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We can express industrial automation as the cooperation between humans and machines in a factory or industrial work site. Using computers to automate industrial processes is an essential part of this cooperation.

In computing, one of the most important innovations that emerged with the necessities of industrial automation is industrial computers. It is impossible to consider industrial automation and industrial computers separately from each other. 

Technological developments in industrial automation have affected the computer technology used in production sites and the production processes progressing with computers. Due to the placement of industrial automation in modern working areas with the Industry 4.0 revolution and the working model fed by this innovation, questions about the importance of industrial computers in the field are no longer valid.

One of the distinctive differences between Industrial Computers is that they are resistant to harsh production conditions. Compact, fanless, rugged Barebone PCs and Panel PCs enable production, assembly, monitoring and remote access for any industry to be carried out safely by interacting with operators.

If we take a look at the function of Industrial Computers;

Tracking Business Processes with Industry 4.0 Approach

With Industry 4.0, technologies such as artificial intelligence and IoT achieve maximum value in different topics such as safety, efficiency and quality.

Production tracking via Industrial Computers offers a more systematic and flawless working approach despite the decreasing cost as less workforce will be needed in the enterprises;

• To realise the control of processes automatically,
• Achieving error-free processed production data,
• To be able to view the results regularly thanks to instantly processed data,
• To be able to programme the stopping and working times of the machines,
• Measuring and visualising staff productivity and overall efficiency,
• Automatic follow-up of the periodic maintenance as well as production,
• Eliminate the costs incurred during manual data collection,
• Automatic data sharing with programmes such as CRM, ERP, MRP and Excel

Such digital documentation creates significant benefits in terms of production.

Reduced Risk of Information Loss with Digital Documentation

Due to digital documents that will be transferred to, backed up and created on industrial computers, operators in the production facility can access the necessary information quickly.

Since using digital documents reduces the number of copies printed on paper, it offers businesses a wide range of cost advantages and minimises the risk of loss in unexpected situations. 

In addition, by using the information stored by industrial computers and IoT sensors, essential documents can be automatically filled in, thus increasing efficiency and accuracy in the process. 

Predictive Maintenance

As sensors on machines on the factory floor capture data about performance and productivity, this data is quickly sent to industrial computers where it can be stored. Predictive maintenance software can analyse performance to understand why a machine's production is slowing down. Workers can be automatically notified at their workstations when a diagnosis is made. This allows plants to start repairs or order spare parts and machinery before they suffer a more costly breakdown. 

A More Productive Work Environment

Factors such as the amount of information displayed on the computer screen and the distances from which this information can be seen are solved by the industrial computer having various screen sizes and ratios. Touch screen technologies also allow the screens to be used comfortably with and without gloves. In addition, fanless Industrial Computers prevent the circulation of contaminants such as debris, moisture and bacteria, which are at risk of contamination employees. 

In Industrial Computers with IP65 protection class, disinfectants can be disinfected by spraying directly on the device.

An ergonomic and healthy working environment will increase work efficiency and quality.

 Advantages of Artech Industrial Computer Solutions

ARTECH develops and manufactures Industrial Panel PCs that can perform smoothly in various environments from white goods to automotive, textile to food, machinery to information technologies.

You can digitalise your plant with ARTECH Industrial Computer Solutions, designed for extreme environments; selected for production data collection, process analysis and control, operator panel applications, and machine and process automation applications.

Let us reach you for more precise information and to find solutions to your inquiries together.