In Today’s Complex Manufacturing Environment
Most companies accept underperforming lines as a normal part of doing business with no room for improvement. They use ad-hoc code that is written by career electricians-turned-programmers who are stuck with their own creations because there’s no outside expertise or, worse yet, a deliberate OEM mentality of protectionism keeps companies locked out from their own systems.
Isn’t it time you found out how many of your problems with machine and line performance could be resolved purely through software efforts, through the elimination of badly written controls software?
- The real reasons why there are so many issues with automated production line performance.
- What critical role technology, and more so, software platforms play in modern control systems.
- Why the written software at all levels of automated systems are so crucial to real performance success.
- How embedded locked down software impedes the future of fully automated factories.
- Why initial capex cost reduction costs manufacturing so much more in the long run
- Why open-source and independent software platforms are a must in modern facilities
- What IIOT, Industry 4.0, and other such buzzwords really mean for you and the future success of manufacturers.
Through his many years of implementing turnkey systems and repairing poorly performing machines, Torben has seen and handled the complex foundational issues that plague line performance such as poor automation, faulty machine interfaces, and bad coding structures. He has now decided to share his insights and know-how so you can maximise your line’s production.
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I would recommend this book to all manufacturing operations and engineering management teams to get the grasp of basics involved in successful automation. I especially like the many practical, down-to-earth suggestions Torben offers, including how we can improve automation practices for the ultimate survival and betterment of the Australian manufacturing industry – to make it “rise like a phoenix from the ashes”.
This is not just a splendid book; it is a spectacular one. It is fastidiously researched and profusely illustrated and will certainly make you think and change your thought processes around automation implementation practices. And it’s no exaggeration to say that the book reflects Torben’s enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism – his qualities shine through on every page.”
As an OEM we require the best outcomes when completing work for our clients and Torben provides this. His attitude and attention to detail, flexibility and work are why he is a preferred supplier of mine. His book is definitely worth reading.”
Whether you’re an Operations, Engineering or Production Manager, you owe it to your business to understand the steps you can take to minimise downtime, increase throughput, improve overall efficiency and reduce operator frustration.
The book guides you to ask certain questions such as, “Do you own the code in your machines?” to raise awareness that you might not! These questions help you understand the risks to your business and how to mitigate them. They also influence purchasing decisions by ensuring equipment specifications include requirements for ‘open source,’ meaning you’re prepared for the IIoT, Industry 4.0 and The Smart Factory.
Read this book, read it again, and then share it amongst your teams. You’ll be rewarded time and time again, and your operators and CFO will love you for it!”
All machines that we use today, almost without exception, depend on microprocessors and, more importantly, the programming of those microprocessors. This includes everything from your coffee maker to your washing machine to your car, not to mention manufacturing machines.
This book illustrates what must be done to lay the foundation of good code and the difficulties that can be encountered, as well as how to approach programming in order for machines and processes to deliver their promise.”
This book takes a very practical approach to solving the biggest challenge in automation industry today, software platform independence. Torben is spot on when he says that “elevation of software platforms must continue, gradually eliminating the lower trivial layers of coding.
The time has come when software needs to break its shackles and become independent of the hardware. Focusing on process rather than coding will help the automation industry achieve what it aspires to.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for more efficiency during the design of automation projects and later in regards to production efficiency and long-term systems maintainability.
I hope Torben’s book shakes up current thinking and actually brings about long-awaited changes that are needed by the control industry.”
Torben has learned the strategies and techniques you need for creating long-term value that addresses the ever-growing and changing needs of manufacturing – and now he’s laid them out in his breakthrough book, Problem Solved.
- The real reasons why there are so many issues with automated production line performance.
- What critical role technology, and more so, software platforms play in modern control systems.
- Why the written software at all levels of automated systems are so crucial to real performance success.
- How embedded locked down software impedes the future of fully automated factories.
- Why initial capex cost reduction costs manufacturing so much more in the long run
- Why open-source and independent software platforms are a must in modern facilities
- What IIOT, Industry 4.0, and other such buzzwords really mean for you and the future success of manufacturers.