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Smart Manufacturing

A smart factory is seamlessly connected, agile, and data driven. Thanks to digitalization and IoT, it is possible to create a production environment where every element—from individual machines to entire factories—works in harmony to achieve operational excellence. Enhance operations through digital engineering, smart maintenance, and real-time data management. Overcome challenges such as the need for "first-time-right" production, rapid time-to-market, and a shortage of skilled labour.

To bring this vision to life, we offer smart manufacturing solutions on three levels: Smart Machine, Smart Line and Smart Factory. In these levels, each device plays a unique role, and together they create a solution that’s greater than the sum of its parts.

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Smart Machine
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Smart machines are equipped with advanced sensors and actuators, IoT capabilities, and intelligent control systems. These machines can self-diagnose, initiate smart maintenance, and adapt to changing production demands.
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Smart sensors

Smart sensors and components are the backbone of a smart factory, enabling real-time data exchange for predictive maintenance and improved efficiency.

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Back to Smart Maintenance

Smart maintenance provides self-explanatory maintenance information in the machinery at sensor level, notification module and remote connectivity.

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Smart automation

Smart motion control, powered by OMRON’s PLC and motion simulation tools, enables agile and precise production. By simulating and adjusting in real-time, you can streamline setup and reduce errors.

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Smart Line
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By integrating Smart Machines, a Smart Line operates with synchronized, data-driven precision. This level emphasizes connectivity across the production line, ensuring real-time data exchange and the ability to achieve "first-time-right" production through optimized workflows.
Smart Factory
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At the highest level, the Smart Factory integrates every line and machine within a unified, fully connected ecosystem. Through digital engineering and centralized data management, the Smart Factory enables end-to-end visibility, continuous improvement, and the agility to meet shifting market demands while maximizing operational efficiency.

Smart manufacturing ensures:

  • Quality assurance

    Implement automated quality checks to maintain high standards, reduce defects and enhance product consistency.

  • Flexible and adaptive design

    Enable manufacturing systems to adjust automatically, adapt to product variations and minimize downtime for design changes.

  • Accelerated time to market

    Reduce production cycles and respond quickly to customer demands.

  • Stock prediction

    Leverage real-time data to predict inventory needs accurately, reduce waste and ensure optimal stock levels.

  • Continuous improvement

    Drive operational excellence in manufacturing processes through data-driven insights and proactive problem-solving.

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Smart maintenance

Smart maintenance provides self-explanatory maintenance information in the machinery at sensor level, notification module and remote connectivity.

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