What is the status of the penetration of IIoT in manufacturing as part of Industry 4.0?
IIoT is the core component of Industry transformation across the globe. In the manufacturing sector, IIoT is optimizing entire processes and so is being implemented at breakneck speed. After the pandemic, IIoT became invaluable as it cut across restrictions of movement and the lack of workforce. The precise data that IIoT provides could be sent to the required resource anywhere at any time. At Delta, we solved several issues remotely for our customers simply with their shared data. Eventually, the sharing of data and online connectivity promotes faster turnaround time and reduces down time for machines.
How has IIoT changed manufacturing?
IIoT brings meticulousness to several areas of manufacturing. It is complimentary to automation as they both help reduce human errors. The precise data that IIoT extracts from automation devices helps in analysing and making the micro improvements required to optimize the manufacturing process. IIoT has also transformed quality control with alerts and precise data that can help spot problems faster. The amount of time saved in maintenance aids profitability and helps companies stay one up above the competition.
How does IIoT assist in the challenges of making processes greener?
Automation itself has contributed significantly to making processes more environment friendly. IIoT furthers this endeavour by gathering precise data to optimise the usage of energy across systems. Optimising resources, reducing the wastage of energy, and minimising errors go a long way in making manufacturing and all other processes greener.
IIoT has also reduced the requirement of travel. Delta’s support team often handles specific issues with just the precise data provided by our customer and does the calculations or changes the algorithm if required. By creating ease, IIoT has inspired companies to widen their scope and expand into multiple product lines. Yet, both automation and IIoT ensure they do it in the most responsible way towards the planet.
Tell us about Delta’s IIoT Automation portfolio.
Delta has multiple offerings in IIoT based on customer requirements. Our complete automation solutions include communicative devices like PLCs, HMIs, Sensors, and Drives, Motion control, all of which are also optimized for IIoT connectivity. Delta PLCs and HMIs have a minimum of two ports and also connect to the Ethernet, the preferred communication protocol.
Delta’s DIAlink is an IoT platform with multiple communication protocols to connect within a plant across multiple devices to collect data and create data visualization. We have different gateways and routers to link a machine to the internet. Our Switches and DX series cloud routers are both gateways and routers that can convert other existing communication lines from one protocol to another. At Delta, we also provide the software for the analysis, calculations, and algorithms.
What gives Delta Electronics the edge in the IIoT segment?
Delta Electronics provides global quality products and solutions. Our IIoT segment is backed by a complete automation solution and we are a single source of integration. We have multiple products which can communicate across multiple communication protocols. Delta products also work splendidly as standalone with pre-existing product lines. We prioritise the safety of data, with several of our devices being password protected. The Delta DX series cloud routers have several safety patents and a user requires authenticity to view, modify or pull out data.
We also provide a lot of free software. The benefits do not discontinue post sale as Delta offers excellent after-sale support both remote support by a sizable technical team and onsite channel partner support as well. Delta invests a lot in research and testing new products in IIoT and hence, we keep innovating.
The article was published in OEM Update Magazine
