INUDSTRY 4.0 SMART FACTORY
How can we categorize Smart Factory with regard to industry 4.0 and other technologies Industry 4.0 Marketing R&D Production Logistics/SCM Data Analytics Real-time product data Virtual Engineering Rapid Prototyping Virtual Reality Smart Supply Chain Supplier/customer integration Real-time data exchange Smart Factory Cyber-physical-systems Smart objects Automation technologies Information & Communication technologies 2
Cyber-physical-system SMART FACTORY Smart Factory is an important part of industry 4.0 revolution Transformation timeline and basic foundation of Smart Factory Digital factory Digital tools Simulation and modeling Visualization techniques Self-optimizing factory self-optimizing systems Continuous automated improvement Energy efficiency Line production No automation & optimization Traditional factory Basic foundation Innovative communication and data transfer (IoT, RFID) Smart objects Automation Smart factory Cyber system Cyber object physical object Algorithms, service system, analytics Real-time information exchange, data storage Created data from physical object, e.g. CAD, documents, process data, etc. Intelligent, self-acting product/machine/etc. Integrated communication technology 3
Core elements & Advantages SMART FACTORY Smart Factory concept has innovative and integrative processes and leads to competitive advantages Information and data exchange Real-time data exchange Information and data exchange Internet of Things Suppliers Smart machines Smart Factory Smart objects Customers Production optimization Real-time data & control Transparency through innovative systems and interfaces Automation Internet of Things Integrated systems Flexibility in production option to react fast regarding to customer requirements and unexpected changes Better visibility due to new interfaces and optimized systems Higher efficiency and customer satisfaction 4
Some examples Predictive Analytics Predictive maintenance Production efficiency Human-Machine- Interaction Robots and employees to interact jointly Automation in production processes Autonomous vehicles in Intra Logistics Autonomous logistic vehicles Transportation between production lines Smart Factory Trends Additive Manufacturing 3D printing Transfer from CAD data to a real model Internet of Things Connection between smart objects/machines/devices Intelligent, real-time data exchange Augmented Reality Merging of real world and virtual support E.g. Logistics commissioning 5
Some examples Predictive Analytics Predictive maintenance Production efficiency Human-Machine- Interaction Robots and employees to interact jointly Automation in production processes Autonomous vehicles in Intra Logistics Autonomous logistic vehicles Transportation between production lines Smart Factory Trends Additive Manufacturing 3D printing Transfer from CAD data to a real model Internet of Things Connection between smart objects/machines/devices Intelligent, real-time data exchange Augmented Reality Merging of real world and virtual support E.g. Logistics commissioning 6
Autonomous Intra Logistics & Predictive Analytics Autonomous Intra Logistics Robots / autonomous vehicles which are transporting material between production lines or in the warehouse Secure authentication and sensors for safety on transportation paths Material handling with wide range of racks Predictive Analytics Real-time data creation/collection from smart machines Algorithms which analyze state of machines e.g. for predictive maintenance Statistical techniques like machine learning, data mining, predictive modeling More efficient transportation between production lines Employees do not have to transport manually time and cost savings Optimized and standardized programmed routes for autonomous vehicles Minimizing risks Optimizing work processes trough forecasting Opportunity of identifying new revenue opportunities 7
Some examples Predictive Analytics Predictive maintenance Production efficiency Human-Machine- Interaction Robots and employees to interact jointly Automation in production processes Autonomous vehicles in Intra Logistics Autonomous logistic vehicles Transportation between production lines Smart Factory Trends Additive Manufacturing 3D printing Transfer from CAD data to a real model Internet of Things Connection between smart objects/machines/devices Intelligent, real-time data exchange Augmented Reality Merging of real world and virtual support E.g. Logistics commissioning 8
Human-Machine-Interaction & Additive Manufacturing Human-Machine-Interaction System which includes humans, interfaces and technologies (e.g. production robots and humans interaction) Technologies consider ergonomics, work sciences, technology design, background informatics Innovations like voice interfaces & recognition possible Additive Manufacturing Rapid prototyping through computer internal product data (e.g. CAD) Generation of 3D models as fast reference for real product Programmed technology which works with a transferred coding of generated product data Active and intelligent interfaces on robots optimize work for employees in the production Improved communications and warning systems Cost reduction through more efficient and less work steps Objects can be almost every shape and geometry Ideas can develop faster faster time-to-market Much cheaper to create prototypes after recovery time Immediate feedback and feel of an object imagination 9
Some examples Predictive Analytics Predictive maintenance Production efficiency Human-Machine- Interaction Robots and employees to interact jointly Automation in production processes Autonomous vehicles in Intra Logistics Autonomous logistic vehicles Transportation between production lines Smart Factory Trends Additive Manufacturing 3D printing Transfer from CAD data to a real model Internet of Things Connection between smart objects/machines/devices Intelligent, real-time data exchange Augmented Reality Merging of real world and virtual support E.g. Logistics commissioning 10
Internet of Things & Augmented Reality Internet of Things Internetworking of physical devices, smart objects and other items Connection through software, sensors & electronics Communication in form of real-time data exchange Augmented Reality Computer supported expansion of the perception of the reality information humans cannot see e.g. radar, distance pictures, infrared, etc. Mostly: added information which address to a visual reaction Tracking data for real-time analysis of processes Process optimization Optimized resource consumption Instantaneous control and response in complex autonomous systems Employees have continuous mobile information Hands-free real-time data efficiency and worker s safety Visual alerts and reminders while working Lightweight wearable smart glasses solutions 11