Dana advances Industry 4.0 manufacturing capabilities
Manufacturers are turning to digital solutions to transform manufacturing. Every part of the manufacturing process is becoming digitalized, from the early stages of design and development, through to operations and distribution. In addition to utilizing our broad footprint to serve all of our customers, Dana is leveraging technology in our operations to eliminate waste. Our “Connected” initiative is providing the foundation for a fully connected Industry 4.0 manufacturing environment. In the heart of our operations, we can monitor real-time performance of our assets and ensure that we have full part genealogy and traceability.
Opportunities:
- Guide our operators on the shop floor
- Manage our production times and methods
- Comply with all quality requirements
- Plan our entire value chain within our ERP environment
- Drive statistical process control
- Deliver predictive analytics to prevent problems before they occur
Benefits:
- Increase productivity
- Reduce downtime
- Lower energy costs
- Less scrap