Industrie 4.0: digitalize your industrial processes with Technord
Industry 4.0 redefines industrial performance standards, transforming every stage of the production process through technological innovation.
This digital transformation enables systems to be better interconnected, processes automated and data exploited in real time, offering gains in productivity, efficiency and flexibility.
As a key player in the integration of technological solutions, Technord supports companies in their transition to Industry 4.0, offering tailor-made systems to optimize and multiply industrial performance tenfold.
Industrie 4.0:
definition and concept
Industry 4.0, factory of the future, smart factory, connected factory… There are many terms to describe this industrial revolution that is profoundly transforming the sector. Far from being mere concepts, they embody a new era in which digital technologies are integrated into production processes to deliver increasingly intelligent, flexible and efficient solutions.
First put forward in 2001 at the Hannover Industry Forum, this Industry 4.0 concept is based on 4 fundamental principles that are transforming traditional models:
Interconnection between devices, tools and machines enables data to be extracted, shared and analyzed in real time, across all industry strata and processes.
Equipment, products and robots can self-pilot and self-diagnose instantly, meeting production requirements with increased flexibility.
Information technologies enable us to manage and analyze the vast quantities of data generated, facilitating informed decision-making and process optimization.
Security here encompasses the protection of all data, as well as that of interconnected infrastructures. It covers not only the confidentiality of information, but also the resilience of the system against malfunctions and potential malicious attacks.
Furthermore, to achieve this, Industry 4.0 relies on the implementation of technologies such as artificial intelligence,IIoT and other digital tools to boost business performance, while guaranteeing process safety and reliability.
Today, it is an essential catalyst for innovation and efficiency in the industrial sector.
What are the challenges of Industry 4.0 ?
Industry 4.0 presents major strategic challenges for companies wishing to strengthen their know-how and capacity for innovation.
Use data in real time
At the heart of Industry 4.0 lies the concept of digital continuity, which means harnessing data throughout the product lifecycle.
Real-time access to this information helps maintain a solid value chain by controlling information flows, even for complex products.
Smart factories aim for a high level of efficiency, thanks to optimized resources for rapid, informed decision-making. By improving communication and collaboration, they can adapt their processes to market changes and better meet their customers’ expectations.
This agility is made possible by the rise of digital technologies, which support this essential continuity.
Maintaining production quality
Quality control remains one of the major challenges for any industrial company. In this context, new technologies play an essential role in enabling industries to better manage, improve and stabilize their production processes.
In addition, resource management and the central role of people in the production chain are key pillars of the industry of the future.
Technord offers industries all the solutions they need to maintain a high level of quality, quickly identify defects and take preventive action.
The impact of Industry 4.0:
much more than just a digital transformation.
Industry 4.0 represents a significant evolution that goes beyond process automation. It profoundly transforms the way companies interact with their ecosystem, integrating intelligent, connected systems that promote optimal use of data.
This change enables companies to respond quickly to market fluctuations, personalize their offers and strengthen customer loyalty, while meeting the challenges of sustainability and safety.
In this context, Technord has established itself as a strategic partner, offering innovative solutions that maximize productivity, quality and traceability.
Predictive maintenance enables you to anticipate equipment failure by analyzing its performance in real time. Our experts develop advanced software solutions that enable you to track the life cycle of your machines, identify drops in performance and predict obsolescence.
Its objectives?
Reduce production downtime, cut financial losses and optimize productivity.
As we mentioned earlier, traceability and maintaining quality are essential in Industry 4.0, and Technord is committed to providing robust solutions to meet these challenges.
Leveraging IoT terminals and machine learning algorithms enables continuous monitoring of production lines. By analyzing data in real time, Technord helps industries to quickly detect anomalies and identify quality issues. This proactive approach not only ensures rigorous compliance with quality standards, but also boosts customer confidence in products.
With Industry 4.0, companies gain visibility across their entire supply chain. By collecting real-time data from a variety of players – suppliers, stock levels, production schedules and customer requests – companies can optimize their logistics, adjust supply to demand, and improve order processing efficiency. This translates into better resource management and reduced operating costs.
Industry 4.0 technologies provide companies with the tools they need to measure and analyze their carbon footprint. By collecting data on energy consumption and emissions, Technord can identify opportunities for improvement and implementenergy efficiency measures. In this way, our teams help our customers to achieve their sustainability and/or decarbonization objectives while reducing their costs.
Overview of Industry 4.0 technologies at Technord
Industry 4.0 is based on several fundamental technological pillars such as :
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The Internet of Industrial Things (IIoT)
IIoT plays a key role in the transformation of industrial processes. Physical objects such as robots, terminals and machines are equipped with sensors and connected devices that collect and transmit real-time data on their operation, status and location. This connectivity enables factories to efficiently manage their supply chains, track stock levels, and identify equipment downtime.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are key technologies that optimize the efficiency and accuracy of operations, while facilitating the analysis of complex problems. Thanks to their ability to adapt and learn, these technologies extract actionable insights that improve decision-making and promote the automation of production processes.
Cloud computing
Cloud computing is the cornerstone for Industry 4.0 and digital transformation. In addition to providing a scalable, flexible infrastructure, it enables the decentralized storage and processing of a wide range of data in the supply chain, production, engineering, distribution, sales and so on.
Big data
In the context of Industry 4.0, big data encompasses a set of digital solutions capable of processing vast quantities of information. This data comes from a variety of sources, including production tool sensors, business applications such as MES, ERP or DCS systems, as well as online data.
Cyber security
With the increasing digitization associated with Industry 4.0, cybersecurity has become a major issue. Industrial companies need to guarantee information integrity and business continuity by protecting their systems and sensitive data from cyber threats.
As an industrial integrator in France, Belgium and abroad, Technord provides flexible, innovative solutions to optimize industrial, financial and environmental performance.
Thanks to our multiple areas of expertise (AI, Data Science, IIoT…), we operate in various sectors such as production, R&D, maintenance and supply chain, across a wide range of industries (agri-food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, extractive industries…).
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