Welcome to the Connected Factory Age
The Theodorou Group developed the Tracer Factory suite to address the need for real-time monitoring, control, and assurance of quality, productivity, and safety in factories. The Tracer Factory suite can be integrated with other information systems within the factory, but its primary capability is to connect and interact with a wide range of equipment on the production floor (shop floor).
End-of-Line Automation
The final segment of packaging lines (End-of-Line) is ideally suited for the application of new automation technologies (Connected Automation). The End-of-Line is the critical intersection point for primary packaging, supply chain, and operational information systems. The Theodorou Group has developed the MEL system, which provides a solution for automating the End-of-Line.
Automation in Manufacturing & Logistics in the post-Covid Era
The C-19 pandemic is an exceptionally significant challenge, with wide-ranging impacts on public health, the economy, and individual businesses. It has fundamentally altered the way we interact with friends or colleagues at home, in the office, and within factories. It has transformed how businesses operate and the new conditions created pose a considerable challenge for planning the future.
Manufacturing Companies and the Industry 4.0 Challenge
In this article, we introduce the concept of Connected Automation as the next evolution of classical industrial automation. We examine the new structures of Connected Automation, the technologies involved, its various applications, and the opportunities it offers for enhancing operational efficiency. Finally, we provide a comprehensive practical guide for developing effective implementation strategies.