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also important, with high-res images and high-definition video becoming standard requirements that intensify the need for faster networking speeds and larger bandwidth.
Signal integrity is another factor affecting data transmission. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) causes disturbances in electrical systems that exist in radio, DC and microwave frequencies. Some of these issues can be resolved through better printed circuit board (PCB) design or by altering the layout of devices relative to each other and wire harnesses. A move away from physical circuits to digital or software-defined circuits can also improve signal integrity. Using retimers in RF chips can also help to eliminate signal integrity concerns with HD video.
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Designers and engineers must also consider that some connectors are not meant to be replaced for years once installed. These connectors should maintain their power consumption performance and EMI resistance throughout their useful life. Digital twins can help engineers identify EMI sources in the metaverse and make design changes before building a physical
product, allowing them to reroute wiring harnesses and change the component layout for maximum signal integrity without traditional trial and error in the physical world.
Current applications of the industrial metaverse
There are several use cases where the industrial metaverse is already generating significant benefits in various industries. The automotive industry uses a batch production approach where different models are produced on separate lines or one batch at a time on the same line. This approach is capital-intensive, with substantial investments in multiple production lines. It is also time- inefficient, with a loss in production when switching from one model to another. The industrial metaverse is changing the production approach of the automotive sector by allowing engineers to visualise the layout of a production line using motion capture suits and VR headsets. They can then optimise the line in great detail, including the sequence of tasks and equipment layout. With this level of control over vehicle production, it is even becoming
possible to efficiently produce different models on the same production line. The aerospace industry is also benefitting from the industrial metaverse, along with advances in additive manufacturing. This industry traditionally uses several parts bolted together in an assembly to build components, which has the potential to introduce several potential failure points, including each individual part and the connections holding them together. Using 3D visualisation, engineers can now design that component as a single unit printed with additive manufacturing. This approach improves safety by eliminating failure modes and reduces costs by simplifying the manufacturing process. AR and VR headsets can bring remote experts to a physical work site. Through their headset, they can see exactly what the onsite technician sees in 3D, enabling experts to assist in identifying and analysing a cause of failure or advise on repair methods. Onsite technicians can also access specifications and equipment manuals for reference during maintenance tasks using the same eyeglasses or headsets.
Conclusion
Advances in IoT, digital twins, AR and VR have laid the platform for the industrial metaverse, thereby ushering in tremendous opportunities and efficiencies. Many sectors are already taking advantage of the digital world to improve designs, processes and manufacturing technology.
With the industrial metaverse relying on high-quality data from the physical world in real-time, a significant emphasis is placed on signal integrity. Therefore, the quality of connections and the electrical connectors that support the network is critical. Industrial organisations working with partners who understand their challenges and the technology supporting the industrial metaverse can optimally take advantage of the many opportunities it represents. Molex has a long history of working with its customers to understand how and where they can best leverage the industrial metaverse for their best business outcomes. And this is just the beginning of what metaverse can bring to the factory floor.
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