Technologies and Tech Trends That Are Changing Manufacturing Facilities

Technology has changed the way manufacturing facilities operate and will continue to do so. Industries all over the world are adopting new technology to improve operations and better serve their clients, and it’s changing what work environments look like. A good example for manufacturing is advancements in predictive maintenance and machine condition monitoring, such as innovations to vibration analysis equipment.

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The Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) revolution is changing virtually all facets of modern life. The changes that seem to get the most focus are those applying to lifestyle and household goods or, in the business space, more clerical and desk-job applications. The IoT is going to change, and has already begun to change, manufacturing as well. Individual assets will be connected to one another and to larger systems, and will relay pertinent information about production levels, output, efficiency levels, and so on to those who need it.  

Smart Predictive Maintenance

Vibration monitoring is one of the most effective techniques for machine condition monitoring. Completely non-contact vibration monitoring technology avoids downtime and doesn’t require physical sensors. It also opens up a whole world of predictive maintenance possibilities by allowing constant monitoring without interruption. The right software will be easy to use and understand by non-technical staff, perfect for incorporating into a broader network of technology solutions. Vibration monitoring platforms employing incredibly precise and accurate Motion Amplification® technology will likely become the industry standard.   

Automation

Automation is one of the most controversial trends for the manufacturing industry. For better or worse, increased automation is simply an inevitability. However, it’s worth considering that virtually no technological advance in an industry is either all good or all bad. Increased automation produces a whole sub-industry of its own. That equipment needs to be run, monitored, repaired, upgraded, and produced by human beings.  

Technology Leads to Innovation

Additionally, as that automation technology becomes more common and affordable, it’s also going to make it possible for smaller manufacturing and production businesses to compete in ways that would have been unattainable even just a few decades ago. Whatever technologies emerge in the future, they’re always going to need people to make them work. And people will always harness new technologies to do things that have never before been done.  

About RDI Technologies

The RDI Technologies team creates asset testing and measurement technology at the cutting edge of what predictive maintenance can do. Their Iris M™ technology platform is an innovation that effectively turns every one of a camera’s pixels into a sensor. The millions of sensors form a vital piece of the RDI Technologies Motion Amplification® breakthrough, making motion visible that would otherwise be invisible to the human eye. Real-time motion visualization can be used to swiftly identify problematic vibrations and their root-cause issues. RDI Technologies’ proprietary Iris M™ platform converts raw motion data into a meaningful and informative visualization, communicating crucial information clearly to both technical and non-technical team members. Motion Amplification technology by RDI Technologies requires no downtime to set up.  

Learn how RDI Technologies’ Motion Amplification® technology platform can make a difference on your production floor at Rditechnologies.com

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