INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION (MCT 3326)

ASSIGNMENT 1 - INDUSTRY 4.0

SEM 2 2016/2017

NAME: MUHAMMAD HAZIM BIN YUSOF

MATRIC NO: 1411633
SECTION: 1
 INTRODUCTION
Industry 4.0 is named given to the German in order to establish Germany as a provider of
advanced manufacturing solutions. It generally combined the real world of production with
the virtual world of information and communication technology which means any traditional
process will be supplemented by the digital world. In industry 4.0, both computer and
automation will simply come together entirely new way in which any robotics controller will
remotely connected to the system. It has been called smart factory and strongly implement
high standard of quality in manufacturing system.

MATERIAL TRANSPORT

Technology which are computer-assisted system used to automatically control the entire
process work. They can operate autonomously and are thus in a position to manage an entire
process independently. Modern-day logistics has little in common with the relatively one-
dimensional storage and distribution of goods seen up until a few years ago. This is due to the
new Web technologies which permit a whole new level of interactivity between those
involved and the development continues apace. As such, many different partially and fully
automated transport systems are already being trialed.

German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence has developed a prototype called Smart
Factory. It is the composition of independent production modules which communicate with
each other autonomously with the help of a number of information systems. Humans merely
play a supporting role in the production process.

The development is based on three key elements:

- the intelligent, communicating product

- the networked system
- the assisting operator of the system

As Industry 4.0 developed, transport logistics will play an even more important role
alongside data logistics. This especially entails the complete linking-up of all elements
involved in the transport chain. In larger areas this is already a reality and in daily use in a
number of applications: flexible route planning based on forecasts of the traffic situation or
weather and software-assisted management of traffic flows are but two examples. But the
technical development doesnt stop there. The introduction of intelligent, self-driving
vehicles in a traffic infrastructure based on the Internet of Things will open the door to
completely new dimensions and bring about more automated and flexible logistics solutions.

The example is Autonomous Transport Robot. There is the fact that the components have
been packaged together with the help of newly developed software to produce one complete
and efficient solution. Parts required in the assembly area are stored in the space-saving
vertical storage lifts, vertical carousels, or box storage system.
At the time of retrieval the transport system automatically picks up the parts from the
warehouse and transports them to the assembly area with the help of autonomous transport
robots. At the same time, the devices automatically receive information about the necessary
work steps and take care of all further steps independently. Accordingly, this system requires
no central control system, because the transport robots communicate directly with other
transport robots and workstations via infrared and thus react to their immediate environment.

MATERIAL HANDLING

People , machines and product communicate with each other. Autonomous systems handle
predefined task without intervention of human being. Autonomous systems handle pre-
defined tasks without the intervention of human beings. The objectives of this degree of
connectivity in the industrial segment are clearly defined. Processes in companies should be
made more efficient, more effective and more flexible. Today, customers already expect that
their special wishes are fulfilled with ever-increasing speed. This demands fundamental
changes in production and logistics chains. In the smart factories of the future, machines,
components and transport systems will communicate with one another. Classic intralogistics
will and must evolve to a new level which is smart intralogistics. In the context of the World
of Material Handling 2016, Lindes aim was to bridge the divide between todays existing
technologies and future developments and it was a great success. The event provided the
visitors a unique forum: Experts and customers could experience new, innovative solutions
all about Linde forklift trucks, experience them in hands-on tests and take part at individual
guided tours. Concrete specific problems could be discussed

The objectives of establishing connectivity in modern, digital manufacturing processes focus

above all on increasing the efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility of the entire supply and
production chain. This has become essential since increasing expectations on the part of
customers demand shorter and shorter product cycles and more individualized products. A
seamless learning system starting with the project workstation I4.0 and continuing via the
CP Lab through to the comprehensive CP Factory, the modules and pallets can be used at all
stages. The CP Lab can be connected to the CP Factory via the mobile robot Robotino and
the deector module.
Despite this, many users continue to rely on drive systems powered by conventional lead-
acid batteries, primarily due to the higher procurement costs for alternative power concepts.
Cost-effective operations with such vehicles cannot, however, be realized in every
operational scenario. The more intensively they are used, the more economical they are for
example in multi-shift operations.

MATERIAL STORAGE

Each factory form large network. This applies to both semi finished and finished product.
This Industry 4.0 delivers a clear benefit by optimizing networking at all level. Networking
and data management generate additional business opportunities based on big data and store
it virtually and it is provide a big storage in order to keep the large amount data. It can be
revealed by using the internet or any other wireless or sensor connectivity.

Example is the cloud- based system. Each factory and its components form part of a large
network. This applies to both physical objects such as semi-finished and finished products
and also a variety of data. Industry 4.0 delivers a clear benefit by optimizing and intensifying
networking at all levels.
 MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

In traditional manufacturing, both simple and complex product assembly lines require human
interaction for success. These interactions include monitoring part inventory levels, ensuring
machines are maintained, and identifying possible process improvements. The example is
RAIN RFID (radio frequency identification).

RAIN RFID is an integral part of the Internet of Things and a key enabler of Industry 4.0.
With a RAIN RFID solution, products are tagged and readers are placed around a facility or
embedded in machines, allowing manufactures to identify a products status and location,
automate processes, streamline machine maintenance to prevent downtime, and allow for
product customizations based on customer preference. RAIN RFID can be easily integrated
into part labels at their source, making tagging easy. And, because RAIN RFID offers long
read ranges without requiring costly active tags, integration costs are lower than other RFID
implementations

Lets take a closer look at a particular industry, automotive, to illustrate how RAIN RFID can
be a key player in enabling Industry 4.0. Cars are a complicated item to build. The frame is
brought into the facility, placed on a conveyor and slowly pulled through the assembly line.
From there, parts are added (think doors, engine, seats, electronics and more). These parts
must be locatable within a facility and replenished at a just-in-time cadence that ensures the
line doesnt stop. By tagging parts, manufactures can monitor inventory levels and ensure
items are replenished in time, thus reducing overhead costs. As a tagged product moves
through the assembly line, it encounters dozens of machine interactions. If tagged with a
writeable RAIN RFID tag, the products status can be updated at each step of the assembly
process. With this information, manufacturers can monitor a specific products status as it
moves through the facility. Its important to remember that Industry 4.0 doesnt replace
workers. Rather, it helps the workforce move into more skilled positions rather than doing
basic product assembly or monitoring a single machine. Instead, workers can manage
multiple machines at one time, and use collected data to further improve processes
throughout the facility.

As manufacturers begin to deploy RAIN RFID broadly, smart factories will become the
standard model for manufacturing, driving forward business by reducing cost and increasing
efficiencies. And, the data collected from these deployments will give new insights into
business processes that will have an even broader reaching impact in business worldwide.