Press release
May 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us to be more resourceful and to maximize what we already have. We saw prominent FMCG manufacturers redesigning existing lines, companies adopting a lights-out approach, and discussions about shorter supply chains coming into play.
Jozef Ceh, Manager for Digital Transformation at SMC Corporation ANZ
Jozef Ceh, manager for digital transformation at SMC Corporation ANZ, says that from the many findings, an important finding is the future security of your company. "Every company is looking for a competitive advantage to bring their company up to date, and Industry 4.0 is definitely the answer."
Jozef notes that SMC offers new and existing customers a practical approach to accelerate their digitization without the high upfront investment costs.
Steps towards intelligent flexibility
“Instead of updating entire systems, there are intelligent and affordable decisions that you can make. Customers can identify products in their factories that are underutilized, e.g. B. an EX600 fieldbus system that enables remote access. "
SMC recognizes the need for an expanded virtual presence and is involved in every step.
Customers using an older fieldbus from the aging EX250 or EX500 series or even compatible valve series with D-Sub connection could retrofit a new EX600 to enable intelligent functions. "The SMC team of application engineers can offer remote access to set them up, as well as ongoing virtual technical and sales support."
"We help customers make their business remotely future-proof, easily and inexpensively," explains Jozef.
About the EX600 series
The module valve and the I / O system of the EX600 series can be connected to various industrial networks via the specified SI unit. "This enables the customer to configure a customer-specific arrangement of the valves and I / O required for the project."
The EX600 connects to an industrial network as a network device and enables local reduced wiring system configurations or a distributed network system to include pneumatic valves, digital and analog I / O as well as special modules such as I / O connection master modules, wireless transmission and RTD sensor inputs interconnect, high current outputs and more.
"This system enables flexible configurations of I / O, valves or both, as well as other advantages such as parameterization, diagnostics and remote configuration that support the requirements for digital smart factories," says Jozef.
Digitization is not as daunting as you think. Implementing remote access, intelligent flexibility, and collecting big data can be slow and gradual. Many of these functions are already within reach – with the right products, you only have to activate these functions, ”concludes Jozef.
Source: positive.
