CONTENTS
AUGUST 2022
FEATURES
In the factory of the future, software will be every bit as important to product assembly as robots, riveters and nutrunners. This eBook provides a comprehensive look at data flow in today’s assembly plant. We look at what data to collect, how to collect it, how to analyze it, how to apply it, and how to protect it.
Sensors for Industry 4.0
IIoT-enabled sensors can help manufacturers avoid machine downtime.—John Sprovieri
New types of hardware will be needed to collect, route, process and display manufacturing data.—John Sprovieri
No one software platform will dominate the market.—Jon Kepa Gerrikagoitia, Ph.D.
How can a manufacturer ensure its IIoT assembly lines are properly connected? Use control- and field-level automation equipment with interfaces that meet the latest communication standards.—Jim Camillo
It’s important to understand the principles and technologies behind MES software, so it will work for your needs, rather than the other way around.—Bob Miklosey
By creating an industrial cloud, VW hopes to improve systemwide productivity by 30 percent.—John Sprovieri
Production ‘pain points’ should be identified and well documented.–Austin Weber
DEPARTMENTS
This showcase displays the latest hardware, software, sensors and other technologies to help assemblers implement Industry 4.0.—Jim Camillo
Cover design by Mike Robinson
Animation courtesy HQuality Video, Creatas Video+ / Getty Images Plus
Cover animation courtesy VectorFusionArt, Creatas Video+ / Getty Images Plus
FACTORY OF THE FUTURE AUGUST 2022