The themes of smart automation

Designing according to a new standard, the standard of the future: this is the challenge of “Smart Automation”, launched at SPS by Murrelelektronik (a supplier of components for electrial cabinets and interfacing, active and passive onboard systems).

In concrete terms, in order to create smart solutions it is necessary to valorize the network connection of machinery and equipment, transparency throughout the life cycle of a product, modularity and flexibility, safety and ease of installation and setup, reduced machine stops and accurate control during operation.
An example is offered by the predictive maintenance solutions that enable scheduled parts replacement at the end of a component’s life cycle, preventing inconveniences and additional costs relating to unplanned machine stops. The parameters to be monitored for electronic components are internal temperature, load conditions during operation and number of startups.
Currently under development is “SmartCore” technology, which transmits a signal whenever a cable must be replaced, having reached 80% of its maximum acceptable number of torsions.

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