Industry inventing its own robotic future ??
Fierce competition, the pursuit of productivity, relocation policies, a shortage of manpower: these are just some of the pressures on an industry searching for solutions to kick-start a new growth cycle and make plans for long-term recovery. One of these potential solutions is robotic automation. Having long been a pipe dream, it is now a rapidly expanding reality. ?
This edition of the Agility Effect newsletter is dedicated to robotics.
???Interview: “No re-industrialisation without automation”
The consensus today seems to be that re-industrialisation cannot happen without increased automation. How does this pairing of re-industrialisation and automation work, and what makes it so necessary?
Christophe Rousseau: Re-industrialisation and automation are indeed closely linked. These days, there is a robotics element to most new industrial projects. And this automation is not as costly as you might think compared with the overall cost of these projects.
Joan Guasch: I would go even further: there can now be no industrialisation without automation. But the problem, in my opinion, is that sometimes the people responsible for these industrial projects have a tendency to over-automate their production lines, with a risk of over-investment that can become a problem. Sometimes people lack a realistic vision of their needs. We need to be careful about that.
The challenges of robotisation
In an increasingly competitive economic context, productivity and agility remain key to industrial expansion worldwide. And robotisation has long been seen as a major factor in the sector’s transformation. It offers numerous benefits: increased competitiveness, greater flexibility in production, enhanced quality, improved safety and working conditions, and reduced environmental impacts.
Actemium: an industrial robotics integrator
In the booming industrial robotics market, Actemium , the VINCI Energies industry brand has, through its extensive network of business units, developed the expertise to position itself as a major player in the sector by integrating every type of expertise. From consulting to design and installation, the teams manage operations in their entirety for a turnkey delivery.
Free-range mobile robots!
The use of mobile robotics in industrial settings is developing rapidly. Private 4G/5G networks are a fast-maturing solution to ensure a reliable, robust connection on complex sites.
According to Yann Bertrand , International Business Development Manager at Axians , the VINCI Energies ICT brand:
With 5G, the aim is to be able to locate objects to within 50?cm, and eventually 10?cm. This will allow better quality tracking by verifying that the work has been done in the right place and in the right way, and make it possible to block the use of tools not appropriate for a given workstation.
In 2021, Actemium and Axians, the VINCI Energies industry and ICT brands, launched a PoC (proof of concept) for creating a robust, reliable mobile industrial robot capable of data capture both indoors and outdoors. “On some of our projects, we used to experience latency issues from time to time,” explains Frédéric BOULVERT , Business Innovation Engineer at Actemium Rennes , who also coordinates the Actemium Robotics Club’s advanced industrial robotics working group. “So, we approached Axians, which was already working on applications for private mobile networks in industrial settings. And the result was p5G4OT, which stands for “private 5G for Operational Technology”.
Increasing regulation for enhanced safety
Robotics is increasingly subject to regulatory and legislative changes being made, in line with technological advances, in order to limit safety and cybersecurity risks. Recent European legislation has been game-changing for manufactures and users alike.
Electronic waste: what solutions?
The urgency of our ecological transition highlights the importance of properly managing environmentally damaging waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This waste is also a potential alternative source of raw materials for industry in the face of resource depletion and geopolitical instability. This is all the more important given that the demand for critical materials will only continue to increase.
Ali Hamdan , Environment Market Manager at Actemium, sheds light on the subject in this article.
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Electromechanical, Tolling, IT Manager at Olympia Odos SA
3 周A very interesting article, well done!
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3 周Exciting to see Vinci Energies pushing the boundaries of robotics innovation! Industry-driven robotic advancements are critical for enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in modern operations. As automation grows, the focus on developing adaptable, intelligent systems that can work in sync with human teams will be key to shaping a balanced robotic future. Empowering industries to invent their own robotic solutions also helps tailor technology to specific needs, driving competitiveness and customization. Looking forward to seeing how Vinci Energies continues to lead in this transformative journey!
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