Digital transformation in the manufacturing space is being driven by modern visualization software and Human Machine Interface (HMI) technology. These new technologies are helping to drive operational excellence, process optimization and competitiveness. This article will explore how visualization software and HMI technology enable this transformation through an open, agnostic system that facilitates collaboration and communication.
A recent survey found that the top concerns for manufacturers this year center on leveraging digital technology to help increase performance and resilience to market fluctuations, and the ability to overcome continued labor shortages in service of meeting customer demands. The capability to combat these difficulties means building an industrial automation infrastructure using custom solutions that are designed to confront specific application challenges. This article will look at the importance of digitalization in modifying enclosure modifications, and how Rittal can help manufacturers embrace an automated approach to these workflows.
ABB is already participating in implementation of autonomous systems projects in mining, outlining the levels of automation from those that are currently present in industry, to those that are feasible moving forward. Digitalisation and automation are set to be the defining mining industry trends of the 21st century. Innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and the industrial internet of things (IoT) all have the potential to save the sector an estimated $373 billion by 2025 by automating machinery operation, facilitating predictive maintenance, improving traceability, harnessing the power of real-time data and analytics, and providing visibility across the mine-to-market value chain.
Food and beverage manufacturers are currently faced with several unique challenges. Labor shortages, cost increases, and the demand for more varied products — primarily meat and dairy alternatives — are pushing food manufacturers to prioritize agility and flexibility in how they orchestrate their automation infrastructure. Of course, the hygienic requirements of food and beverage production means manufacturers also need to specify enclosure solutions that help promote high degrees of sanitation and cleanliness.
The need for speed with the delivery and deployment of IT racks is key for companies to increase the efficiency and performance of their production programs. To achieve this accelerated speed-to-market, IT enclosures need to be configured quickly and easily without the need for standardized tooling, and these IT enclosures also need to leverage exceptional flexibility in order to adapt to a variety of IT computing environments. What’s more, the varied nature of today’s manufacturing landscape means IT enclosures need to be easily scalable to minimize downtime when responding to fluctuations in computing demand or capacity.
UL Certification is critical across multiple sectors, including oil & gas, chemical manufacturing, mining, pharmaceuticals, and food processing. Industries where explosive atmospheres are common must prioritize UL Certification to maintain safety and compliance. The case studies in this article demonstrate how UL Certification plays a pivotal role in enhancing safety measures, preventing accidents, and ensuring the smooth operation of facilities in high-risk industries like oil refineries and chemical plants.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has recently announced the results of the 9th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing Report: CPG Edition.” The global study encompasses the responses of 158 leaders from CPG manufacturers, inclusive of home and personal care, as well as food and beverage manufacturers, across 17 of the leading manufacturing countries. This year’s report highlights the evolution of the CPG industry, specifically about utilizing emerging technologies to maximize workforce potential, improve forward planning and minimize risk.
Imagine driving on a rainy day and your car windows start to fog up. You wipe the condensation away and everything seems fine. Imagine a similar scenario, but your valuable electronics, instead of your car windows, are fogging inside their enclosure. This everyday event can lead to disastrous consequences for your electronics – including shortened battery life and potential device failure.
Electric cars – BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles) for short – are very highly popular with buyers and are to be welcomed with a view to reducing CO2 emissions. Such vehicles need to be charged with electrical energy. This is done using charging stations, often just called wallboxes, which use a wide variety of control units.
The need for speed and visibility into industrial automation system design is a top priority for automotive manufacturers, especially with the continued demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and the trend of reshoring manufacturing programs. This is where digitalizing the design of industrial enclosure solutions can help automotive manufacturers create more versatile, flexible automation systems via more efficient, connected workflows.
Small and medium-sized IT installations encounter some unique challenges when it comes to integrating IT cooling systems to maximize heat removal performance. To start, space constraints and the need for a more self-contained climate control footprint means network engineers need flexible solutions without sacrificing system performance. But what further complicates choosing the right cooling infrastructure for small and medium-sized IT applications is the ability to remove high heat loads more effectively than other kinds of cooling systems.
Digitalization is transforming the entire healthcare sector, with e-health set to play a more important role in healthcare provision. Examples include services such as video consultations, incorporating data from wearable devices in diagnostics and patient care, and using digital solutions in surgeries, hospitals and laboratories. Rittal is helping the healthcare sector with this revolution. Rittal can draw on it’s extensive experience in areas such as data analysis, secure storage of confidential data, networking companies and infrastructures of all sizes, and planning and providing fail-safe systems.
All cables and wires that contribute to communication in any way are commonly referred to as data cables. However, there are significant differences such as the multitude of structures including copper and fiber optics, for example. Copper data cables come in many different types: low-frequency, coaxial, telephone, and bus cables, diverse Ethernet systems, or microwave cables for special applications that require gigahertz transmission rates. Selecting the wrong cable can quickly lead to costly disruptions and errors.
The move to busbar power distribution systems was ignited in large part due to new regulations outlined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) about the importance of global standardization in the design and functionality of industrial power distribution. But in the handful of years since busbar emerged on the world stage, manufacturers have experienced a variety of key benefits in incorporating this more modular approach to power distribution, particularly in terms of reducing energy consumption and costs.
Seeking to expand production capacity as part of the Italian government’s Industria 4.0 campaign encouraging the digitization of industry, Novatek began exploring automation solutions that would be suitable for a small manufacturer like itself. nVent HOFFMAN ModCenter solutions stood out by offering the potential to drive both efficiency and cost savings. Following detailed discussions with the nVent team and demonstrations of the technology, Novatek selected the nVent HOFFMAN ModCenter 163, a versatile, automated modification solution for the machining and building of electrical control panels and enclosures.
In today’s fast-paced and demanding industrial environments, ensuring workplace safety and operational efficiency is paramount. However, customers often face a range of challenges that hinder their productivity and increase costs. Enter the OS33C Safety Scanner, a reportedly revolutionary solution that addresses these issues head-on, making workplaces safer and more efficient than ever before. This article will discuss the main challenges faced by customers in mobile and fixed applications, and how the OS33C Safety Scanner effectively solves these challenges, making workplaces safer and more efficient.
