Smart Manufacturing starts with a Smart Tech Review
The rate of which technology is evolving is mind-blowing. New solutions are coming to market and the days of simply replacing like for like are over. Just like with smart phones when it is time to replace a smart tech review of the latest technology must occur.
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Get specific with your needs and do not let others puke features and benefits that are not relevant!
It can be intimidating when you begin to evaluate new technology. The amount of information coming at you can be daunting and many vendors are trained to show every feature possible even if they have zero impact to your application.
What is the best way to move forward with a smart tech review that will not completely waste your time?
Consider this path and watch your headaches go away:
- Assess: take time to perform independent research. With the rise of information online there are multiple ways to research technology. Utilize groups and forums to connect with others in your scenario that are not searching for an order.
- Get Hands on:
After you determine what technology you want to consider it is time to see it firsthand. BEFORE moving forward with setting up demos you need to specify exactly what you expect to see, including:
- Functional performance
- Functional data available
- Diagnostics data available
- How integration would occur including connectivity, programming, and maintenance.
- Implement: Once you have completed your assessment and had the ability to see the technology firsthand you will be able to confidently move forward.
Hope is not a winning strategy when it comes to implementing new technology and replacing like for like doesn’t move anything forward. It is an exciting time to be in industry and taking the time to evaluate new solutions will catapult your company to the forefront of smart manufacturing!
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