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How is maintenance performed in process plants

    Maintenance is a fundamental process for any industrial operation. It is very true that maintenance is not a type of investment that will result in more profits, however, investing in maintenance could be the same as not losing money.     In this blog, we will explain key concepts for understanding the real value of maintenance programs and routines in a heavy-asset industrial process.    Why is it necessary?   As mentioned before, effective maintenance programs could be the key to not losing unnecessary money.   Investing in maintenance is to ensure that processes, assets, and equipment [...]

The 5 essential steps to implement digital transformation in your industry

Deploying a new digital transformation strategy in an industrial environment can be quite challenging. The process from analysis to the actual implementation of the new tool can take months, and go through the approval of dozens of people. To deal with this bureaucratic journey and achieve effective results, it is necessary to understand which path should be followed in order to minimize problems that may arise and make the process more fluid. Besides that, in the case of large industries, the insertion of new technologies in worker’s daily basis may represent a change in the routine of hundreds of [...]

May 24th, 2022|Digital Transformation|

The role of leadership in industries’ Digital Transformation

The innovation process within industry can be quite bureaucratic. Especially when it comes to large companies, implementing a new technology in the day to day of the workers represents changing the daily routine of hundreds of people, and this requires assertive and precise planning by those responsible for this change. In a scenario empowered by Industry 4.0, the exchange of paper for digital is already proving to be more than necessary to optimize operations and processes. Moreover, in industries that already use digital as the main tool, the need to improve and optimize processes with new technologies has also [...]

May 17th, 2022|Digital Transformation|

How digital transformation can help in industry decarbonization

The C02 emission into the atmosphere, even with the constant efforts for a net zero future, remains quite problematic. In 2019, the three sectors that emitted the most gas worldwide were Electricity and heat producers, Transport, and Industry, reaching values of approximately 14068 Mt, 8222 Mt and 6254 Mt according to the International Energy Agency. In this scenario, seeking greater control of the operation within these sectors, digital transformation appears as essential to monitor the emission of gases into the atmosphere and increase the efficiency of processes, allowing a gradual decarbonization of the industry in general and a sustainable [...]

May 5th, 2022|Decarbonization, Digital Transformation|

How you are going to become a reference through Digital Twin

Industries are currently experiencing a strong moment of disruption and digitalization in their operations as a result of digital transformation. The technologies emerging after Industry 4.0 have not only revolutionized the industry, but also brought to the fore a question frequently asked among managers: Which technologies do I really need? And the answer to that question can be quite surprising!   Industries & Digital Transformation   Hundreds of technologies that promised to revolutionize industrial operations have become popular and have made their way into the sector generating an ever-growing amount of data. However, having digital technologies in the midst [...]

How renewable energy is benefiting Industries

Climate change is a global emergency that needs immediate action. According to the UN, the industrial sector is responsible for at least 21% of the generated emissions, actively contributing to global warming.   The industrial sector is well aware of its responsibilities and now is seeking, through digital transformation, to align its operations with ESG (Environmental - Social - Governance) principles.   Read more: Key principles for the ESG concept   Among all the measures required to align operations with the agreements pre-established by the Paris Agreement is the containment of global temperature by no more than 2º Celsius per [...]

March 24th, 2022|Decarbonization, Digital Transformation, Renewable|

Digital Transformation: a key to mining future

The mining industry is one of the most traditional and important industrial sectors. However, it is also responsible for environmental damage of great consequence. Among the impacts generated by this industry are the disposal of heavy metals into affluents, directly compromising the local fauna and flora, as well as the sedimentation of rivers and changes in soil pH. The mining operation is also responsible for a portion of air pollution and accidents that violate several ESG-related practices.   Read more: Understand the importance of ESG for industrial operations right now   Despite these major problems, the mining sector was one [...]

March 14th, 2022|Digital Transformation, Mining|

Digital Twin: a solution to mining operations

The mining industries have great challenges ahead of them, but these can be overcome by implementing effective strategies based on digital transformation.     Although the mining industries suffered the least from the impact of the pandemic, according to the WPC, the mining industry still has a long way to go in complying with ESG, decarbonization, and safety guidelines in its operations. In addition, the industry has the opportunity to generate greater flexibility, integration, and profitability through innovative Industry 4.0 technologies. Read: Understand how mining companies have adapted to a new model of carbonless operation! The issue of [...]

March 3rd, 2022|Digital Transformation, Digital Twin, Mining|

Advantages of using Digital Twin

Digital twin has provided great competitive advantages for industries that seek in digital transformation and Industry 4.0, a way to use new digital technologies in order to generate greater integration, flexibility and control over the operation       The technology consists of a continuous flow of data between real and digital assets, where an authentic digital twin is able to generate actions on assets through the digital or real sphere, unlike the concept of digital model and digital shadow.   Read on: Understand what an authentic digital twin is   The high level of digital integration of an [...]

February 23rd, 2022|Digital Transformation, Digital Twin|

Reasons why 5G will disrupt industrial operations

5G is a technology that started to become popular in mid-2019, and since then it has revolutionized connectivity between people andalso within the business environment.     Being up to 20x faster than 4G connections, 5G has generated new application perspectives aimed at personal use and has also attracted the attention of the industrial sector as a form of investment capable of generating great results. 5G and the transformation of connectivity in industries   The digital transformation movement has provided to industries dozens of digital technologies with the purpose of generating greater connectivity, assertiveness, flexibility, and above all integration [...]

February 3rd, 2022|Digital Transformation|
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