Mastering the path to the fourth industrial revolution - with IX/OS
Industrie 4.0 schreitet in Deutschland in großen Schritten voran. Seit 2011 nimmt die vierte industrielle Revolution ihren Lauf und beeinflusst unabhängig von Branchen und Größe die Realisierung neuer digitaler Geschäftsmodelle. Heute kommen Unternehmen kaum noch an ihr vorbei. Denn feststeht: Digitalisierung ist längst zum Erfolgsfaktor für die Wirtschaft geworden und Industrie 4.0 einer der zentralen Schlüssel für zukünftige Wettbewerbsfähigkeit. Wer das ignoriert und an alten Mustern festhält, dem droht das unternehmerische Aus.
The fourth industrial revolution offers enormous opportunities for companies. Nevertheless, German industry in particular has been slow to implement it. But why is that? What circumstances are causing companies to hesitate? It is the not insignificant hurdles associated with the implementation of Industry 4.0. After all, the path to "smart" production can be compared to crossing an unknown chasm. Some obstacles make it imponderable and therefore very difficult to cross. It is therefore often a seemingly insurmountable obstacle. But what exactly are the obstacles that stand in the way of companies crossing this gorge? Three central obstacles must be overcome in order to successfully master the implementation of Industry 4.0:
- Lack of maturity A large number of promising (research) projects and solutions exist under the umbrella of Industry 4.0. However, these solutions are not yet ready for the market, meaning that their implementation and management is still very complex.
- High investment costs The implementation of Industry 4.0 projects is associated with high initial investment costs. The investment risk is correspondingly high, which is why many companies are reluctant to invest in Industry 4.0.
- High complexity Industry 4.0 is a complex undertaking and requires appropriate technical expertise and capacities. The majority of companies do not have access to this and are reliant on an external partner for implementation.
Overcoming obstacles quickly - with IX/OS
So how is it possible for sme sector to achieve the goal of Industry 4.0 if the path through the canyon is blocked? With IX/OS, objective partner has created a solution that helps companies to successfully exploit the potential of Industry 4.0. To this end, it specifically addresses the three main obstacles and enables companies to overcome them easily.
What does that look like?
IX/OS ist eine anwenderfreundliche Service–Schicht für die smarte Produktion. Dahinter versteckt sich die Open–Source–Lösung BaSys 4.2 des Fraunhofer IESE. Mit Hilfe dieser Lösung können Maschinen unterschiedlichster Hersteller:innen miteinander kommunizieren und automatisiert aufeinander reagieren. Kern der Lösung ist der digitale Zwilling. Dieser ermöglicht eine Rückkopplung digitaler Daten zwischen Shopfloor und Office Floor, um über die einfache Prozessdigitalisierung hinauszugehen und Industrieunternehmen zu befähigen neue digitale Geschäftsmodelle zu etablieren. IX/OS ermöglicht somit die praxisnahe Implementierung und Steuerung einer smarten Produktion.
This high level of process standardization and the use of open source architecture significantly reduce the investment costs for implementing Industry 4.0 scenarios. Thanks to objective partner's many years of experience in the field of Industry 4.0, we reduce the risk for you and reduce complexity by providing technical support during and after implementation.
As a result, IX/OS spans the chasm like a bridge and enables companies to overcome it. The big goal of making the fourth industrial revolution a reality in your own company is now achievable.
Would you also like to get started and prepare your production for the future? Then contact us today with no obligation. Together we will work out how we can build a bridge for your company with IX/OS.
