In-depth analysis of the benefits of digitization

140CPU5150 Maximize uptime and reduce total cost of machine ownership

140CPU5150 Production facilities around the world are prone to machine failures, resulting in the high cost of sending repair crews and significant losses from downtime. With remote access, no matter where the machine is located, maintenance personnel can quickly resolve any issues via a secure Internet connection.

140CPU5150 For example, Packaging Automation Ltd (PA) in the United Kingdom utilizes remote access technology to minimize machine failures and downtime. They diagnose and resolve machine problems remotely for customers around the world over secure broadband connections. HMS offers Ewon iot routers and cloud solutions that make this possible.

140CPU5150 The challenge for food and beverage Oems is to create machines that are both reliable and flexible, capable of rapid production and cost savings. Since the end user’s production line runs all year round, the downtime of the machine results in a significant loss of revenue. Machines need to adapt to rapid changes in production capacity, and ease of use and maintenance of machines becomes even more important in the face of labor shortages. HMS’s Ewon products allow users, engineers, and designers to quickly access machine data, increase equipment efficiency, easily track maintenance, and improve overall health.

However, the survey shows that only 15% of machine manufacturers are able to provide services to users remotely, with the main barriers being limited resources and concerns about security issues.

Stay competitive in an era of increasingly stringent regulations

140CPU5150 More regulations are being passed around the world to ensure food safety. Against the backdrop of increasingly stringent regulations, many businesses are finding it difficult to get the data they need. Using iot data, businesses can monitor food in the supply chain, reduce waste and prevent food safety incidents. For example, companies use sensors to comply with specific regulations such as temperature, humidity, and food expiration dates.

These sensors are monitored remotely, and they can control the operation of the machine 24/7 and monitor the status of the machine anytime and anywhere. In the UK, Howard Town Brewery uses sensors in the brewing process, giving it full control over production. This ensures that the beer meets the highest quality standards and saves on human resources. By monitoring these sensors remotely, it is even possible to start, stop and adjust production equipment. In addition, the remote monitoring solution can generate reports via email that plot online trends of performance over a period of time, which is very useful for optimizing machine and raw material handling.

140CPU5150 Stay competitive with iot solutions

The main resistance to change has been security concerns. Companies have shied away from the change because of fears of hacking, hijacking attacks and competitors stealing information.

140CPU5150 To avoid these IT issues, the key is to choose a cloud solution that is certified, secure, and continuously tested. At HMS, security is a top priority and we integrate security into every aspect of our solution framework.

Another concern for companies is the difficulty of landing the technology. Many of the new machines have Internet access, but they are concerned that some older machines may not be able to adapt to the new technology. Our Industrial iot solutions have none of this, and many older machines can be adapted to use network equipment. Network devices such as routers and switches can connect directly to the Internet, connecting sensors on existing machines to the Industrial Internet of Things.