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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The perspectives for North Sea Oil extraction
The extraction of oil in the North Sea is one of the oldest operations in the world and is responsible for the economic flow of countries like Norway, Germany, Scotland, and England. Despite its extreme importance to the region's economy, the sector has obstacles in its path that compromise the long-term future of the industry. The pandemic was one of the most difficult periods for the sector and its impacts culminated in the biggest drop in the price of a barrel in history, forcing industries in the region to reduce oil extraction. The difficulties [...]
How smart industries will be
Can you imagine what the industries will be like 10 years from now? The concept of industry of the future or smart industries describes the application of different combinations of modern technologies to create a hyperflexible and self-adaptive operating and manufacturing capability. Smart factories are an opportunity to create new forms of efficiency and flexibility by connecting different processes and information flows. Some technologies are essential to this concept. Let's address the top 3 below. IoT - (Internet of Things) The Internet of Things is the ability of devices to communicate with each other without human [...]
The energy challenge for chemical industries
Chemical industries are responsible for a wide range of products used in everyday life. They are manufactured products for urban, rural, and industrial use. Insecticides, medicines, and personal care products are derived from industrial chemical processes. The process of these industries consists of using natural resources such as water, minerals and organic products as raw material. In order for the inputs to actually be transformed into marketable products, there is a long process of chemical transformation within the industrial plants of the sector. The main process within this industry is that of combustion. It is from [...]
How Steel Industries benefits from Digital Transformation
The steel industries have a fundamental role not only in our society but also in the industrial sector itself. These industries are responsible for producing the most used material in the sector, and also around the world. The importance of this industry is fundamental for the functioning and good organization of our daily life. However, the steel production process is carried out in such a way that its environmental impacts are contrary agents to the important need for decarbonization of the industry. Steel, before being steel, is an ore. The process of transforming this ore takes [...]
