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FOCUS | INDUSTRY 4.0 www.packagingnews.com.au | January-February 2021
Predictive maintenance – the future is now
The age of digitalisation has introduced a new era; one where technological advancement is transforming how companies operate.
WITH increasing pressure on food manufacturers to max- imise production efficien- cies and improve sustain- ability and transparency, while delivering the highest quality and, above all, safe products, Industry 4.0 tech-
nologies are changing the way plants and equipment are repaired and maintained.
The evolution of the food manufac- turing industry, as a result of the recent pandemic, and growing demand from consumers is only accelerating this need further, with manufacturers turning to ‘smarter’ servicing strategies to ensure seam- less support globally.
According to global packaging and processing solutions supplier tna, the latest Industry 4.0 technologies enable OEMs to provide complete
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360o support, 24-7 – from minimising disruption in the commissioning of new equipment to enabling collab- orative maintenance, repair, inspec- tion and assistance – no matter where customers are located. For instance, at tna remote assistance software is enabling problems to be solved in real-time and improve communica- tions across teams – without needing to be physically on-site. Plus, plat- forms that leverage technology, such as virtual reality (VR) can help improve visibility across production lines, by generating live performance data without production disruption. In an increasingly virtual world, such systems will prove critical to enhancing customer support and aftercare, leading the way for the adoption of more digitally-focused predictive and preventative mainte- nance strategies.
ABOVE: tna’s Remote Assist service using HoloLens 2.
“Under tna’s Industry 4.0 initia- tives our future connected factory solutions will bring end-to-end pro- duction visibility within reach. By connecting tna’s assets and equip- ment across global locations, manu- facturers will be able to generate live performance data without production disruption. We will leverage plat- forms like VR to enhance support and aftermarket care to our customers,” says Pravin Singh, chief business transformation officer, tna solutions
As part of its ongoing commitment to improving customer care, tna is rolling out its new digital offering in early 2021, comprising artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and Internet of Things (IoT) technology to enable and empower manufacturers to automate, monitor and even predict possible tech- nical issues with their food processing and packaging equipment. ■
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