At igus®, the transformation of motion plastics design, monitoring, and maintenance by smart manufacturing technologies and AI are underway, and the results are already tangible. With these innovations, smarter and more efficient solutions are possible and the leveraging of moving elements has transcended previous limitations.
Smart Plastics: Bringing Intelligence to Motion
Component parts such as energy chains, robot drag chains, automation-ready cable carriers and bearings are now embedded with sensors thanks to igus's pioneering products, smart plastics, with the i.Sense sensors, temperature, vibration, abrasion, and cable strain are continuously monitored. If these monitored values breach predetermined thresholds, alerts will be triggered and costly breakdowns will be averted.
As a supplement to smart plastics, igus's i.Cee's predictive maintenance platform further enhances smart technologies. Its capabilities encompass real-time data analysis, service life prediction, and maintenance scheduling, all while ensuring safety, minimal downtime, and compliance with Industry 4.0 principles.
AI at the Service of Designers: igusGO and Beyond
Igus® integrated artificial intelligence in manufacturing to make product optimization easier and more accessible. Users can take pictures of their applications, such as a tractor axle, a factory machine, or a kitchen appliance and get suggestions for igus parts that improve performance and cost savings. Users no longer have to go through tedious email chains and can instead receive immediate, AI-based recommendations through igusGO. As of now, there are over 450 recognised applications, and that number is only going to grow.
At Hannover Messe and other events, igus® has showcased the application and its features, showing just how it can be a game-changer when it comes to optimizing workflows.
Smart Manufacturing in Action: Efficiency, Sustainability, Adaptability
Smart manufacturing refers to a fully integrated and responsive set of systems that work in real time. Through the marriage of smart plastics and AI tools, igus set these systems into motion.
This technology brings about motion plastics that report wear, suggest smart alternatives, and predict maintenance- all of this done without the need for lubrication.
These motion plastics also align with the goals of smart manufacturing through reduced maintenance costs, operational downtime, and a more sustainable, lubrication-free design.
Conclusion: Enhanced Opportunities for Motion Plastics
The realm of motion plastics is evolving with smart manufacturing tools and AI, with components changing from static to dynamic parts. From enabling real-time design recommendations to sensor data analytics, Igus® is shattering the limits of motion technology while making it more intelligent, safer, and eco-friendly.
It is quite obvious, and everyone can agree that AI is set to transform the future. With the capabilities of AI, Igus® India is set to transform the industry for a better tomorrow. For more information about AI automation and how it is going to shape the future, get in touch with Igus® today.
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