SMARTer System Integration Is Important for Success
By integrating different systems and technologies, manufacturers can enhances efficiency, improves decision-making, enhances customer experience, leads to cost savings, and enables scalability.
Why System Integration is Necessary for Businesses?
Manufacturing System Integration (MSI) is the process of combining different manufacturing systems and technologies into a cohesive and unified system that can improve efficiency, productivity, and quality in a manufacturing environment. It involves integrating hardware, software, and processes from different vendors and suppliers to create a single system that can manage and optimize manufacturing operations.
The goal of MSI is to streamline the flow of information and materials throughout the manufacturing process by creating a seamless integration between different systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
What Are the Benefits of System Integration?
Here are some of the reasons why system integration is essential for businesses:
Better decision-making
Manufacturers with access to real-time data and analytics, allowing them to make more informed decisions about production planning, resource allocation, and quality control.
Improved collaboration
A single platform for data and communication, MSI can improve coordination and communication, leading to more efficient and effective decision-making.
Improved Efficiency
By providing a single platform to facilitate collaboration between different departments and stakeholders, MSI can improve coordination and communication, leading to more efficient and effective decision-making
Enhanced quality control
Enable real-time monitoring and detection of quality issues, allowing manufacturers to take corrective action quickly.
Increased Flexibility
Automate tasks, reduce setup times, and improve their ability to switch between different products and production lines.
Type of Integration
System integration is the process of combining different subsystems or components into a single, larger system that can function as a unified whole. There are several types of system integration, including:
Legacy system integration
Legacy system integration involves connecting modern applications to existing or outdated systems. This often involves using APIs, webhooks, and common connection components to align pre-existing investments with new tools. For instance, a business might use legacy system integration to align an existing contact centre environment with digital CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software.
Enterprise application integration
Enterprise application integration unifies different sub-systems within a business environment. There are various types of enterprise application integration to explore, such as point-to-point integration and vertical or horizontal integration. The goal here is to bring multiple functions from different apps into a singular environment. For example, enterprise application integration might lead to the creation of an all-in-one HR platform where ERP, inventory management, and accounting tools are unified.
Third-party system integration
With third-party system integration, the focus is on expanding the functionality of an existing tool or software. This is often a popular choice among businesses looking to upgrade the functionality of their technology without investing in an entirely new platform. For instance, third-party system integration in the collaboration market might involve using direct routing to bring phone services into an application like Microsoft Teams from a communication vendor.
Andon System
Andon is the state presenting system that shows ongoing operations and indicates where any action is needed. This includes a triggering system that alerts technicians over machine downtime.
Smarter I4.0 Components
System integration is the process of combining different subsystems or components into a single, larger system that can function as a unified whole. There are several types of system integration, including:
OPENdot
Features:
Supports Digital I/O and Analog input
WiFi and Ethernet LAN connection enabled
Supports Serial and RS485 communication
Supports Mobus, RESTFul API and MQTT protocol
Friendly configuration via web browser
TofI Data Bridge
Features:
M2M Data Bridge enabling IoT into multi-protocol & legacy machines
Device management & User management
Rules Engine & Remote I/O
Runs in mini PC, Raspberry Pi, etc
SECURE Device, SECURE Communication
Cloud service connectivity
Heterogenous devices (ASSETS)
TofI: Connectable Assets
Standards
To System & Cloud
Protocols
Interface
PLC / Assets Brand
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