IoT
RFID technology is the foundation for intelligent identification and management in the industrial manufacturing field. From raw material exploration, procurement, production, logistics, to delivery to factories, inventory, sales, and other processes, the entire supply chain management system can be improved and optimized to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. With the development of the Internet of Things,
RFID technology has also found many typical applications in industrial manufacturing. Here are a few examples to understand.
Typical Applications of
RFID in Industrial Manufacturing
1. Manufacturing process monitoring and management
Due to the high integration of smart factories, in the product manufacturing process, including raw material control and processes, the use of IoT
RFID technology can track and record the loss information of raw materials in real time, as well as the current production process and steps, allowing enterprises to have a comprehensive understanding of the entire manufacturing process and the current status of system equipment in real time. This can reduce deviations caused by system failures in the production process.
All relevant data during the manufacturing process can be retained in the database, allowing managers to have complete information for subsequent planning. Due to the automation of the production process achieved by intelligent manufacturing, the working status and performance of equipment during the production process can also be monitored at any time, and equipment maintenance can be carried out based on the monitored data. In the production process, due to the automatic sensing function of intelligent manufacturing systems, the available data can be used to allocate the working time and progress of equipment reasonably.
The intelligent manufacturing process directly monitors machines and production lines through computer platform systems, and is more suitable for application in more precise industries, such as semiconductor chip and other related manufacturing processes. Most of them require working in extremely clean and dust-free environments, and human factors may actually cause the product manufacturing process to become complex. Therefore, highly automated "intelligent manufacturing" has become the best choice for such high-tech manufacturers.
2. Management of Product Supply Chain
The application of
RFID technology in the supply chain management of intelligent manufacturing products mainly combines smart logistics technology with Internet of Things technology, and is used in the supply chain of intelligent manufacturing products.
RFID tags can be used to label products in logistics, and
RFID readers can be installed at key nodes to ensure that products can be monitored in real-time throughout the entire logistics process, enabling comprehensive management of the entire product supply chain at any time.
Every raw material produced in the industrial manufacturing industry is labeled with
RFID tags. The label contains all the information about these products, making it easy to accurately track the ingredients, processing, and even the sources of these ingredients, achieving visual management of the supply chain. In addition, reliable "item" information can ensure product quality and help companies implement branding strategies when shared externally, which also promotes the development of the intelligent manufacturing industry.
At present, the biggest problem in China's industrial manufacturing industry is the significant gap between the integration process of related software technology resources and the overall trend of information technology development. While China's manufacturing industry is moving towards integrated and compatible production, it still relies on imports in terms of software. China's intelligent manufacturing industry must vigorously develop new business models, form a supply chain and value chain system domestically, and enter the international market in the form of a supply chain.
What are the future development directions of industrial manufacturing
1. Promote the application of new generation information technologies such as the Internet of Things
By integrating
RFID devices, feeding equipment, production equipment, packaging equipment, etc., enterprises can improve their production capacity and efficiency. Promote IoT
RFID technology in management fields such as supply chain management and workshop management. Using IoT technology to analyze enterprise production processes, material management, etc., in order to optimize process flow and reduce enterprise losses.
2. Adopting information technology throughout the entire product lifecycle from product design to usage
In the product design phase, methods such as 3D digital design software, industrial design material library, and computer simulation are used. In the product manufacturing stage, methods such as CNC machine tools, manufacturing execution systems, and industrial robots are used. In terms of product management, product data management (system, product lifecycle management system, product quality management system, etc.) is adopted. During the product usage phase, IoT technology is used to remotely monitor the operation of the product, diagnose faults remotely, and feedback product defect information to the design and manufacturing departments in order to continuously improve product quality and performance.
3. Promote intelligent manufacturing in various industries
For process industries such as food, medicine, and chemical, the focus is on developing technologies such as fully automated production lines, industrial robots, and online testing to achieve intelligent production control and product testing. For example, in the pharmaceutical industry, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards are solidified into computer systems through information technology, automatically monitoring, tracking, feedback, reminders, alarms, and other management processes of pharmaceutical companies' sales, procurement, production, quality, and storage according to GMP standards, ensuring drug quality in a timely and accurate manner.
The above are typical applications of
RFID in industrial manufacturing. By using IoT
RFID technology and device monitoring technology to strengthen enterprise information management, it can help enterprises grasp the production and sales process, improve the controllability of the production process, reduce manual intervention on the production line, timely and correctly collect production line data, and arrange reasonable production plans and schedules. Effectively enhance core competitiveness and build an intelligent enterprise that is efficient, energy-saving, scientific, and environmentally friendly.
