Industry 4.0 - Digital Bosch plant in Blaichach, Germany
The Bosch Blaichach plant is renowned for passionately driving advanced industrial technology. This video captures on a journey through Bosch Blaichach factory of the future and demonstrates a comprehensive digital approach and the daily usage of wide-ranging Industry 4.0 applications by their experts. Source: Youtube
BMW Factory – Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Production Line
Since 2018, BMW has been using various A.I. applications in its production. One focus is automated image recognition: In these processes, AI measures component images in ongoing production and compares them in milliseconds to hundreds of other images of the same sequence. By doing this, the AI application identifies deviations from the standard in real time and checks, for instance, whether all required parts have been mounted correctly and whether they are mounted in the right place. The innovative technology is fast, reliable and, most importantly, easy to use. Source: Youtube
Alibaba's "New Retail" Explained
Alibaba is one of the world’s biggest retail commerce companies, that has completely changed the game in China. The company spearheads a new form of retail, merging the best of online and brick-and-mortar retail into an omnichannel consumer experience. This company currently is in the midst of revolutionising traditional supermarkets and shopping malls to support smartphone-powered digitised in-store shopping experiences, changing how consumers shop for everything from groceries to cars. Source: Youtube
High Performance Distribution Solution in E-commerce
PSB has recently planned and implemented a high-performance system extension, consisting of a shuttle warehouse with 10.000 storage locations for cartons and directly connected rotapick high-performance picking systems. Core of the existing system is a two-aisle automated small parts warehouse, connected with 16 order picking stations supplied by more than 800 static and dynamic flow channels and a pallet warehouse for replenishment with integrated control system for VNAs. Source: Youtube
E-Commerce Retailer Doubles Warehouse Capacity with Robotic Goods to Person System
A Missouri-based specialty apparel company was quickly growing and in need of a new facility or expansion. Bastian Solutions partnered with the e-commerce retailer to find a solution that would maximize the company's current space, while optimising labor and order fulfillment. The final solution included a cube-based storage system, called AutoStore, which utilises robots to retrieve and deliver goods to operators. The new system enabled the retailer to double facility capacity, improve picking accuracy, and provide a more ergonomic environment for its employees. Source: Youtube
Inside Alibaba's Smart Warehouse Staffed by Robots
Alibaba's smart warehouse where robots do 70% of the work. They can carry up to 500 kilograms above them around the warehouse floor. They have special sensors to avoid colliding into each other and they can be summoned using wifi. When they run out of battery, they can take themselves to a charging station. A five minutes charge can power them for 4/5 hours. Source: Youtube
Vision Picking at DHL - Augmented Reality in Logistics
DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, has successfully carried out a pilot project testing smart glasses in a warehouse in the Netherlands as a first step in their Augmented Reality journey. In cooperation with DHL customer Ricoh and leading wearable computing solutions expert Ubimax, the technology was used to implement ‘vision picking’ in warehousing operations. Source: Youtube
Industry 4.0 in the Volkswagen Group
Succeeding in the next millennium industrial era entails all companies to define and shape their core value drivers, enabled by digital technologies. Industry 4.0 has emerged as the solid solution that digitises and integrates processes vertically across the entire organisation, from product development and purchasing, through manufacturing, logistics and service. Find out more on how Volkswagen Group has digitised all processes for output maximisation while sustaining the quality of its products. Source : YouTube
Ebmpapst Shares on Industry 4.0 Implementation with Distinctive Benefits
Ebmpapst is the world's leading manufacturer of electric motors and fans. It was established in 1963. The headquarters is located in Mulfingen, Germany and has 25 production facilities. Embpapst has digitilised its vertical operation processes which has a significant advantage over competitors. Source : YouTube
Lean Implementation at The BoxMaker
Lean initiatives at The BoxMaker was designed to reduce cost and ultimately enhance efficiency. The business operations are improvised on daily basis for better solutions towards cost saving and customer satisfaction. Lean helps this company to stay competitive by providing quality products to meet customer expectation. Source : YouTube