製造業數位轉型
利用堅固耐用的邊緣運算技術賦能工業4.0
隨著邊緣人工智慧和工業4.0技術的顯著成功,製造業數位轉型(通常被稱為製造業4.0)變得日益重要。堅固耐用的邊緣電腦透過以下方式成為這些進步的關鍵推動因素:
- 實現即時處理能力
- 簡化複雜的AI工作負載
- 整合各種物聯網感測器和設備
- 確保在嚴苛的工廠環境下具有極高的耐久性
數位轉型前
生產菌株
需求積壓
品質瓶頸
遠端資訊處理不足
容量溢出
整合工業4.0技術後
邊緣人工智慧集成
面向未來
優化工作流程
研討會可見性
提高生產力
數位轉型挑戰與解決方案
企業在製造業領域推行數位轉型之前,通常會面臨四大關鍵挑戰。而堅固耐用的邊緣電腦能夠提供必要的功能,從而支援下一代技術的發展,緩解這些製造瓶頸。
購買指南
為製造業數位轉型選擇合適的加固型邊緣計算機
下載這份全面的指南,了解如何利用合適的加固型邊緣運算解決方案革新您的製造營運。這份資源將幫助您了解我們的邊緣運算產品組合,找到完全符合您智慧製造需求的硬體。
- 現代製造業面臨的挑戰
- 智慧製造解決方案與技術
- 針對堅固耐用型邊緣運算設備的最佳化專家硬體推薦
真實世界的數位轉型案例研究
從生產效率低到品質控製瓶頸,這些企業透過整合堅固耐用的邊緣運算解決方案,成功實現了應用部署。了解這些具有前瞻性的企業如何採用工業4.0製造技術來解決主要痛點並優化生產力。
常見問題
製造業數位轉型是指將先進的邊緣人工智慧和工業4.0技術相結合,以優化生產流程、實現即時監控並建構智慧工廠。採用這種數位轉型有助於製造商緩解關鍵瓶頸痛點、提高效率,並提供數據驅動的洞察,從而支持可執行的決策。
堅固耐用的工業電腦專為嚴苛的製造環境而設計,具有出色的抗振動、抗衝擊和抗極端溫度性能。與傳統桌上型電腦和商用工作站不同,工業電腦採用工業級組件,可靠性極高,並提供以物聯網為中心的連接選項,助力工廠自動化。 了解更多 >>
在為製造業數位轉型選擇合適的工業電腦時,需要考慮以下幾個關鍵因素:工廠車間部署的堅固性要求、運行應用所需的性能要求、連接各種物聯網設備所需的連接性、適用於特定場所的尺寸和安裝方式等等。 閱讀購買指南
製造業數位轉型的關鍵在於整合邊緣人工智慧和工業 4.0 技術,例如先進的機器人技術、機器視覺、人工智慧驅動的監控和數據驅動的控制中心。
數位轉型透過利用人工智慧驅動的機器視覺系統來提升製造業的品質控制。這項尖端技術利用專門的大型語言模型(LLM),實現了人工智慧驅動的本地即時缺陷檢測。該系統採用高速視覺相機和工業級GPU計算機來實現這一目標。
製造商在進行數位轉型之前面臨的常見挑戰和痛點包括:生產流程效率低、員工不堪重負、生產和物料搬運環節出現瓶頸,以及缺乏生產數據可見度。
專用 5G 網路可實現低延遲、超可靠的無線通信,從而支援製造業的數位轉型。透過專用網絡,製造商可以優化各種功能,無縫滿足其網路需求。 了解更多 >>
Digital Transformation Challenges & Solutions
Challenge #1 – Declining Productivity, Rising Errors
Robotics, Machine Vision, and HMI
Outdated machinery, manual quality control processes, and a lack of real-time monitoring led to costly delays and inefficiencies. With demand outmatching supply, the need for higher productivity and automation is needed to significantly maintain production outputs.
- Production capacity bottlenecks
- Inefficient quality control
- Lack of machine control and status
- Labor shortages
Advanced Robotics: Automated For Increased Production
The introduction of intelligent robotic systems automate strenuous tasks in manufacturing. These industrial robots address critical production bottlenecks and improve overall efficiency.
- Industrial robots and cobots handle repetitive production tasks
- Seamless scalability to meet growing demands
- 24/7 uptime capabilities
Technologies behind the solution:
The RCO Series is purpose-built to deliver real-time edge AI performance, IoT compatibility, and extreme durability. With a fanless and cableless design and support for EDGEBoost technologies, it can be optimized seamlessly to meet diverse deployment requirements.
- Real-time edge AI performance
- Modular EDGEBoost technologies
- Super-rugged durability
In a more controlled environment with less extreme factors, x86 Semi-Rugged Industrial Computers provide powerful processing capabilities with x86 Intel embedded processors while remaining cost-effective.
- Real-time edge performance
- Cost-effective
- Semi-rugged durability
Designed with modular IoT daughterboards, EBIO enables seamless plug-and-play integration to meet diverse I/O requirements. It ensures adaptability for various IoT deployments and seamless, tailored connectivity.
- PoE Support
- RJ45/M12 Connection Types
- M.2 Acceleration
Deliver seamless flexibility and optimization to meet specific performance acceleration requirements with EDGEBoost Nodes. Each node is designed to address specific acceleration needs by integrating AI acceleration, maximized data storage, and seamless compatibility with add-on expansion cards.
- Dedicated low-profile GPU
- Hot-swappable NVMe/SATA storage
- PCIe Gen 4 expandability
Machine Vision: AI-Powered Metrology and Quality Inspection
Detect and reject any defects at lighting fast speeds with AI-powered quality inspection. This next generation inspection solution operates at high accuracy and consistency, tackling a major quality control bottleneck in manufacturing.
- High-speed AI quality inspection
- Eliminates human-prone errors
Technologies behind the solution:
Machine Vision Computers
This industrial GPU computer is specific to enabling AI quality inspection due to the intricacies of the LLMs and high-fidelity IoT vision cameras necessary. It features seamless PCIe expansion to support both add-on network cards and FHFL GPUs.
- Support for dual FHFL GPU configurations
- Real-time edge AI performance
- Compatible with high-speed IoT vision cameras
Human-Interface Machines (HMI): Real-Time Telematics & Control With SCADA
HMIs provide factory operators with actionable insights and complete control over machinery. It allows operators to stay alert of mission-critical telematics and enable precise adjustments to improve manufacturing productivity and efficiency.
- Display real-time data telematics
- Accessibility to machinery controls & analytics
- Implementation with SCADA software
Technologies behind the solution:
Industrial Touchscreen Computers
These touch panel PCs are engineered to withstand rigorous factory floor environments with IP rating, 7H glass hardness, and rich IoT connectivity. From full IP69K stainless steel enclosure to modular IP65 touch panels, Premio’s portfolio of HMI solutions delivery versatility to meet any deployment requirements.
- Seamless HMI integration with versatile mounting and standardized screen size selection
- IP65 to IP69K rated enclosures and displays
- Rich IoT connectivity
Private 5G Networking
Premio’s industrial edge computing solutions enable digital transformation in manufacturing by supporting private 5G connectivity. By leveraging low-latency communications and high-speed data throughput, private 5G networks allow manufacturers to enable seamless wireless communications across the factory floor.
Ignition® Ready Software for Ruggedized Computing Solutions
Maximize the potential in digital transformation with Inductive Automation's “Ignition® Ready” software. Together with a validated Premio rugged and industrial computing solution, SCADA solutions can be deployed quickly and efficiently for real time process control, data visualization, and factory automation
Challenge #2 – Bottlenecked Logistics
Modern production facilities face growing logistics and material handling challenges as traditional manual transport methods struggle to keep up with demand, leading to inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
- Overwhelming material handling
- Lack of traceability and inventory management
- Increasing demand outpaces available workforce
AGV & AMRs: Automated Material Handling Vehicles
To address the burden of manual production and logistics, modern manufacturing facilities are integrating AGVs, AMRs, and automated forklifts into their operations. These automated robotic vehicles streamline material handling and warehousing with 24/7 operations.
- Alleviate major warehousing bottlenecks
- Heightened logistical efficiency and effectiveness
- Increased overall workshop safety
Technologies behind the solution:
By leveraging NVIDIA Jetson, manufacturers can deliver cutting-edge AI capabilities for AGV and AMR robotics, ensuring exceptional performance even in the most demanding environments.
- Powered by NVIDIA Jetson SoM engineered for high AI performance while maintaining low-power utilization and compact form factor
- Compatible with a wide range IoT devices and sensors including LiDAR sensors, IP vision cameras, and GMSL cameras
- Support for out-of-band (OOB) remote device management
Designed with modular IoT daughterboards, EBIO enables seamless plug-and-play integration to meet diverse I/O requirements. It ensures adaptability for various IoT deployments and seamless, tailored connectivity.
- PoE Support
- RJ45/M12 Connection Types
- M.2 Acceleration
Private 5G Networking
Premio’s industrial edge computing solutions enable digital transformation in manufacturing by supporting private 5G connectivity. By leveraging low-latency communications and high-speed data throughput, private 5G networks allow manufacturers to enable seamless wireless communications across the factory floor.
Ignition® Ready Software for Ruggedized Computing Solutions
Maximize the potential in digital transformation with Inductive Automation's “Ignition® Ready” software. Together with a validated Premio rugged and industrial computing solution, SCADA solutions can be deployed quickly and efficiently for real time process control, data visualization, and factory automation
Challenge #3 – Factory Safety Blind Spots
Modern manufacturing environments often face safety challenges, struggling with power outages that disrupt production and put worker safety at risk. The lack of effective monitoring and backup systems is creating uncertainty in keeping operations running smoothly.
- Unpredictable and abrupt power outages disrupting operations
- Lack of operator safety surveillance
- Work site safety concerns
Smart Security & Surveillance: Proactive AI-Powered Monitoring
Safety is a top priority in modern manufacturing environments. By integrating an AI-powered NVR surveillance system onto the production floor, teams gain an early warning system that takes a proactive approach to mitigating accidental damages and protecting critical assets.
- Early detection and warning of facility and personnel distress
- Proactive monitoring and protection of assets
- Enhancing operational efficiency with AI
Technologies behind the solution:
NVIDIA Jetson Orin combines the CPU, RAM, and GPU into a ruggedized and energy-efficient SoM design for streamlining edge AI workloads in harsh industrial environments. This consolidated architecture allows for intensive AI workloads in extremely demanding deployments.
- Up to 275 TOPS of AI performance
- Low power utilization (<60W)
- Embedded Product Lifecycle
EDGEBoost I/O technEDGEBoost I/O technology enables diverse customization options to maximize IoT scalability and compatibility, including Ethernet, USB3, and additional storage, ensuring robust IoT connectivity even in the harshest industrial environments.
- PoE Support
- RJ45/M12 Connection Types
- M.2 Acceleration
SuperCap Power Protection: Mission-Critical Redundancy
Harsh industrial environments pose significant power challenges for mission-critical operations. To safeguard against sudden outages and fluctuations, Supercapacitor UPSs offer a purpose-built industrial-grade redundant power solution that ensures sustainable power to maintain machine and data integrity.
- Ensures power reliability in extreme industrial environments
- Preserves critical data and system integrity during outages
- Prevents abrupt shutdowns that can lead to system failure
Technologies behind the solution
Supercap EDGEBoost EnergyPack
Supercapacitors provide short-term power supply, from 30 seconds up to a few minutes. It plays a critical role as an alternative to batteries for storing energy and acts as a power back-up source.
- Extremely fast charging times
- Industrial-grade durability
- 10-year operating longevity
Private 5G Networking
Premio’s industrial edge computing solutions enable digital transformation in manufacturing by supporting private 5G connectivity. By leveraging low-latency communications and high-speed data throughput, private 5G networks allow manufacturers to enable seamless wireless communications across the factory floor.
Ignition® Ready Software for Ruggedized Computing Solutions
Maximize the potential in digital transformation with Inductive Automation's “Ignition® Ready” software. Together with a validated Premio rugged and industrial computing solution, SCADA solutions can be deployed quickly and efficiently for real time process control, data visualization, and factory automation
Challenge #4: Production Visibility Gaps
Manufacturing facilities often struggle to track production progress effectively due to limited real-time visibility. Additionally, the lack of a connected network across machinery creates obstacles to smooth operations and coordination. To overcome these challenges, it is imperative to integrate systems that efficiently track and manage entire operations.
- Lack of real-time production visibility
- Disconnected machinery hindering coordination
- Need for efficient M2M (Machine-to-Machine) communication
Industrial IoT Gateways: Real-Time Data Telematics
As manufacturing operations expand with new machinery, equipment, and IoT devices, having a centralized way to monitor production is crucial. IoT gateways transmit essential telematics from the factory floor to a control center, providing real-time insights for data-driven decision-making.
- Enhanced real-time data visualization
- Centralized production floor monitoring
- Data-driven analytics and actionable decision-making
Technologies behind the solution:
Fanless Mini Computers
Compact industrial computers are deployed on-premises as IoT gateways to ensure 24/7 uptime. These small gateways gather data from various sensors, devices, and operating machinery, enabling real-time processing and analysis of operations to support mission-critical decision-making.
- Industrial NUC alternatives
- IoT-centric connectivity
- Low-power efficiency
Private 5G Networking
Premio’s industrial edge computing solutions enable digital transformation in manufacturing by supporting private 5G connectivity. By leveraging low-latency communications and high-speed data throughput, private 5G networks allow manufacturers to enable seamless wireless communications across the factory floor.
Ignition® Ready Software for Ruggedized Computing Solutions
Maximize the potential in digital transformation with Inductive Automation's “Ignition® Ready” software. Together with a validated Premio rugged and industrial computing solution, SCADA solutions can be deployed quickly and efficiently for real time process control, data visualization, and factory automation