MANAGEMENT | PROCESS CONTROL
Control) or PLC hardware and software that allows communication within different fieldbuses to meet interconnectivity requirements. Automated integration with factory logistics systems, supply networks and other machinery in the production cycle is also provided.
Above: This Maris control panel shows the broad range of data that is collected from its
compounding extruders
tion systems and remote loading of instructions (recipes); automated integration with factory logistics systems, supply networks or other produc- tion machinery; simple and intuitive human-ma- chine interface; remote maintenance, diagnostics or control; and continuous monitoring of working conditions and process parameters through appropriate sets of sensors and the adaptability to process deviations. Systems developed by Maris to provide Industry 4.0 features include CNC (Computer Numerical
Industry 4.0 allows the intensive use, assessment and analysis of production data within an IT system at a corporate level. PLC programs can collect large amounts of data on production and process levels, including pressure values, temperatures and totalisers. Exchange of data between production and corporate levels of a company, or with other systems in the line, is ensured to improve product quality, for example. Maris uses globally recog- nised protocols such as Profinet or the open OPC Unified Architecture (UA). According to Dr Krischan Jeltsch, Head of
Innovation & Digitalisation at Swiss co-kneader extruder maker Buss, the company is seeing increas- ing activity in Industry 4.0 projects at research centres, as well as requests from customers and value chain partners, with a focus on IoT (Internet of Things) via sensors for condition monitoring. Additional topics include services such as AR
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