Introduction: Role of Industry 4.0 Technologies in Manufacturing-Units

Industry 4.0 is bringing about phenomenal changes in the way businesses handle manufacturing operations. Digital technologies like artificial intelligence, big data, and analysis, augmented reality, etc. are helping businesses gain insights and visibility into operations for optimizing industrial resources. These insights and information gathered are valuable for historical analysis, eliminating irregularities, and supporting automated decision-making for machine-controlled optimization of the industrial process. Augmented by advanced technological solutions, Industry 4.0 has immense advantages helping businesses gain a competitive edge, stay relevant, and acquire customers.

Key Industry 4.0 Technologies:

Below are some of the top digital technologies in Industry 4.0 automation, that businesses are leveraging to their advantage. We have also gathered smart uses and advantages of these technologies in a manufacturing setup.

Big Data and Analytics

Manufacturing industries generate a plethora of data on daily basis, and it’s humanly impossible to assess the entire information manually and be able to drive value from it. However, by tapping into today’s modern data processing capabilities and proper documentation, the unorganized information can be converted into actionable insights.

Advantages:

1. Improving asset performance and optimization with real-time information about processes and equipment. It can help prevent unexpected machine breakdowns and avoid downtime.
2. Allowing to collect, analyze, and evaluate data for introducing product customization based on customer feedback or requirements.
3. Enhancing supply chain management through effective reporting and documentation of each step involved in the process.

Autonomous Robots

These are self-sufficient and extremely intelligent automated machines capable of performing end-to-end tasks without human help. Autonomous Robots are agile, speedy, and capable of handling complex operations with precision. They are equipped with sensors and cameras making them self-reliant to handle their work arenas without any external inference.

Advantages:

1. Autonomous Robots can operate in hazardous environments. Their operational efficiency widens their utility in industries as it results in improved staff safety.
2. They are capable of re-work, eliminating errors, improving accuracy, and boosting productivity rates.
3. Ultimately enhancing revenue by minimizing production lead times and achieving customer satisfaction.

Industrial Internet of Things

The Industrial Internet of Things is the foundation stone of Industry 4.0 technology. It refers to the use of smart sensors and actuators capable of transmitting the required information, that help gather and monitor real-time data in a manufacturing setup. This harmonization in industrial components makes up for tremendous benefits in terms of enhancing the usefulness of data and optimizing industry operations.

Advantages:

1. Improving product quality, process performance, and operational efficiency by enabling data-driven decision-making.
2. Enhancing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), predicting potential failures in process and equipment.
3. Creating an interconnected network to monitor industrial operations remotely anywhere and anytime.

Simulation/ Digital Twins

Simulations or Digital twins makes use of digital models for producing virtual replicas of industrial process, facility, supply chain, etc. Based on data from IoT sensors, devices, PLCs, actuators, and other interconnected devices, a digital twin is developed for elevating the workflow of the industries.

Advantages:

1. Digital Twins/ Simulation strengthens research, development, and design of products to enhance the performance outcomes.
2. It allows operators and factory managers to anticipate issues that might reflect in the future and also indicates the areas of improvement in product or process if any.

Cybersecurity  

With the emergence of varied industrial technologies, increasing dependency upon digitalization of manufacturing operations, and interconnectivity, a grave need for a vigorous cyber security system has aroused. To prevent vicious cyber-attacks and malware it’s inevitable to adopt a cyber-security approach.

Cyber-physical systems are one of the most ingenious innovations of Industry 4.0, with real-time data collection, analysis, and transparency of manufacturing operations and also ensuring the security of data being gathered.

Advantages:

1. Improved security of company’s credentials.
2. A business holds valuable information of its clientele and if one can prove that its business effectively protects data against cyber threats, it will encourage trust in customers and lead to attracting new customers.

Augmented Reality (AR)

Augmented reality is the fusion of the real-world and computer-generated interactive world, gaining immense popularity among modern manufacturing units. AR is a powerful technology capable of simplifying critical operations and reinforcing industrial operations.

Advantages:

1. Increasing efficiency of product development. With AR technology, products can be tested and improved at the design phase, saving costs of manual prototyping.
2. AR can assist operators in various complex tasks. For eg.- assembly of a space aircraft, with guided instructions, the operator can keep a check on each step ensuring no errors.
3. Moreover, AR also supports troubleshooting and maintenance activities in industries, aiding in quality assurance, reducing overhead costs, and improving throughput.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence is the combination of different technologies enabling software and industry equipment to sense, comprehend, learn, and act on their own or support human activities.

Advantages:

1. AI supports design and development, maintenance, and other industrial operations based on collected data. Ultimately, assisting humans for better decision-making.
2. AI technologies have the potential of helping businesses achieve six-sigma standards by eliminating defection in manufactured products.

Role of Automation and Robotics in Industry 4.0

Automation and Robotics are the foundational technologies of a smart factory. Industry 4.0 automation technologies unlock an abundance of positive outcomes in terms of costs, productivity, accuracy, and efficient management of the entire industry processes. It enables businesses to prosper and create robust industrial ecosystems for leveraging their assets to maximum potential. The factories of the future will develop a more conducive environment for robots and people to work collaboratively to fulfill consumer demands. The unrivaled benefits and ability to generate higher ROI over time are encouraging manufacturers to adopt, incorporate and act upon industry 4.0 technologies.

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Introduction

The manufacturing industry has undergone a series of revolutionary changes from the first industrial revolution in the 18th century to the present era of Industry 4.0. From the introduction of steam engines in the first industrial revolution to the concept of mass production in the second to the inception of electronics and information technology in the third industrial revolution; the manufacturing industry has seen a paradigm shift at the functional level. In Industry 4.0 the focus has transferred to plant automation, interconnectivity, enhanced human-machine relationships, real-time data, cognitive computing, etc. These digital technologies are paving way for smart manufacturing allowing businesses to leverage data and resources to boost production efficiency, improve decision making, and drive exponential growth. Apart from technological advancements, Industry 4.0 is more about how strategically businesses are integrating these technologies into their existing setup to elevate their profit margins, foster production frequency, and upgrade product quality.

 

What is Industry 4.0 Automation?

 

Industry 4.0 automation is a comprehensive term with an emphasis on intelligent networking of machines, processes, and people within an industrial setup to optimize the production through digital technologies like cyber-physical systems, IIoT, cloud computing, robotic automation, etc. These technologies together create a manufacturing system that is equipped with sensors and actuators for remote monitoring, wireless connections for internal communication, robots for automating operations, IoT-enabled industrial systems for improved decision making, data and analytics for enhanced manufacturing efficiency, etc. By thoughtful integration of Industry 4.0 automation, businesses can stay prepared for any changes in demand, processes, or industrial environment contributing to scalability and flexibility of the manufacturing systems. It further opens opportunities for introducing new products by virtualization and helps in the competent management of supply-chains through real-time analytics.

The below comparison shows how Industry 4.0 technologies can impact operations and production efficiency with comparison to traditional practices.

Source: Ronald Berger

Industry 4.0: Technological Advancements

 

Industry 4.0 does not refer to a single technology. Instead, it is a fusion of several technologies integrated according to automation needs for advanced manufacturing units. It includes:
1. Cyber-Physical Systems: It aims at complete integration of physical processes and devices into a cyber network for the collection of data ensuring optimum security.
2. Autonomous Robots: These are self-reliant intelligent machines that can conclude operations without intervention from human operators.
3. IIoT – Industrial Internet of Things: It refers to the interconnectivity of data and machines for optimizing and automating manufacturing operations.
4. Cloud Computing: It is associated with the use of interconnected remote servers to store, manage, and process information.
5. Big Data and Analytics: The data collected by Cyber-Physical Systems and IIoT, needs to be analyzed and organized for improving decision making and increasing operational efficiency. Thus, Big Data and Analytics help manage and optimize the collected data.
Apart from this, cognitive computing, simulations, augmented reality, additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, etc. also make up important parts of digital transformation technologies under Industry 4.0.

 

Real-World Application of Industry 4.0

 

To help understand how these technologies impact manufacturing ecosystems, below are some of the smart use cases in the real world.
1. Supply-Chain Management: The innovative solutions provided by Industry 4.0 technologies empower businesses with better data visibility, deeper insights, and improved analysis of entire supply chains. It helps eradicate extra costs, reduce lead times, efficiently manage logistics activities, keep a check on inventory levels, and control all the associated tasks. Therefore, optimizing the entire supply-chain process.
2. Asset-Tracking: It refers to identifying and tracking ongoing production processes, machines, human resources, raw materials, etc. By keeping a track of assets, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) can be strengthened, tactful positioning of equipment and personnel can be done to increase operational efficiency, and ultimately the manufacturing cost of end-product can be reduced.
3. Augmented Reality: Augmented reality involves the use of extra sensory input, for visualizing into existent scenarios. It turns the manufacturing ecosystem into an interactive arena that is capable of quickly identifying problems at initial level and keeping the operations up and running. Augmented reality-enabled devices like- HoloLens’s can be used for employee training, mostly in case of hazard-prone industrial areas.
4. Cobots: We are already aware of autonomous robots used in manufacturing operations for automating industrial processes. However, various manual tasks need human involvement apart from mainstream operations. Cobots are referred to the robots that collaboratively perform manual operations, together with humans. The application of cobots can be found in activities such as quality assurance, material removal, maintenance tasks, etc.

 

Valuable Outcomes of Industry 4.0 Automation

 

1. Decentralization of Processes: With help of automated robots, PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems, the dependency on human operators is reduced allowing machines to make automated decisions based on performance data for managing manufacturing operations.
2. Interoperability: It is associated with the communication ability of computer systems, robots, cyber-physical systems, sensors, and other devices to exchange and make effective use of information. It can help in managing inventory levels, supply chains, detecting errors in operations, etc.
3. Real-time Data Analytics: It includes the use of sensors, IoT devices, etc. that instantaneously feed data and algorithms for quick processing of errors in manufacturing processes, aiding in predictive maintenance, analyzing shop-floor operations, etc.
4. Digital Virtualization: It includes creating virtual simulation models of industrial processes for training, testing, optimizing, etc. without interrupting the plant operations. It’s also beneficial for analyzing the effectiveness of the operations when introducing innovations in the industrial processes.
5. Agility and Flexibility: It allows any production line operation to change instantly according to customer-specific requests without the need to reconfigure the entire assembly line. With help of pre-programmed modules fed into the system, introducing design variations and new models has become extremely easy and quick.

 

Challenges in Implementation of Industry 4.0 Automation and How to Overcome Them?

 

With enormous opportunities, Industry 4.0 automation brings in potential challenges that stop business owners from completely incorporating Industry 4.0 technology into their facilities. Some of those challenges are mentioned below:

1. Security: Identity theft, the threat of losing intellectual property, sensitive information about manufacturing processes or client information, etc. are some of the growing concerns among manufacturers. For this purpose, various cybersecurity measures can be adopted on a prior basis for mitigating the involved risks.
2. Availability of Resources and Required Manpower: Industry 4.0 solutions can be easily integrated into a facility’s existing setup while eliminating concerns about available resources. Although Industry 4.0 is a knowledge-intensive technology, with proper training and documentation, industry personnel can easily grasp new changes. Hence, it’s important to look for reliable and supportive service partners when implementing Industry 4.0 solutions.
3. High Costs: One important aspect of automation is that not every process needs to be altered. As all businesses are different and so does their requirements and goals. Hence identifying the processes required to optimize for Industry 4.0 is the key to making efficient use of it. If implemented with a strategic and concrete plan, the costs incurred in implementation can be recovered within a stipulated time. Calculating ROI on a timely basis, checking testability, etc. can save high costs involved in introducing Industry 4.0 into a facility.

 

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Industrial Automation Technology is continuously evolving and bringing in new solutions to help businesses improve operational efficiency, adapt to changing requirements, gain financial advantages etc. Modern automation solutions are capable of performing all the tasks from planning, prototyping, production, assembling, to inspection, and associated operations. Industrial automation systems are no more considered a luxury, but it has become the way of doing business.

Below are highlighted some of the key reasons to invest in industrial automation that manufacturers need to consider.

 

Enhanced Productivity and Efficiency

 

Today, manufacturing has become far more sophisticated that achieving accuracy and precision without the interference of machines is not possible. Various manufacturing operations like turning, drilling, welding, graphic modelling, making geometrically complex parts, etc. involve the application of automated equipment. It ensures that all the product limits and fits are attained with exactness, resulting in faster, consistent, and quality products.

 

The Cost Benefits of Automating

 

Every industry regardless of size aspires to reduce production costs to increase profit margins. Apart from looking for cheaper raw materials, automating the manufacturing process can be an intelligent approach to reduce manufacturing costs. With the use of PLCs, robots, automated production lines, etc. manufacturers can enable swift production, reduce transfer time between machines, save labor costs, etc. In addition, automation systems are designed to detect errors at a very early stage hence saving the expense of wasted raw materials, and sudden machine breakdown. Apart from this, the costs involved in the overall management and monitoring of the manufacturing process can also be reduced using automation systems.

 

Reduced Manufacturing Lead time

 

The shorter the lead times, the more efficient the manufacturing process becomes, resulting in reduced production costs. Lead times are vital to manufacturing processes and can’t be underlooked. Automation technology like IIoT empowers manufacturers to make smart decisions for strategic production planning and ultimately reducing lead times. Other automation technologies like- ERP solutions and additive manufacturing are helping manufacturers to efficiently manage supply chains and keep a check on inventory levels.

 

Quality Control

 

Automated operations are carried out with greater conformity and uniformity preventing defects. Automation systems are pre-programmed to perform specified tasks, moreover, various sensors and actuators are deployed to obtain real-time process information to keep an eye on each step. Leading to better product quality. Additionally, machines can work tirelessly with precision, unlike human beings as a result product quality is never compromised.

 

Increased Industrial Safety

 

One of the most important aspects of investing in automation systems is increased industrial safety. Automation systems allow operators to manage processes away from production lines, reducing the risks of accidents. Automated equipment and devices are designed to work in harsh environments that go beyond human capabilities.

 

Accuracy and Repeatability of the Automation Systems over Humans

 

Integrating automation system into manufacturing plants not only result in a consistent production rate but also consistent quality. Moreover, automation systems free up employees from repetitive tasks, eliminating the factor of monotonicity simultaneously ensuring product accuracy. It also allows employees to focus on creative tasks like planning or business development strategies. Automation systems and humans together make for a favorable working environment capable of delivering promising outcomes.

 

Prevents Downtime with Predictive Maintenance

 

Predictive maintenance uses data from previous breakdowns to create a model that predicts failures before they occur. This intelligent model prevents unexpected machine downtime, increases the lifespan of the machine, and cuts the expenses of machine failures. Through predictive maintenance, operators can schedule maintenance conveniently and gradually maximize machine uptime.

 

Understanding the Future Potential of Industrial Automation

 

Automation has equipped industries with innovative, reliable, and agile solutions resulting in a new surge of growth. Today PLCs and robots have become the staple of industries to perform, manage and monitor manufacturing operations. Automation tools are simplifying tasks, boosting productivity, providing flexibility to introduce variations, increasing scalability, and much more. Moreover, with the advent of cloud computing, cyber-physical systems, augmented and virtual reality, and other digital technologies, businesses are shifting to intelligent and smart manufacturing. This shift translates to increased profits, new opportunities, powerful economies, and a new age of manufacturing. It will continue to evolve and expand bringing in new solutions and perspectives to the industry.

 

Industrial Automation Technology Solutions By ENWPS

 

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Industrial Automation is transforming manufacturing units in innumerable ways. It provides a conducive environment for machines and humans to work together in harmony for generating desired outcome. From improved operational efficiency, enhanced product quality, to trouble-free management of production processes, industrial automation has remarkably benefitted the manufacturing industry.

 

Automation in Manufacturing Industry

 

Automation in manufacturing refers to the use of modern technologies such as robots, computer software, PLCs, HMI systems, SCADA, etc. to manage equipment and processes within a factory. A logic controller is employed to manage the sequence of production, provide instructions, and handle the overall processes. Manufacturing operations such as production, material movements, administration of shop floor, assembly of products, packaging, etc. can be automated. It reduces human intervention and results in increased output, productivity, and accuracy.

 

How is Automation Transforming Manufacturing Operations?

 

With the advent of automation tools and technology, manufacturing industries have seen revolutionary changes. Plant equipment and system automation has minimized the need for manual operations and maximized performance. Further, it has improved the utilization of existing resources and enabled the ability to integrate innovative solutions for increasing manufacturing efficiency. Many industries have recognized and taken advantage of the potential benefits that industrial automation offers. All the processes right from planning, to execution, to delivery, each step can now be automated easily.

 

Let’s have a look at some prominent applications of automation in manufacturing operations and how businesses can leverage them to their advantage-

 

Automated Production Line:

 

An automated production line comprises a series of workstations linked by a conveyor system and an electrical control system. Each station executes a specific operation, and the product moves along the entire production line in a defined sequence.

 

How automated production line benefit manufacturers?

 

Automated Production Lines directly translate to less human intervention; hence the following benefits can be derived from it.

1. Increased accuracy and quality of products.
2. Increased efficiency of overall production unit.
3. Swift and consistent production flow.
4. Reduced production cycle time.
5. Increased focus on system enhancement, planning, and supervision while machines do the job!

 

Various factories have leveraged the benefits of automated production lines and have achieved generated highest ROI. For instance: The production of a car in the automotive industry involves more than a hundred interconnected workstations where several parts are welded together, painted, assembled, checked for quality, and finally transform into a finished product. By deploying end-to-end automated lines dependency on human capabilities reduce, and factories can run 24×7 without interference of operators or shop-floor managers.

 

Use of Industrial Robots:

 

A wide array of applications ranging from pick and place, material handling, painting, mechanical cutting, plasma and gluing, assembly, inspection, machine tending, etc. can be performed using industrial robots. Almost any manufacturing operation can be performed with help of robots within a few minutes which might consume loads of time when performed manually.

 

How does the use of industrial robots benefit manufacturers?

 

Process automation with the use of industrial robots can ensure that production goals are met with minimum wasted efforts or expenses. Following are some of the most rewarding benefits of employing industrial robots-

1. Robots help decrease cycle-time and cost-per-piece with enhanced operational efficiency.
2. Robots can perform repetitive tasks persistently while maintaining precision levels of the products.
3. Robots are designed to be hard-wearing and can operate in hazardous environments. Leading to improved safety of working professionals.
4. Better floor space utilization can be achieved using robots.
5. Increased production output.

 

Industrial robots have proved extremely advantageous for industries as they outperform human capabilities in terms of working efficiency. Humans have certain limitations and cannot work for longer hours, on the contrary robots can work non-stop for days or weeks. For instance: Robotic arc welding is one of the crucial processes for manufacturing ecosystems. The use of Robotic arc welders can improve the safety of workers by preventing inhalation of hazardous fumes and arc burns that might occur during the process. Moreover, it can perform high-quality welds in a limited cycle-time with exactness and closeness.

 

Predictive Maintenance:

 

Industrial systems and devices can develop failures at any point of time, and in turn, it may impact the production schedules. But, with industrial automation, manufacturers can now predict such failures in advance and prevent such occurrences that lead to downtime. Predictive maintenance uses real-time conditioning monitoring and analysis, to predict when and which equipment needs maintenance. It is more targeted and addresses a definite issue, unlike preventative maintenance that happens on scheduled cycles or after equipment breakdown.

 

How predictive maintenance can benefit manufacturers?

 

1. Reduced cost of replacement since the issue is detected beforehand and necessary steps are taken before the damage occurs.
2. Reduced machine-downtime.
3. Enhanced equipment lifespan and efficiency.
4. Improved production planning and scheduling, as operators are already aware of the maintenance hours.

 

Considering the above benefits, predictive maintenance will aid in operational efficiency and help save costs involved in maintenance.

 

Mobile Control of Automation Processes:

 

The use of Wi-Fi-connected tablets, smartphones, and mobile devices has enabled the ease of managing operations with no restrictions of presence. Integration of such devices supports shop floor managers and operators to remotely detect errors, control, and monitor production processes.

 

How mobile control of automation processes can benefit manufacturers?

 

1. Enhanced supervision and monitoring of the overall process.
2. Reduced labor costs as less manpower will be required to handle the process.
3. Round-the-clock production with no need for the operator to be physically present.
4. Easy access to information anytime and anywhere.

 

The importance of controlling automation processes remotely can be understood from the recent scenario of the pandemic. While the movement of people to the workplace was restricted and many industries were running at minimum efficiency, the use of remote access and monitoring of the production process has turned out to be convenient and extremely useful. It can empower industries to run at maximum efficiency even in the toughest times and under most challenging circumstances.

 

Challenges in Adoption of Automation

 

While automation has gained enormous traction, challenges in adoption persist for many industries. The biggest challenges that limit industries to fully embrace industrial automation include, resistance to process transformation, lack of expertise for strategic implementation and planning, training of shop floor operators, and inability to align goals with automation needs. Industries lack expert support who can understand the nature of their manufacturing processes and provide innovative automation solutions aligned to their requirements.

 

Solutions Provided by ENWPS

 

ENWPS is a group of highly skilled professionals who specialize in supply, installation, supervision, commissioning, and training services for industrial automation. We provide innovative automation solutions and strategies for process design and development, integration of automation systems, improvisation, and enhancement of existing processes, etc. to help industries stay competent in the global environment. For availing reliable and quality automation solutions, contact us at: rfq@enwps.com. And one of our team members will connect with you shortly!

Industrial automation tools are highly configured technical equipment that can control and supervise the entire industrial process. These tools are the building blocks of the industrial automation system as they manage all interconnected devices and systems in the industry. Every industrial automation system is unique and needs a peculiar set of automation tools to integrate with the facility’s infrastructure and production process. These tools make mechanical and repetitive processes extremely easy. And enables the operation of each process with precision and accuracy.

Some key industrial automation tools are listed below, to help understand how industrial automation systems work.

PLC- Programmable Logic Controller

A Programmable Logic Controller works as the digital industrial computer control system that carries out various electro-mechanical processes in an automation environment. PLC continuously monitors data from input devices, processes the information, and concludes manufacturing operations based on it through a pre-programmed set of instructions. It is designed to withstand the harsh working environment and is capable of internal diagnostics.

The scope of industrial applications that can be achieved with PLC is vast. It can even work efficiently as a standalone unit in the industry. From welding, transporting, material handling, painting, purging, packaging and labeling, liquid filling systems, to any manufacturing operation. All the industrial processes can be automated and conducted efficiently with PLCs.

 

SCADA- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

SCADA systems are responsible for controlling, acquiring, and managing real-time data through direct interaction with HMI, sensors, PLCs, and other interconnected devices. SCADA systems continuously record data and events in a log file. This data helps diagnose and fix any issues in the process, mitigates risks of machine downtime, and later the data can be analyzed and optimized for increasing manufacturing efficiency. SCADA systems serve as the backbone of industrial automation and can be utilized in various industries like steel, food, and beverage, manufacturing, power, recycling, etc.

 

HMI- Human Machine Interface

HMI in industrial automation process plays a vital role in overall management of operations. As the name suggests, HMI or Human-Machine interface is a software application that allows human operators, processes, and machines to interact and work collaboratively in an automation surrounding. HMI converts complex data into a systematic format for strategically controlling the production process.

 

ANN- Artificial Neural Network

ANN works similarly to the human brain within an industry. It analyzes sophisticated data and factors affecting the manufacturing processes to enable better decision-making.

 

DCS- Distributed Control System

A distributed control system is a central monitoring network that interconnects different systems and devices within the industrial automation system. These systems are installed when advanced process control is required, and the facility is spread in a wide geographical area with thousands of input-output stations. Complex production processes such as oil refining, chemical processing, water treatment, pharmaceuticals manufacturing, etc. can be handled with DCS.

 

Robotics

The role of robotics in industrial automation involves a wide array of operations on the production line across various industrial sectors. Arc welding, painting, plasma and gluing, hammering, material handling, palletizing, laser cutting, etc. from simple to critical operations, automation of all the processes is possible. The ability to complete repetitive tasks with accuracy and maintain the highest quality standards is what makes robots viable for industries. Robots are designed to work in hazardous and most challenging environments that go beyond human capabilities. Employing robotics solutions can increase production efficiency drastically.

 

Optimize your Facility with ENWPS

A custom combination of these automation tools allows automating the industrial process that matches specific requirements. Machines, systems, devices, all work in synchronization to manage the processes and detect errors before it hampers the entire industrial process. Moreover, industrial automation yields safety, reliability, scalability, profitability, provides liberty to operate 24×7 and makes it possible to harness the resources and infrastructure to the fullest. Many enterprises are already leveraging the power of automation, and its high time that your business incorporates it too. At ENWPS we help industries upgrade and achieve their objectives successfully.

ENWPS is a turnkey industrial automation solutions company. Our service areas include-

1. Professional design and engineering services to fulfill the automation needs of a shop floor or assembly lines
2. Supply, Installation, and Commissioning
3. PLC, HMI, and SCADA Programming
4. Robot Programming
5. Data Analytics
6. IoT Implementation
7. Allied Services

With over two decades of expertise in the field, we have successfully provided reliable and hassle-free services for our prestigious customers.

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Gone was the time when these automation tools were considered a novelty and not everybody could access them. But with changing times, automation has become the standard practice in heavy, medium, as well as small industries. Connect with us at: rfq@enwps.com, +91 2066420320, and we shall be happy to assist you with automating your industrial processes.