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Automation Control

Automation Control

Reduce equipment connectivity complexity and speed up automation build-out and expansion

CHALLENGE

The power to connect diverse equipment, the foundation for expanding factory automation

In a factory, equipment from different generations and manufacturers works together, from in-process tasks to material transport. But if new connection methods and control programs must be developed every time equipment is added, the operating burden grows as automation expands. Moreover, if hard-won data stays within individual machines, it is hard to understand the state of the whole factory or use the data for improvement.

To raise the level of automation across the factory, you need to bridge differences in communication methods and control specifications, and collect and use data and control equipment on a common standard. This lets you respond quickly to added equipment and process changes and continuously expand the automation capabilities you need.

APPROACH

Reduce equipment connectivity complexity and speed up automation build-out and expansion

With LG CNS's Automation Control solutions, reduce the development time and maintenance burden of automation. Connect equipment from various manufacturers and standardize production and logistics control to raise the value of existing equipment while flexibly adding new equipment and functions. Use the collected equipment data for real-time monitoring and anomaly prediction, and quickly build the operating screens and applications your site needs with a low-code development environment.

BENEFITS

What changes after adoption?

01 Shorter equipment setup and start-up preparation Finds equipment integration errors in advance and automates repeated testing, reducing rework and retesting after delivery. Standardized interfaces and control specifications make equipment connection and setup more efficient.
02 Better verification quality and operational consistency Standardizes verification criteria and control methods that used to differ by equipment and vendor. Tracking everything from specifications to test results and corrective action history reduces omissions and lets you check the readiness of multiple sites against the same criteria.
03 Better equipment visibility and maintenance efficiency Collects distributed equipment data in a common format and lets you view alarm and operation history together, reducing the time spent on site inspections and root cause analysis. Accumulated data can be used to improve equipment operations and predict anomalies.
04 Fewer logistics delays and production waits Automatically manages material travel routes and transfer commands to reduce manual transport errors and delays. This cuts the time production equipment waits for materials and improves material flow between processes.
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