Why Is Industry 4.0 Taking So Long?What is Industry 4.0 and has it already arrived? As is the case with most historical progress, it’s hard to pinpoint when Industry 4.0 first started. We generally define the start of the third industrial revolution as roughly 1969, when programmable logic control systems emerged as a usable resource…
Explore what AI can – and cannot – do to help manufacturing processes and machines perform better. To some, “Artificial Intelligence” is a scary concept that invokes images of wars between men and machines. To others, AI holds the promise of increased machine and process performance because a clever algorithm can sift through millions of…
OMAC Leads Industry to Define Remote Access Practices for Plant Equipment OMAC’s practical guide is based on real-world experiences shared by 37 industry leaders from manufacturing and identifies seven action steps for a successful and secure implementation. Herndon, VA – Feb. 19, 2021 – The Organization for Machine Automation and Control (OMAC) in Sep 2020…
Remote Access through the internet is a powerful way to solve many problems that occur with plant floor equipment. If the Remote Access solution is not done right, it might introduce problems, operational difficulties, and even cybersecurity vulnerabilities to the plant floor. With this in mind, The Organization for Machine Automation and Control (OMAC) convened…
The Covid-19 pandemic that spread across the world early this year has disrupted production and challenged organizations to find a safe and smart mode of operation. It’s time for manufacturers to enable remote access to securely monitor and service equipment at a safe distance without needing to be there in person. Continuously collect data in…
Learn strategies to boost machine performance, reduce costs and increase enterprise value from #3 real-world manufacturing use cases Wednesday, March 3rd at 11am EST Analysis has shown that asset utilization has a tremendous influence on business success. On average, a 10% improvement in OEE (which measures availability, speed, and quality of machines on the shop…
“The Remote Equipment Access: Options Analysis” Report by The OpX Leadership Network provides a common understanding of the relative pros and cons of various common industry methodologies for remotely accessing equipment installed in manufacturing facilities. The goal is to enable safe and secure remote equipment diagnostics and assistance. This work product is not intended as…
The OMAC Remote Access Workgroup Dec 02 – Security and Safety, Documentation and Change Management Watch the Recording from Dec 02 View & Download the Presentation SlidesMeeting Minutes – Dec 02 This meeting covered: Details to be captured and documented when a remote activity occurs Information to be collected on the proposed remote access action…