The Practical Role Of IoT Solutions In Supporting (Lean) Autonomation In A Heat Treat Shop.

Autonomation is often described as "automation with a human touch" and elevates the role of Furnace/Oven automation systems from primary automatic process control to providing additional supervisory ability. Operators are ultimately freed from certain mundane checks as the equipment will alert when an irregular situation occurs.

Industrial IoT Solutions support Autonomation by using inexpensive industrial-grade technology to wrap around existing automation solutions and provide a window into equipment status. This information can be shared and analyzed in real-time to aid faster decision-making in order to improve productivity and quality output. Data and trends can also be shared securely to Furnace/Oven suppliers to help improve equipment uptime and reduce service costs.