Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 (also known by its German names Industrie 4.0 and i4.0) refers to automation and big data exchange in regards to manufacturing technologies, such as cyber-physical systems, cloud computing and the internet of things.

Why is Big Data Important?

Big data is the high quantity of both structured and unstructured data that a business receives every day. Big data can be evaluated to gain insights that result in making better decisions and implementing strategic business decisions.

Businesses can utilise data from various sources and analyse it to find solutions that result in reduced costs, improved time efficiency, development of new products, enhanced system integration, less downtime, less risk and improved decision making. When big data and Industry 4.0 data analytics are both taken into consideration, businesses can undertake many kinds of duties, including:

• Determining primary reasons of failures, issues and defects in near-real time
• Re-calculating whole risk portfolios in minutes
• Identifying fraudulent activities before they impact the company

The Scope of Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 encompasses a comprehensive range of fields, including:

Machine Automation

• Industry robots
• Automated guided vehicle
• Industrial machinery

Predictive Maintenance

• Production performance evaluation
• Machine condition
• Abnormal diagnosis / self diagnosis devices
• Measurement of Industry 4.0 sensors / Industrie 4.0 sensors
• Preventative maintenance

Factory Environmental Monitoring

• Electricity monitoring
• Factory waste water
• Energy management

Production Testing Equipment

• Machine vision
• Motion I/O cards
• Computing platform
• Controller

MES & Production Profile including OEE

• Information between the front end equipment & MES application
• Production Traceability

Industry 4.0 Advantages & Inclusions

• Safety switch points
• Measurement technologies
• Incorporated data acquisition
• Predictive analysis
• Remote data access
• Remote condition monitoring services software
• Corrective actions
• Full redundant systems for significant Industry 4.0 applications

The Levels of Industry 4.0

System integration operators can improve their efficiency by using cost-effective Industry 4.0 technologies. The next level of automation to be considered is the cyber-level, then the cognition-level, and finally the configuration-level. This uses attributes such as self-configuring, self-adjusting and self-optimising.

HYDAC Strategy

As leading Industry 4.0 solution providers in New Zealand, HYDAC can guide our clients through the Industry 4.0 implementation process to improve their hydraulic application. We can implement remote condition monitoring and self-correction systems, set up everything in advance, and provide training to you and your staff so you can get the most out of and be confident using this new technology. Our packages range from basic integrated data acquisition to fully customised monitoring and support.

Enquire About Industry 4.0 Today

As one of the leading Industry 4.0 companies in New Zealand, HYDAC can make your business compatible with internet of services Industry 4.0 and improve your operations. Call us today on 0800 439 2269 or contact us online for more information.