INDUSTRY 4.0 34 “If, for instance, my business is related to the aeronautical sector, I will require production solutions that allow me to make and launch new parts in a first attempt”. machine tools which only in a matter of minutes allows a verification to be carried out with regard to machine errors so that, should any tolerance biases be found, the unit can calibrate itself and carry on machining with greater accuracy. • Process optimisation based on simulation models that are incorporated to machine monitoring so that decisions can be taken autonomously and intelligently with regard to process parameters and the dynamic conditions of different mechani- cal components that features real-time machine OEE (‘Overall Equipment Efficiency’) monitoring capabilities to permanently update the operator/ supervisor with regard to possible trends that might produce potential incidents. • It also helps the operator to discover root causes behind efficiency losses by searching for corre- lations between OEE and the different variables that could be related to its components (efficiency, availability and quality) by means of statistical and data mining tools. • Health condition is monitored locally together with associated data that can be exchanged with the machine manufacturer to offer added value services such as predictive maintenance. • We can look into how these technologies influence the attributes of the production model and ascertain to what extent they are actually in line with the drivers of my business. It has been noted that all produce the same impact. If, for instance, my business is related to the automotive sector, autonomy and efficiency will be my main focus, which means that machines will have to be equipped with suitable sensors to deliver autonomy and high levels of availability. On the other hand, having a solution that will allow me to optimise a process will provide me with a differential element relative to my competition. If my business is related to the aeronautical sector, I will require production solutions that allow me to make and launch new parts in a first attempt. Javier Arzamendi (left), Coordinator of the Machine Tool sector, and Aitor Alzaga, Coordinator of Industry 4.0 at TEKNIKER. Concepts such ‘virtual machine’ can be very helpful. Or other things such as ‘flexible automation’, for instance, can transform certain automations that were unattainable into something far more more feasible nowadays. It must be stressed that there are two characteristics: ‘Interoperable/ Open’ and ‘Focused on people’ that should take into account any kind of technological solution. Lastly, thought should also be given to another concept, namely, technological maturity, as it impinges on technological supply and demand; At this point in time, and due to the potential oppor- tunities that are apparently available, multiple stakeholders are becoming involved to supplement a more traditional supply although we must bear in mind that not all of them will survive. On the other hand, and from the point of view of somebody that buys and uses a machine, an organisation must be ready to capitalise on a few or many of the technologies that are being offered. •