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PLCS, INDUSTRIAL PCS & HMIS SUPPLEMENT FEATURE


Innovation by Automation: THE THREE PILLARS


• EtherCAT for deterministic, fast machine communication.


• IO-Link for integration of components.


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s the trends towards digitalisation and the mobile


information society gather momentum, smart factories, with efficient and fully connected supply chains, are becoming critical to manufacturing innovation. The concepts developed within


the Industry 4.0 and IIoT framework, are now finding practical implementations and are facilitating new production methods, intelligent process optimisation, and higher machine utilisation and production yields. In support of this progression


towards the connected, transparent, smart and collaborative factory, machine and supply chain, Omron’s ‘Innovation by Automation’ philosophy is based on three key pillars: • Integrated Automation • Intelligent Automation • Interactive Automation


INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – INTEGRATION THROUGH ADVANCED CONTROL Synchronous control of all machines and devices is crucial to this with integration of logic, motion, safety, robotics together with database connectivity, using open networks and communications protocols, all greatly assist this process. Omron’s integrated automation


platform, Sysmac, provides the functionality needed for a wide range of installations, from simple machines to complete manufacturing cells. It features uniform architecture, based on: • EtherNet/IP for connecting to the local and wider operational environments.


INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION – TURNING FACTORY FLOOR DATA INTO HIGH-VALUE INFORMATION Data collected from all relevant machine elements provides the base for intelligent analysis and visualisation of machine and process performance. Omron’s new generation of


machine controllers provides an integrated SQL-database interface, where all collected data can be evaluated in a secure, fast and simple way. And with remote monitoring functionality, all performance and process parameters are accessible from any desired location.


INTERACTIVE AUTOMATION – HARMONIOUS INTERACTION BETWEEN HUMANS AND MACHINES The use of robots in production lines is increasing significantly, even outside traditional application areas. With a rising demand for customised (personalised) products, requirements for flexibility in automation are also growing. In application areas where the


flexibility and cognitive skills of humans are wanted, but the strength, accuracy and electronic data recording and reporting of robots are also required; a new generation of collaborative robots is emerging.


THE CONNECTED FACTORY For a connected factory, sourcing all automation equipment from a supplier such as Omron simplifies the network infrastructure. However, Omron also supports an open partner network with a standardised interface and connectivity architecture to allow other products to be specified.


Omron Electronics T: 0870 752 0861 E: uk@eu.omron.com www.industrial.omron.co.uk


/AUTOMATION PLCS, INDUSTRIAL PCS & HMIS | NOVEMBER 2015 S5


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