Rockwell Automation Outlines Tech Trends Driving Industry 5.0 at 30th Annual Automation Fair(R)
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SINGAPORE, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
Artificial intelligence, edge and cloud computing integration, workforce
augmentation, and more, identified as key adoption areas for industrial
automation players
Rockwell Automation, Inc.(https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-id.html) (NYSE:
ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and
digital transformation, along with its PartnerNetwork™, concluded the 30th year
of its signature Automation Fair(
https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-id/company/events/in-person-events/automation-fair.html)
showcase event from November 10 – 11 in Houston, Texas.
Summarizing the event, Scott Wooldridge, president, Asia Pacific at Rockwell
Automation, noted that industrial automation had changed at such an exponential
rate that enterprises should be looking past Industry 4.0 and begin charting a
roadmap towards Industry 5.0.
"This is an extraordinary period of exceptional change in our industry,
accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Edge-and-cloud converged development
environments, artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous production have
shifted from emerging technologies to critical and useful solutions today," he
said.
Remote connectivity, advanced engineering with multiple digital twins, mixing
physical and digital assets, and the change of human-machine interaction have
expedited the advent of Industry 5.0. A Frost and Sullivan report(
defined the differences between Industry 4.0 and 5.0, highlighting the aspects
below as attainable and impactful changes manufacturers can make:
1.Delivery of customer service
2.Hyper customization
3.Responsive and distributed supply chains
4.Experience activated (interactive) products
5.Return of manpower to factories
"With competition for technology talent extending globally, Rockwell Automation
aims to deliver systems that make human-machine interactions more efficient,"
said Wooldridge. "The goal is to augment existing capabilities; maximizing
output and minimizing reliance on having workers physically present, to enhance
both efficiency and safety."
Technology as an enabler for Industry 5.0
It will be crucial for manufacturers to leverage technology if they are to
advance to Industry 5.0. During the event, Rockwell Automation outlined four
crucial areas where technology can be leveraged:
1.The evolution of cloud, edge and software
2.Universal control and converged integrated development environments (IDEs)
3.AI-native operation management, including software as a service (SaaS) and
digital services
4.Autonomous systems and augmented workforce
To enable control at the enterprise level, systems with software-defined
architecture and the underlying hardware will be needed. "This does not mean
that every piece of the system must be changed, or that existing hardware is
becoming obsolete," said Wooldridge. "From the device to the edge and to the
cloud, the entire process needs to be smart. In the converged environment,
control, safety, and motion all come together and must work in an integrated
fashion."
Wooldridge explained that by building AI-native architecture, operations
management becomes more efficient. AI can be viewed in the lens of process
modelling and can help simplify a new generation of design by translating
systems output into valuable data insights.
Lastly, transforming automated systems into autonomous systems enables better
decisions to expand human possibility. "The autonomous system is an opportunity
to rethink the essential principles of autonomous control systems," said
Wooldridge. "We have the ability to strengthen existing systems with new
technology."
Ultimately, technology remains a powerful enabling force. "It must be
accessible and understood by users to succeed. Rockwell Automation understands
that in a digital-native world, the user experience is paramount to delivering
innovative products and solutions that benefit," Wooldridge concluded.
Catch Automation Fair on demand until February 2022
This year's Automation Fair showcased over 100 exhibits, industry forums, and
panel discussions with leading industry experts from global organizations
including AB InBev, Bridgestone, Corteva, and The Kraft Heinz Company. Sessions
delved into technology disruptions and opportunities ranging from topics such
as cybersecurity and smart devices to workforce augmentation and advanced
robotics.
Automation Fair on demand is available until February 2022. For complimentary
access to virtual sessions, interviews, and show-floor tours, register here(
https://events.rockwellautomation.com/profile/form/index.cfm?PKformID=0x121164abcd).
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc.(http://www.rockwellautomation.com/) (NYSE: ROK), is a
global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect
the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is
humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs
approximately 24,500 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than
100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing The Connected Enterprise
to life across industrial enterprises, visit:
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/.
SOURCE: Rockwell Automation
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