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INDUSTRY 4.0/IIoT


One area of production praised by WEF is Gimo’s ‘touchless


changeovers’, which are achieved through smart automation


into two plants, one for the inserts and one for the tool systems. Both of these are the biggest production plants in the world in their respective fields with a total surface area of 110,000 square metres. Running through the factory is a digital thread that unites production activities with data driven insights.


‘Touchless changeovers’ One area of production praised by WEF is Gimo’s ‘touchless changeovers’, which allow tool design patterns to be changed automatically, even during unmanned shifts. Historically, design patterns in production cells had to be changed manually, with operators from the day shifts preparing machines to run through the night. This took time and resources, and limited flexibility during unmanned shifts. Seeking an alternative, Gimo invested in


smart automation with ultra-flexible robots, machines, tools and fixtures, which together perform complex, touchless changeovers without the need for any human oversight. This is just one example where digitalisation


boosts productivity and takes the strain of performing monotonous tasks away from human workers. Digital technologies are also used to deliver improvements in other areas, such as maintenance. Increasingly, sensors are being fitted to plant equipment, collecting data for parameters such as pressure, temperature, vibration and acoustics. This data, combined with sophisticated analytics, can reveal patterns and problems before downtime occurs. Businesses looking to invest in digital


technologies should look to the Lighthouses for guidance. Their agility and resilience set them apart before the pandemic, and are part of a strong foundation to withstand the changes it has brought forth. With more businesses recognising the need to go digital, but perhaps not knowing how to sustain the benefits, having 69 guiding lights is key to industry’s future.


Sandvik Coromant www.home.sandvik


Excellence in flow & level measurement.


Pulsar Measurement is pleased to introduce the


ULTRA 4 & dB3 with double sunshield


• 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 europe@pulsarmeasurement.com or +44 (0) 1684 891371


P U L SAR M E A S U R E M E N T . C O M


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