Internet of Things
But let us not forget
about the video capture technology and the analytics and big data that we can extract. This is no
longer about traditional security surveillance; this is more about using technology on an open IT
platform and digitalisation that will enable you to achieve your business goals. This can be monitoring the use of PPE in live environments, detecting anomalies like temperature or smoke, or providing access to areas or equipment based on an operative’s qualifications. Data, which can be collated from a variety of
sources and held on centralised secure networks, comprehensively manages production and enterprise resource planning among core manufacturing systems. These are all fully integrated to enable the exchange of information and optimise processes. Into this digital hegemony, technology meshes seamlessly with design and product development, enabling manufacturers to build, test and analyse applications in a virtual world before they go live. It might be too prescient to see humans as
an irrelevance in the digital manufacturing age but if human interaction is ever required, connectivity is a flexible friend that can allow,
for example, managers to step in to automatically isolate machines that are not required, or schedule downtime based on what the sensors are saying about the condition of the machines. This enables them to actively identify and avoid disruptions to the production process - unplanned downtime, which can bring everything to a halt, can be extremely expensive. Data is of course paramount in the
interconnected factory. So its capture and storage focuses the spotlight clearly on robust infrastructures that prevent crafty cyber criminals, bent on stealing valuable data or disrupting commercial activity, from seeing manufacturing as a glittering lure. Indeed, regular surveys reveal that UK manufacturers are the victims of millions of cyber attacks each year. Doubtless, there are many more attacks that go unheralded or unrecorded.
ExpErimEntation and innovation Counteracting cyber threats and hacks requires a robust infrastructure, spanning LAN, WAN, fibre optics and wireless technology, so the adoption of the latest in network infrastructure and cyber security to protect networks is paramount in an interconnected world. Remember, each device connected to the Internet of Things provides a
tempting gateway for a hacker to breach or compromise hardware and software systems. Investing now in expert knowledge and the technologies will keep you safe and secure. It is clear that manufacturing, where
experimentation and innovation are twin narratives, is at the forefront of integrating digital connectivity to improve productivity, performance and profits. And as the scope of the connected world continues to expand beyond the physical factory walls to encompass more and more the global supply networks, the possibilities for smart digitalisation will only grow, contributing in so many ways to reshaping our lives and allowing billions of people to share and prosper in yet unforeseen ways.
Advantex
www.advantex.uk.com
Excellence in flow & level measurement.
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• Achieves the highest level of flow accuracy in the UK • Independently tested & verified
• Continues data logging even when remote communication failure occurs
• On-screen analysis
Future proof for UMON3 & UMON4 moving into AMP 7
For more information on the Ultra 4 & its MCERT classification, contact
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