DO YOU HAVE A DIGITAL TWIN?

There is no doubt that the manufacturing industry is seeing the biggest change in how goods are produced in decades, and it is all driven by data, or the access, storage, and analysis capabilities we now have to make use of this data, coupled with the ability to interconnect everything in the manufacturing process.

Enabling technologies of Industry 4, such as IIoT edge gateways, advanced analytical software, or scalable control platforms, are all contributing to this change and to the creation of what has been coined the Digital Twin of a physical process or asset. This enables visibility into all stages of production, quickly contextualize process and quality data, improve batch consistency and identify deviations, collaborate to create and share process knowledge. Does your manufacturing process have a Digital Twin yet?

NZ controls, a leading industrial automation solution provider believes that the best approach is to consider the industry 4 technologies as a set of tools and concepts to enable faster insights that drive asset availability, consistent product quality, higher yields, increased water and energy efficiency, and cost containment.

“We want to add value. It’s our responsibility to be informed and ready to help guide our customers into the world of Industry 4. We work hard to battle the hype and drill down into real and practical applications with measurable returns,” says NZ Controls director, Nikk King. NZ Controls operations manager, Dave Lee says: “Controlling and monitoring of processes and operation is key to a secure and sustainable manufacturing business. Automation of processes is vital and can result in significant direct cost reductions but also importantly ensure repeatable and high-quality products are produced.”

These automation solutions rely on the data that can now be utilized from industry 4 technology.

Before you create a digital twin for assets or processes, first you need a digital twin automation partner for your business.

King says: “From NZ Controls perspective we must provide measurable value. We seek to collaborate on developing a measurable business case, delivering industry 4 technology solutions, and becoming the digital twin automation partner to our customers on their journey to a digitalised future. Return on investment is key and can be achieved quicker than ever before.”

- Peter Drucker