A Necessity for Industrial Manufacturing Processes
The Stone Age is over.
Global sales of wearables continue to rise – in 2019 alone, 337 million units were sold. This clearly shows how seamlessly mobile devices, whether smartphones or smartwatches, have integrated into our personal lives. Through daily use, they’ve become reliable companions. So why shouldn’t they also support us in our professional lives?
Because we are so familiar with these smart devices, there’s no steep learning curve when introducing them into manufacturing and production environments.
Thanks to these practical tools, production staff can access a wealth of real-time information – anytime, anywhere, whether they are physically present at the workstation or not. The use of mobile technologies in industrial manufacturing has become a necessity: to actively support production workflows, improve quality, boost efficiency, and simplify tasks – all while staying competitive.
However, mobile technologies are not meant to take center stage. Their role is to support users – not to dictate the workflow. But what happens if a smartphone gets misplaced and critical functions are suddenly unavailable? What if the device falls into the wrong hands? What if the battery runs out?
There are countless “what-if” scenarios. And for each one, we’ve developed specific concepts to ensure that nothing stands in the way of fully integrating mobile devices into industrial environments.
Our mission is to ensure that every operator always knows exactly what’s happening on the production line – allowing them to benefit from continuous access to information. This empowers operators to respond more quickly to issues during manufacturing, helping to prevent errors and minimize downtime. Reduced downtime means lower costs.
Depending on the user’s role, information can be displayed contextually and situationally – providing targeted support for each operator’s workflow and decision-making process. For example, shift supervisors require constant oversight of orders, machines, and downtime, while machine operators need clear instructions on the next steps or timely reminders when materials need replenishment.
Mobile devices enable users to easily access this information and receive alerts about critical updates.
At Alphagate, we see Spatial Computing as the gateway to information – anywhere, anytime, on any device!
The integration of mobile technology is an invaluable asset for every production employee – and the future leaves no room for the Stone Age. We must embrace new and exciting technologies.