Next-generation Industry 4.0 Automation Solutions Equipped with Digital Twin
40%
improvement in field engineers’ efficiency
50%
reduction in man hours required for on-site quality inspection
Overview
OMRON Corporation is an automation company with its core competencies in Sensing & Control + Think technology and is engaged in a wide range of businesses including control equipment, electronic components, social systems, healthcare, and the environment.
Project Background
In a manufacturing facility, the process of simulating Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for decision-making on their deployment is time-consuming and resource-intensive. The client needs an efficient and accurate solution to simulate AGV behavior, evaluate different deployment scenarios, and make informed decisions regarding their implementation.
Solution
Digital Twin: 3D Replica
By converting Solidwork files into 3D assets, Omron creates precise 1:1 scale replicas. These replicas are seamlessly integrated into PC and Extended Reality, enabling engineers and designers to explore intricate details. This fosters collaboration and informed decision-making, ultimately enhancing efficiency and delivering exceptional products to customers.
Real Time Monitoring with Open-RMF Integration
Open-RMF integration enables real-time monitoring, providing continuous updates on system performance and behavior. Businesses gain comprehensive insights for data-driven decision-making, optimizing operations for enhanced efficiency and reliability.
Data Analytics and Simulation
Data Analytics and Simulation empower businesses to leverage advanced technologies for enhanced decision-making. Through Augmented Reality, live environments can be visualized with dynamic heatmaps, providing real-time insights and improving situational awareness. Additionally, digital twin simulations enable the accurate representation of robot movements in various spaces, facilitating effective planning and optimization.
Augmented Reality Visualization
The simulation results and deployment scenarios are visualized using Spaitalwork AR Application. Through AR-enabled devices, such as smart glasses or tablets, clients can overlay virtual AGVs onto the physical environment. This interactive visualization allows clients to observe the simulated AGVs in real-time, navigate through different deployment configurations, and evaluate their impact on operational efficiency, throughput, and resource allocation.
Results
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Streamlined decision-making process: Clients efficiently evaluated multiple AGV deployment scenarios and identified bottlenecks.
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Enhanced accuracy and reliability: Integration of real-time data from Open RMF ensured accurate representation of AGV behavior.
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Improved deployment strategies: Clients selected optimized strategies that maximized productivity and minimized disruptions.
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Cost and resource savings: With Digital Twin, engineers are now able to complete the simulation within a few minutes
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