What impact could smart factories have on productivity? One claim is that manufacturing productivity could be boosted by up to 30%1.
SO WHAT IS THE SMART FACTORY AND HOW CAN YOU BENEFIT?
Inspired by The Internet of Things the smart factory is a production model where operations are connected across the plant. At the heart of the smart factory is the coordination of machinery and personnel and the idea that with everyone and everything inter-connected, production proceeds smoothly and seamlessly.
The benefits are significant. Advanced robotics speed up production lines, increasing efficiency. New techniques such as 3D printing enhance output quality and provide customers with exciting new solutions. Order personalisation allows manufacturers to move away from mass production and produce to individual customer requirements. And when things go wrong - up to 20% of profits are lost every year due to unplanned downtime - smart technology minimises the impact with sensors on the production line that quickly identify problems and send alarm tickets to the radios of maintenance staff.
Communication is the key ingredient in a smart factory. It’s all about connecting the workforce using devices designed for the environment. Our MOTOTRBO™ radios are ideal, as they include a range of productivity-focused features such as enhanced voice quality to counter loud noise, extended battery life for long shifts and better reception coverage. Add in smart applications like WAVE Workgroup Communications so every worker can communicate with one another, irrespective of the device they’re using, and you have a complete communication solution that will optimise operations.
DISCOVER MORE - LISTEN THE LATEST PODCAST IN OUR 'SMARTER FACTORIES. SAFER WORKERS. PRODUCTIVITY TRANSFORMED' SERIES HERE.
If you’d like to join the conversation about how to maximise the your investment in technology to bring to life the smart factory, we’d be delighted to welcome you to the Motorola Solutions Community EMEA LinkedIn Group.
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Transforming Productivity the Smart Way - Author Sean Fitzgerald
What impact could smart factories have on productivity?
One claim is that manufacturing productivity could be boosted by up to 30%1.
SO WHAT IS THE SMART FACTORY AND HOW CAN YOU BENEFIT?
Inspired by The Internet of Things the smart factory is a production model where operations are connected across the plant. At the heart of the smart factory is the coordination of machinery and personnel and the idea that with everyone and everything inter-connected, production proceeds smoothly and seamlessly.
The benefits are significant. Advanced robotics speed up production lines, increasing efficiency. New techniques such as 3D printing enhance output quality and provide customers with exciting new solutions. Order personalisation allows manufacturers to move away from mass production and produce to individual customer requirements. And when things go wrong - up to 20% of profits are lost every year due to unplanned downtime - smart technology minimises the impact with sensors on the production line that quickly identify problems and send alarm tickets to the radios of maintenance staff.
Communication is the key ingredient in a smart factory. It’s all about connecting the workforce using devices designed for the environment. Our MOTOTRBO™ radios are ideal, as they include a range of productivity-focused features such as enhanced voice quality to counter loud noise, extended battery life for long shifts and better reception coverage. Add in smart applications like WAVE Workgroup Communications so every worker can communicate with one another, irrespective of the device they’re using, and you have a complete communication solution that will optimise operations.
DISCOVER MORE - LISTEN THE LATEST PODCAST IN OUR
'SMARTER FACTORIES. SAFER WORKERS. PRODUCTIVITY TRANSFORMED' SERIES HERE.
OR DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN TO THE FIRST RECORDING WHERE YOU CAN HEAR ME DISCUSS
HOW SMART TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING THE FACE OF MANUFACTURING.
If you’d like to join the conversation about how to maximise the your investment in technology to bring to life the smart factory, we’d be delighted to welcome you to the Motorola Solutions Community EMEA LinkedIn Group.
Sean Fitzgerald, Senior Solutions Marketing Manager, Motorola Solutions
Connect with Sean on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sean-fitzgerald/1/705/4a0
1Siemens (2014). ‘UK’s first digital factory demonstrator launched’