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Machine connectivity for a factory-wide IoT solution<\/h1><\/span>
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The basic ideas of Industry 4.0<\/strong> are reflected in particular in a networked and thus data-transparent factory.
\nThe basis for this is the digital machine connection<\/strong> or the digital integration of all relevant operating resources in production, assembly and the logistical provision of materials.<\/p>\n<\/div>

The basic ideas of Industry 4.0<\/strong> are reflected in particular in a networked and thus data-transparent factory.
\nThe basis for this is the digital machine connection<\/strong> or the digital integration of all relevant operating resources in production, assembly and the logistical provision of materials.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Benefits of end-to-end machine connectivity<\/h2><\/span>
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Today, there are numerous real-world examples that prove that lean, digital processes in a factory not only enable enormous increases in efficiency<\/strong>, but also significantly increase flexibility<\/strong>. With the help of real-time data acquisition, it is possible to immediately uncover inefficiencies in the process or to counter external disruptions with ad hoc rescheduling. However, such examples of industrial manufacturing quickly reveal a very high level of complexity, which can only be mastered through digital machine integration.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Advantages for factory operators<\/h2><\/span>
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Digital networking of production machines creates transparency<\/strong> in your factory<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Through machine integration, you create end-to-end digital processes and thus flexible planning capability<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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End-to-end digital system integration in your factory helps to leverage significant optimization potentials<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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247FactoryNet is able to network many different control systems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Digital data: Efficiency and flexible action in real time!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Challenges with digital machine integration<\/h2><\/span>
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However, connecting machines to a factory IoT often involves a certain amount of effort. The main reason is that no uniform standard interfaces are available for machine networking in the IIoT<\/strong>. Although OPC UA offers a recognized technical basis for Industrie 4.0 system integration, the information model specified by the manufacturer must always be taken into account when using OPC UA. The initiative is being driven to a large extent by the VDMA and VDW and aims to remedy the situation by standardizing the interfaces. However, since a uniform approach is not possible, especially for existing machines, it must always be clarified individually which data can actually be obtained from the respective PLC or NC.<\/p>\n

As a factory operator, you must therefore reckon with a certain initial outlay for networking your production facilities. So that the costs don’t go through the roof, we support you in the machine connection with a problem-specific approach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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System integration 4.0: A new results-oriented view of your factory!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Integrating the networked machines into production IT.<\/h2><\/span>
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The integration of production machines into a company’s digital processes is usually done by means of an MES<\/strong> (Manufacturing Execution System). This forms an intermediate layer between the company-wide ERP system, in which customer orders are planned, and the production level, in which these customer orders are processed in the form of production orders. Since production order planning involves issues such as lot size optimization, etc., the MES must transform the sales order view into a factory view.<\/p>\n

To use such a system, the machine connection to the MES is required. Ideally, this machine connection is made via OPC UA<\/strong>, as MES manufacturers have developed ready-made interfaces for this purpose.<\/p>\n

In the course of machine networking for Industrie 4.0-compliant factory development, the OEE must also be digitally recorded as a decisive key figure for detecting and measuring productivity improvements.<\/p>\n

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Use of AI is not witchcraft<\/h2><\/span>
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The real potential of Industry 4.0 lies in the processing of digital data by artificial intelligence<\/strong>. It is only through the use of AI that production machine networking creates completely new opportunities for optimizing industrial production. To this end, in a few years there will be ready-made tools that automate tasks such as planning, maintenance, optimization and other tasks, some of which are very specific, using AI algorithms. This system integration 4.0<\/strong> will be just as natural as the use of industrial robots today. As a basis for using these tools, however, the availability of digital data and thus end-to-end machine connectivity must be established.<\/p>\n

There is thus no alternative to networking your devices, machines and systems, i.e. your entire operating resources in the factory. Companies that want to be competitive in the future must now ensure cross-production machine networking.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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We tailor our offer for machine connectivity to your individual requirements<\/h2><\/span>
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