Unlocking Industrial Sensor Potential in the IIoT Era
In the dynamic landscape of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), one cannot ignore the pivotal role of industrial sensors in revolutionising manufacturing processes. As we navigate this era of unprecedented connectivity and data-driven decision-making, the true potential of industrial sensors becomes increasingly evident, offering a myriad of benefits to industries worldwide.
Industry 4.0 and Australia: How are we tracking?
In this PKN exclusive round-table discussion with Open IIoT, Australia’s leading cohort of Industry 4.0 and automation experts, we find out from where things are at…after Covid.
Why Invest in Smart Manufacturing Practices?
We’re all privy to talks about smart manufacturing, smart factory, machine learning, IIOT, ITOT convergence, and so on, and many manufacturers have already embarked on their smart manufacturing journeys. Let’s take a pause and really think about it… Is it really important or is it a fad? If it is important, then why?
Before investing in new technology, consider its holistic value.
Predictive maintenance — to catch equipment breakdowns before they appear and reduce downtime — is becoming a priority for manufacturers. As evidence of this, Balluff was recently asked by a Melbourne manufacturer to deliver a solution that proactively manages maintenance on press tools.
Open IIoT Group Launches the Podcast of the Year
As a cohort of some of Australia’s most prominent automation brands, ‘breaking through the jargon’ to make complex smart manufacturing concepts simple, an Open IIoT podcast is a long time coming. As a future-thinking podcast, there could be no better place for a launch than a similarly future-thinking event: the Modern Manufacturing Expo on 20 and 21 September at the Sydney Showgrounds.
AUSPACK FILES: Jim Wallace, Sales Manager at Balluff, talks about Open IIOT
Hear from Jim Wallace on Open IIoT’s mission and goals for manufacturing in Australia.
Additive manufacturing unlocks industry 4.0 possibilities
The concept of Industry 5.0 – developing Artificial Intelligence to work alongside robots and smart machines- has been an increasing topic of conversation in the global manufacturing landscape. However, a number of key manufacturing insiders have argued that Australia still needs to get to grips with Industry 4.0 before we can move on to the next phase of industrialisation.
Product News: A customised finish with Beckhoff’s servo control
The design options open to Pinggau-based BT-Watzke are close to endless. That’s because the traditional Styrian company operates its own in-house engineering. Servo drive technology from Beckhoff Automation likewise plays an important role.
Predictive maintenance to alleviate challenges
The margin for error in food processing and packaging is slim to none, with a breakdown in the production line potentially resulting in a whole batch of products being discarded. The Open IIoT Group explains how machinery data and predictive maintenance tools can reduce those risks.
KUKA iiQoT: One platform for all robots
What condition is your robot in? How efficiently is it working? KUKA iiQoT has an eye on all the condition data: from hardware to software and on to the controller. This central platform leverages the advantages of the Industrial Internet of Things and bundles the data of a complete robot fleet transparently and clearly in one dashboard.
Open IIoT is an Industry 4.0 collaboration of some of Australia’s most prominent automation brands – SMC Corporation, Beckhoff Automation, NORD Drivesystems, Balluff and Argus. In 2018 our members formed a cohort to deliver valuable, efficient and easy-to-understand information on IIoT and Industry 4.0.
