Robotics is transforming and it will continue to transform

September 1, 2021 8:20 pm

Robotisation, digitisation and artificial Intelligence are going to work hand in hand and we at Delta are on top of that.

With an aim to improve production efficiency, does the industry see 5.0 as one of the effective automations optimising processes?

Industry 5.0 will bring a human touch to 4.0and present automation in a new collaborative light. Currently, robots are placed in safety fences to do limited tasks and with5. We are gearing to remove these cages and increase the functionality of robots. This will launch a collaborative age where these Robots are guided by the decision-making capabilities of human beings. These changes will optimise production with these technologies bypassing current limitations and increasing the scope of their work.

What transformations and benefits do you observe with 3D and robotics technologies in relation to automation?

3D is not a sea change in the process or a device, it is adaptive manufacturing. It simplifies the process of developing a product and creates faster output. 3D technology has also aided Delta in Robotics. The Robots Delta adopts for certain applications require End Effectors to perform all the actions which are created faster through 3D technology.

Robotics is transforming and it will continue to transform. Delta has moved from using slower, large size heavy load products to slimmer and faster Robots with inbuilt intelligence. The Robots we create are becoming more intelligent in performing the monotonous jobs for they are used for. As Robots become more collaborative, the overall manufacturing capability will get better. As technology grows, their use in Industry will also rise.

What are the innovative practices are being adopted for Pharma manufacturing in view of safety protocols due to pandemic as human wellness is a great concern now?

Pandemic has been a period of great learnings for the Pharma sector. The past year saw demand skyrocket in the sector. Yet, it was a tough situation to operate in at the production level with the pandemic affecting a lot of their workforce.

Pharma has responded to this challenge by looking to Delta in getting their production lines automated. They are identifying locations where complete automation is possible and helping us facilitate this change. The sector is adapting our Smart Machines which can create flawless medicines and pharmaceutical goods. Robots are also a part of this picture. Further, Pharma manufacturers are using 3D Technology to reduce workload which can produce medicines with higher concentration and hence, cut down on production.

Concept of automation is an ongoing phenomenon. What additions are in the offing and being inducted in the automation industry?

As we move forward, Robotisation, digitisation and artificial Intelligence are going to work hand in hand and we at Delta are on top of that. The number of robots may increase but they will be backed by Digitisation to help gather information about what is happening. As soon as the information is gathered the next step will be to make this automation an inbuilt self-decision which we call Artificial Intelligence.

The advantage of high-level process optimisation for industry is that this quality will be at par with the international market. Along with the right quality, this will also create products at the right cost.

Digitalisation and technological advancements are growing. What are the major areas for increasing business prospects from the perspective of industry demand?

One of the biggest demands Delta gets is to make the machines capable of connecting to the database. This is the middle platform where we start connecting the available machine or equipment with our top process of manufacturing, the SAP system.

The middle layer or the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is a missing layer right now between Shop floor equipment and the top layer of integration. This is why we know installing new equipment which is compliant with Industry 4.0 is critical. Many industries are yet to begin data management on the cloud.