Energy and Robotics Company ABB
The energy and robotics company ABB is one of the leaders in the field of intelligent maintenance, using network sensors to determine the need for repairs of robotics. The company has facilities on five continents and can predict the necessity for repairs of parts and mechanisms before they break down. ABB's collaborative robotics is also closely related to the Internet of Things concept. The YuMi model, developed by ABB for collaboration with humans, can receive data through Ethernet networks and production protocols such as Profibus and DeviceNet.
Airbus: The Factory of the Future
Assembling a commercial jet is a complex and measured process. Such an aircraft consists of a million components and includes tens of thousands of assembly steps, and one mistake in the manufacturing process can have huge consequences. To cope with this complexity, Airbus has implemented a digital manufacturing initiative known as the Factory of the Future. This initiative aims to optimize operations and enhance production capacities.
The company has integrated sensors into tools and machines on the production floor and provided workers with portable electronic devices, including industrial smart glasses, which help reduce errors and improve safety at the workplace. For example, in the process of labeling the pilot's seat, using such devices allows for a 500% increase in work efficiency and virtually eliminates the possibility of errors.