A Continuous Improvement ( Kaizen ) Driven Approach for Realistic Digital Transformation
sensors , actuators and HMI are used to handle the digital torque wrench and a system for industrial image processing . The connection of a barcode printer is also implemented .
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5-1 Poka Yoke empowered worker
Improvement : Using the Guided Operator Solution at workstation , a quick and flexible adaptation can be obtained to meet the needs of the persons working there , and to the requirements of the process . As a result , a new error-free workstation is achieved by improving worker production efficiency by minimizing operational mistakes .
In this use case , the worker efficiency is essentially used as a rudimentary gauge of operation cost . Comparing with the traditional assembly cells or manual workstation which have no additional information input , the Guided Operator Solution provides an intelligent one-step workstation by actively guiding the workers through the production process . It is viable that the worker efficiency is increased , and the overall operation cost is reduced . ROI calculating upon the operation cost is then increased , where the manufacturer can evaluate their investment profitability approximately .
Case Study 2 : Cost-Effective ( Energy-Saving ) Factory
Energy saving is another objective for smart manufacturing . How energy management can be transformed is vital to manufacturers . With the ability to measure and track energy usage in
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