What is Industry 4.0 ?
Industry 4.0 focuses on the digitization of manufacturing where a number of automation, manufacturing and data management technologies are coming together using internet technology. The integration of technologies is leading to intelligent collaboration, monitoring and process management in real-time
Industry 4.0 extends to:
- embedded sensors and software
- data management technologies
- artificial intelligence
- machine learning
- product lifecycle management
The principles of Industry 4.0 talks about:
- Interoperability
- Real-time capability
- Virtualization
- Modularity
What is MTAB’s Smart Factory Automation (SFA) Training System?
MTAB’s Smart Factory Automation is the evolution of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, incorporating Industry 4.0 principles in a training system. It brings interoperability, virtualization, real-time capability, and modularity to control the entire manufacturing process. It integrates process, control, data exchange automation and Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) in manufacturing, inspection, quality control, assembly, storage, material handling, RFID technology, and CIMSIM Control System. Our automation system enables efficient management, monitoring, and implementation using diverse control technologies. It empowers users with insights and dynamic operation, leveraging automation and data to drive processes throughout the ecosystem. The inclusion of wireless RFID technology and data acquisition enhances control, monitoring, and responsiveness.
It is a state-of-the-art automated factory with industrial machines and automation sub-systems designed to build skills and knowledge in Industry 4.0 and manufacturing technologies.
Types of Smart Factory Solutions.
MTAB Smart Flexible Manufacturing System are available in multiple configurations and are a great way to introduce trainees and students to the concept of factory automation. The MTAB SFMS system is an integrated, computer-controlled, automated manufacturing system that covers material handling system, and CNC machine tools, that can simultaneously process medium-sized volumes of a variety of parts. MTAB- SFMS is designed to be flexible, modular, expandable and affordable. The SFMS can be controlled using a real- time PLC based software controller or PLC-based HMI (Touch Screen). Here are some of the SFMS configurations.
FMS 1 Configuration semi production Mill and Industrial Robot.
FMS 2 Configuration Benchtop CNC Lathe Mill with Loading Arms, Shutle Conveyor, ASRS
FMS 3 Configuration Benchtop CNC Lathe Mill with Loading Arms, Robot,Shutle Conveyor, ASRS, Vision Inspection
SMART FACTORY SYSTEM is a didactic tool for teaching and training in the areas of Manufacturing Automation. It can be used extensively to teach and train in the areas of Enterprise integration , Smart Flexible manufacturing system, Integrated Computer-Aided Manufacturing, Manufacturing process management, Product lifecycle management. At the end of using this product extensively, the user can adapt themselves to industry relevant shop floor practices across various manufacturing verticals. The objective of the product is to provide a platform for skilling the users in fundamental manufacturing skills and enabling them to apply those skills in the real time industry. We offer full Industry 4.0 capabilities with the smart factory system, including a virtual twin of the hardware, which can be used for simulation and control, and an IOT application for Overall Equipment Efficiency Analysis.
SFA1 Configuration Benchtop CNC Lathe, Mill with Loading Arms, Robot, Transfer Conveyor, AGV, ASRS, Robotics, Quality Inspection
SFA2 Configuration Semi Production CNC Lathe, Mill, Gantry Loading, AGV, ASRS, Assembly, Robotics, CIMSIM
SFA 3 Configuration Industrial CNC Lathe, Mill, Robotics, ASRS,AGV, Vision Inspection
Warehouse Management is a key concept in logistics and supply chain management. The MTAB Smart Warehouse System and System Programming provides hands-on training in automated warehouse storage, material handling, distribution, information management, quality inspection, and process control. It is designed for modular expansion and introduction of new concepts as the customer develops the program to add more complex activities. The MTAB system integrates multiple automation technologies such as PLC for programming and control, Human Machine Interface (HMI) for interaction and testing, RFID for information and process management, Vision for automated inspection, sensor technologies to control traffic and execution, etc. The optional Industry 4.0 package includes a digital virtualization of the system for both control and simulation and an IOT application for monitoring each element of the Smart Warehouse.
It comprises of many processes involved in warehousing such as –
- Material Storage
- Material Handling
- Material Transfer
- Inspection
- Quality Control
- Smart warehouse management using RFID technology
Introducing Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) through Smart Factory Automation.
MTAB’s Smart Factory Automation training system is enabled such that data from all the equipment is collected in an cloud equipment and via the MTAB IIOT app for Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) data is visible and information is visualized.
- Data collection through sensors
- Secure gateway set up for cloud transmission
- Communication protocols used for IIOT
- Interpretation of data through visualization
- Predictive maintenance scheduling
Internet of Things includes:
- Networking of devices
- Talking to humans and other devices
- via the internet using sensors, embedded electronic, software
- allowing real-time collection of information
Smart Factory Incorporates:
- Production Virtualization
- Production Programming, Simulation
- Material Handling and Storage
- Material Transfer Systems
- Automated Assembly Operations
- Robotics
- Inspection (Visual)
- Quality Control (measurement based)
- RFID Technology for real-time data management
- Smart Factory Control for remote monitoring and adjustment
- Internet of Things Platform
- Data Analysis from Inspection System
Coordinate measuring machine (CMM).
Some glimpses of our e-learning module.
Industry 4.0 & Digital Twin.
Digitization of manufacturing is rapidly growing and requires understanding of simulating various types of manufacturing processes and equipment for manufacturing companies to make decisions on equipment introduction, process changes, factory layouts and much more. Digital twins are being used to understand the impacts of such changes. A digital twin is a virtual representation of the physical assets, that can be employed to design, study, monitor, control, predict and correct. IIOT is a type of digital twin. Types of Digital Twin: Product, Process, Plant and Performance. To work with digital twins, trainees must have basic knowledge of several technologies: CAD, CAM, PLC, Sensors, Circuit design, etc. MTAB will support Siemens Suite , FlexSim Suite, Virtual Universe Pro, Catia, Automation Studio, etc.
As trainees, the MTAB Smart Manufacturing Hub will deliver skills training in:
- Basics of digital twins
- Designing digital twins
- Parameterization of digital twins
- Simulation of digital twins
- Programming of digital twins
- What-if modifications of digital twins
Some glimpses of Digital Twin.
Integrated learning for industry 4.0.
MTAB’s Smart Factory Automation System is a modular setup and covers several different technologies and learning course-ware is applicable across multiple engineering learning disciplines. The goals are for trainees to apply the knowledge across different industry verticals. The areas are broadly shown in the pictogram here.
Training Objectives
- Explore mulitple manufacturing and automation technologies
- Knowledge on interfacing and automation techniques
- Process planning and material handling system Data acquisition and processing
- Building digital twins and simulation of sequences
- Maintenance of these systems
Career Scope :
