Smart factories of the future
As the world continues with its fight against climate change, with most corporations battling to meet net zero goals, the topic of environmental sustainability has never been more topical. However, Eleven Dynamics believes that smart factory solutions, which the company already produces, are the answer the manufacturing industry is looking for. The automation metrology specialists claim its smart factory solutions aim to reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, and support a circular economy.
How are smart factories more environmentally friendly than their traditional counterparts?
By utilising its Software Automation Suite, Eleven Dynamics can reduce the detection time of production errors that previously could have taken either hours or days to find. Instead, quality control measures are now automated, allowing for rapid detection and the minimising of waste.
Defect detection isn’t the only area that automation can improve; it can also help with enhancing energy efficiency levels. With automation, operation levels can be adjusted to suit optimal energy usage, ensuring that machines operate at peak efficiency with a decreased chance of energy loss due to either malfunction or wear.
If the factory is achieving the desired levels of efficiency, there should also be a reduction in waste being produced. This is because processes should have gotten more streamlined, with lean principles adopted once automation data has been gathered. IoT and real-time monitoring will also help engineers keep track of the resources that are being used and how much waste is being created.
Once the previous goals have been achieved, with all steps made easier with the addition of digital twins, the company should see a reduction in the amount of emissions it is producing. With controls now automated and operations optimised, engineers can also take part in environmental training to help push the green initiative. By taking these steps, companies can move away from traditional manufacturing to more sustainable, smart manufacturing.
Key features of the Eleven Dynamic Software Automation Suite:
- Robust 3D engine.
- User-friendly, simple user interface.
- Improved compatibility levels.
- Complete high-quality measurements with enhanced quality assurance.
- Comprehensive in-line integration features.
- Users can also opt for a free trial before buying the product.
Eleven Dynamics support smart factory solutions
The technologies developed by Eleven Dynamics in the realm of smart factory solutions support a circular economy as they optimise transportation, reduce emissions, and minimise waste. Another key part of the circular economy is ensuring that materials are either being reused or recycled to further minimise the company’s carbon footprint.
In addition to the circular economy design, Eleven Dynamics purposefully utilises technologies that will enhance environmental sustainability. For example, IoT provides real-time monitoring of energy, emissions, and resources. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning systems analyse the data to ensure that processes are completed with maximum efficiency and with a minimal effect on the company’s carbon footprint. Additionally, robotics and automation systems can improve quality assurance levels whilst also reducing waste.
Finally, the automation metrology specialists provide support and training where possible to ensure that all engineers and users have the required knowledge to operate machinery efficiently. Constant evolution is also key to staying on top of the latest sustainable resources and technologies, if you stop developing you will fall behind.