Several Smart Devices You Need to Know About in Industry 4.0
2019-01-21
As the saying goes, “The deeper your understanding of industrial automation is,” The greater the lead you can gain in the Industry 4.0 environment, the greater your advantage will be. The greater the lead you have, the more advantageous it will be. This means you’ll be able to stand out in the fiercely competitive market and become a leading enterprise in your industry. Now, let’s take you into the world of smart equipment riding the wave of Industry 4.0!

1. Servo torque screwdriver
If we were to talk about screws, it might take three days and three nights just to explain them thoroughly—and even then, we might still fall short of fully grasping their significance. From the intricate mechanisms of delicate toys to the sophisticated structures of automobiles, screws are woven into every aspect of our lives. If we were to name something indispensable in our daily lives, screws would undoubtedly be among them.
With the advent of Industry 4.0, how to efficiently tighten a single screw has become one of the key challenges for many manufacturers. In response to this challenge, some have introduced sophisticated manual screwdrivers, others have launched handheld smart screwdrivers, and still others have developed smart screwdrivers designed to work in tandem with robots.
Among these screwdrivers, the one I like best is the smart screwdriver. Currently, smart screwdrivers come in two types—servo tightening and hollow-cup technology. The technical sophistication of these two types is roughly comparable, but in terms of price, the servo-tightening system is significantly cheaper. For example, Depai models 3-4W or even 6W are available, yet Sensewee’s servo-tightening screwdriver costs less than half that price.
The precision of servo-driven screwdrivers goes without saying—thanks to the use of servo motors, their accuracy is guaranteed. Beyond precision, when paired with the appropriate drivers, these screwdrivers can provide and collect real-time data feedback. In the automotive industry, there are extremely high demands for screw-tightening accuracy. Sometimes, due to objective factors, screws may not be fully tightened. In such cases, the feedback data can be used to conduct retrospective inspections, ensuring that every screw is properly secured—leaving nothing to chance!

2. Industrial robots
For a smart screwdriver to operate flawlessly, industrial robots are absolutely essential. Why do we add the word “industrial” before “robot”? These robots aren’t like the ones we typically imagine. They don’t resemble human beings in appearance. To meet the design requirements of production lines, they can be single-axis robots, three-joint robots, collaborative robots, and more. In fact, they’re much more akin to a human arm!
Industrial robots have a wide range of applications. When paired with servo tightening systems, they can efficiently perform corresponding tightening tasks. Combined with dispensing equipment, they become specialized dispensing robots. If you’re aiming to achieve flexible manufacturing, industrial robots are an indispensable component!

3. AGV vehicle
AGV automated guided vehicles play a crucial role in advancing the intelligent transformation of Industry 4.0 factories. With the advent of the smart manufacturing era, factory intelligence has become an irreversible development trend, and AGVs represent one of the most critical technologies driving this shift. Thanks to their smooth lifting and lowering, robust durability, and flexible operation, AGVs can quickly transport goods. As AGV technology continues to mature, these vehicles are no longer confined to the logistics industry—they are increasingly being adopted by a wider range of factories. For enterprises, AGVs offer several significant advantages: they help reduce labor costs, enhance operational efficiency, and accelerate the upgrade toward factory automation. As a result, more and more companies are beginning to adopt AGVs and are making continuous efforts to achieve full factory automation.

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