Factory automation: the future of manufacturing

Tram Ho

Production automation: A strategy for taking shortcuts

The concept of automation has been around in the automotive industry since 1946 to describe the increasing use of automatic devices and controls in mechanized production lines, but thanks to the Industrial Revolution. In Industry 4.0, automation has really become a strong global trend. Some enterprises soon realized the opportunity from the application of automation in production and business and grasped to create certain competitive advantages, especially in unforeseen difficult situations.

COVID-19 is a prime example – seen as a “wave” that can make the most powerful businesses fall, but on the positive side, this is also the driving force behind businesses. manufacturers quickly find a more advanced solution to get rid of stagnation and paralysis. Specifically, a part of units has quickly adapted to difficult circumstances, flexibly, applied automation to maintain production and ensure safety for workers. Appreciating this flexibility and radical thinking, Mr. Dong Mai Lam – General Director of Schneider Electric Vietnam & Cambodia said, this trend will gradually become faster and stronger, under the impact of the pandemic, not only in Vietnam but around the world. To create change and bring all activities back to a higher “new normal”, businesses need to see automation as a long-term strategy and an effective investment in both employees and employees. power and revenue. In short, this solution is the driving force to promote businesses to break through, go beyond objective factors that are difficult to control.

“On the positive side, it is the pandemic that has helped accelerate the pace of digital transformation, making companies more aware of the importance of the technological revolution in manufacturing, along with the effects of the pandemic. The results the digital future can bring to businesses in a variety of different situations is also the reason why Schneider Electric constantly develops high technology to provide for the economy in general and other industries. partners in particular, solutions that are sustainable, increase connectivity and replaceable.” Mr. Lam added.

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Dong Mai Lam – General Director of Schneider Electric Vietnam & Cambodia highly appreciates the importance of automation in the next journey of digitalization in Vietnam.

Applying technological revolution to maintain and restore production

Deploying automation not only helps businesses overcome the consequences of the current pandemic, but also proactively responds to similar events in the future. Specifically, transition automation supports immediate needs such as cost reduction, and increased business resilience, reducing risk in the long term.

4.0 technology application plays a role in helping businesses make quick decisions as well as enhancing the efficient operation of the supply chain, especially the Internet of Things (IoT). This solution will help to eliminate as much errors as possible in the production process. Typically, robotics and IoT solutions with 24/7 stable operation will help businesses accelerate their supply chains, thereby making timely and immediate decisions at each stage of operation.

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Automation helps to eliminate errors in the process from the very first stages in production

“These are also the basic foundations for Schneider Electric to offer solutions to meet business requirements in the 4.0 era” . Accordingly, Mr. Lam said, the application of automation to production is not too complicated, but for successful application, enterprises need to pay attention to the core requirements in terms of models, including (1) automation. data-driven software-based automation; (2) design and build a truly open system; (3) integrated energy management and automation; (4) develop a strong partner ecosystem. These factors allow businesses to collect data from many different sources, support analysis and decision-making, save power, operating costs and especially flexibly update and integrate. New technologies from partners.

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Solutions under Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure architecture support manufacturing enterprises on the journey of automation integration

As one of the leaders in the field of automation, Schneider Electric always applies scientific advances to solutions to support digital transformation in general and meet customer needs. Mr. Lam emphasized: “At Schneider Electric, we understand the importance of smart solutions in manufacturing. With the EcoStruxure architecture, we are implementing IoT throughout our global supply chain. On Across all of Schneider Electric’s Smart Factories and Smart Distribution Centers, EcoStruxure helps businesses reduce energy costs by 10% to 30% and maintenance costs by 30% to 50%.”

With different solutions belonging to 3 levels of EcoStruxure architecture such as Delta Robotics, new generation motion control PLC Modicon, EcoStruxure Advisor intelligent machine management solution, etc., Schneider Electric believes that F&B enterprises, industry Automotive industry and semiconductor technology, electronic assembly in Vietnam will be more confident in the journey of integrating into the digital map of the world.

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