Microfactory

Digital Twin-Enabled Microfactory for Smart Manufacturing

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Problem:

Factories and asset-intensive industries such as manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and utilities, face several critical challenges that impact their productivity, profitability, and long-term sustainability. These include unplanned downtime inefficiencies in production processes, high maintenance costs, lack of real-time insights, and sub-optimal energy and resource consumption.

Solution:

A "microfactory" digital twin that integrates IoT sensors, PLCs, and an IoT Gateway to enable real-time data streaming and edge computing. It utilizes a composable architecture, AI-driven insights, and 3D visualization to optimize production processes, detect anomalies, and support predictive maintenance. The solution presents a valuable investment for industries reliant on complex production environments. The solution entails:

• Remote monitoring at the edge. Uses environmental telemetry dashboards, real-time dashboards, and 3D immersive experiences.
• Fault detection in the production line. Integrates computer vision models to identify misalignments and generate real-time alerts.
• Edge-to-cloud migration. Uses a hub-and-spoke architecture to optimize communication, security, and data transmission.
• XMPro integration: Demonstrates compatibility with low-code composable architecture solutions.

Outcomes:

• Scalability: Edge-to-cloud capability ensures scalability across various industrial environments.
• Enhanced operational efficiency: Real-time monitoring and anomaly detection reduce downtime and improve productivity.
• Predictive maintenance: AI and ML algorithms help preemptively identify faults, ensuring proactive intervention.
• Flexibility: Composable architecture allows adaptation to different industrial use cases.

Key Player:

NTT Data offers business and technology services, from consulting to connectivity, serving clients and industries around the world. The company serves 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping them innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success.