology trends will be part of the industry this year?
Every company knows what a digital transformation means, and how necessary this transformation is in I4.0; but: how do I know if my company is on the right track towards this digital transformation? The answer lies in a term you need to know: “Digital Maturity”
For a company to be successful in its digital transformation process towards I4.0, it is necessary to make changes at both the organisational and cultural level, where a series of points must be taken into account:
In the industrial market it is very common to find needs that must be applied regardless of the size of the company. Every company must still leave aside some traditional management methods and give way to new tools that are part of digitisation. One of these needs is ‘Edge Computing’ and in this article we will explain what it is, why it is a necessity and how you can apply it in your company.
Industrial companies are continually challenged to improve production and implement strategies that have a positive impact on every process. Within these processes, the correct operation of their machinery plays a very important role. That is why here are 3 tips that will help you to improve the efficiency of your industrial machinery:
