Connecting all operator stations provides visibility, traceability and the possibility to collect operational data throughout the entire production line. Operational decisions that improve productivity and reliability can now be based on real facts. Making it easier to proactively realize opportunities but also detect production weaknesses.
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Data, and how to use it, is key in modern industrial manufacturing
In an industrial manufacturing world increasingly powered by data, the question is not whether it is beneficiary to collect data or not. The question is instead how to collect and make best use of the data so that it can offer measurable advantages in the production process. Operational data is most valuable when it can be properly stored, analysed, and used to improve operational quality, productivity, and efficiency.
An opportunity where the sum is greater than the individual parts
Connecting all assembly stations offers a top down view of the entire assembly line. A productivity and quality enhancing health check providing operational information across all production steps. Thanks to the traceability the fully connected line enables, it is possible to quicker, easier and more proactive in identifying what is working and what is not working. And when issues occur, be able to find and address them faster.
Productivity
By collecting and documenting data from every tool on the assembly line, the capacity to monitor, analyse and continuously improve processes on the assembly line are improved. Advantages that all drive productivity. In addition, the ability to faster and more efficiently adapt the production line to internal or external changes and requirements is strengthened.
Traceability
To proactively foresee bottlenecks or quality issues before they actually cause any production disruptions. And when these do occur, have the ability to accurately pinpoint where in the production line these errors occur. Traceability improves productivity, reduces the number of recalls, minimizes downtime and simplifies re-balancing of the production line.
Visibility
Manage tightening programs in several stations requires visibility to know exactly where errors occur. With the right software solutions you can identify the relevant information you need to identify the errors root cause, and solve them faster.
The Atlas Copco roadmap to smarter manufacturing
Smart Integrated Assembly is our concept for industrial manufacturers looking to transform and implement Smart Factories. It encompasses our ecosystem of tools, hardware, software and services solutions providing unrivalled competitive value in each step of the customers’ product manufacturing cycles. The result is more efficient, flexible, adaptable, and safe manufacturing processes that support reduced downtime, better use of materials and energy and a substantial waste reduction.
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To sum it all up
“Line Connected” is the fourth of five steps in the Smart Integrated Assembly concept which starts with “Joint Fastened”, Station Controlled” and “Station Automated” and finally “Factory Integrated”.
A comprehensive Industry 4.0 offering that starts with that very first fastened joint and ends with a fully integrated Smart Factory. Manufacturing processes reengineered by Atlas Copco. Getting it right from the start.