Creating Real-Time Feedback Loops for Optimised Performance with Digital Twins

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Achieving Real-Time Feedback Loops with Digital Twins

An automotive Tier 1 manufacturer had deployed an MES system to automate end-to-end manufacturing processes. The machine settings, such as speed, temperature, and pressure, were preloaded into the MES and passed on to the production equipment. However, these preset parameters needed frequent adjustments based on the quality characteristics of raw materials (such as Zinc) and other real-time operational conditions. To address these dynamic conditions, the manufacturer developed a Machine Learning (ML) model that could calculate optimised parameters based on the quality of raw materials and machine performance data. However, the process was disconnected, requiring manual intervention to adjust the settings at the SCADA layer. This manual input led to data mismatches between the MES and actual machine performance, affecting traceability reports and introducing inefficiencies.

Key Issues
  • Lack of interoperability between AI systems, MES and PLC controls
  • Security risks associated with cloud interactions
  • Scalability challenges-significant effort required to deploy models across multiple factories
  • Change management complexities - adapting AI models to change in sensors
Challenges

The company needed to integrate their ML model seamlessly with its existing MES and SCADA layers to ensure real-time adjustments to machine settings without manual intervention. This integration would allow for real-time feedback loops and eliminate the possibility of human error, ensuring consistency between machine parameters and the MES system's data.

Solution

IndustryApps implemented a Digital Twin solution that integrated the ML model directly into the digital twin of the machine and product. Key features of the solution included :

Impact

  • Seamless Automation: Integrating the ML model with the digital twin eliminated the need for manual intervention in adjusting machine parameters, streamlining the entire process from the raw material quality assessment to machine control.
  • Real-Time Feedback: The real-time feedback loop allowed for continuous optimisation of machine parameters based on actual production conditions, improving overall production efficiency and product quality.
  • Enhanced Traceability: With all systems fully synchronised through the digital twin, traceability reports were accurate, ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards.
  • Increased Productivity: The automated adjustments reduced downtime and human error, leading to faster production cycles and improved yields.

By leveraging IndustryApps' Digital Twin platform, the automotive Tier 1 manufacturer was able to achieve real-time feedback loops, seamlessly integrate their ML model, and ensure precise control over their production processes. This improved operational efficiency, higher product quality, and accurate traceability across the production line.

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What is industrial data management, and why is it important?

Industrial data management involves collecting, integrating, and analysing data from various sources within an industrial environment. It is crucial for enhancing operational efficiency, making informed decisions, and driving innovation through real-time insights and predictive analytics.

Industrial data management involves collecting, integrating, and analysing data from various sources within an industrial environment. It is crucial for enhancing operational efficiency, making informed decisions, and driving innovation through real-time insights and predictive analytics.

How does an AI co-pilot improve industrial operations?

An AI co-pilot provides real-time insights and recommendations, helping operators optimize processes, reduce downtime, and improve productivity by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning algorithms.

An AI co-pilot provides real-time insights and recommendations, helping operators optimize processes, reduce downtime, and improve productivity by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning algorithms.

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 Our software includes robust security measures such as data encryption, regular updates, and compliance with industry standards to protect your data.

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 Implementation times vary based on the project’s complexity, but our streamlined process ensures you’re up and running quickly, minimizing downtime and disruption.

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AI-supported data mapping ensures consistency and accuracy across all data sources, enhancing data quality and facilitating advanced analytics and AI applications.

AI-supported data mapping ensures consistency and accuracy across all data sources, enhancing data quality and facilitating advanced analytics and AI applications.

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