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Podcast: Taking the first step - Implementing Industry 4.0 technologies in industrial facilities

Eaton, 05/10/2021
Industry 4.0 is well underway. And for many industrial companies the idea of implementing a digital strategy can be overwhelming. With cost implications and process considerations, it's difficult to know where to begin. In this episode, Eaton solution architects Tony Trim and Alejandro Barreto-Gutierrez discuss what implementing Industry 4.0 technologies really means at a practical level and how to get started.

Key takeaways:        

  • Key considerations for implementing Industry 4.0 in industrial facilities include scalability, cybersecurity, CapEx and OpEx cost, training and change management.
  • Facilities with a predominantly analog environment should start by defining opportunities for a quick win to use as a proof of concept to demonstrate the benefits on Industry 4.0.
  • Facilities equipped with some smart devices should consider installing devices, communications and infrastructure to capture and interpret data from your equipment to drive planning and decision-making.
  • The benefits of a subscription software (SaaS) model vs. purchasing a software application include lower entry costs, system maintenance and upgrades are managed by the software provider, and cloud-based solutions make disaster recovery much faster and less difficult.
  • Predictive maintenance can help prevent unplanned downtime due to equipment failure and can be one of the most valuable aspects of capturing data.
  • Leveraging the cloud allows users the flexibility to access and configure the applications they need to match their system requirements.
  • Having a central repository can help aggregate data, while digital tools like artificial intelligence and machine learning can help format the data so users can better understand it and know how to take action.
  • The right solution provider can help identify areas of risk that are not currently effectively monitored or understood and recommend solutions that will deliver the insights that you need to maximize uptime and inform decisions.
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Tony Trim

As solution architect for Eaton's Brightlayer Industrial initiatives, Tony Trim is the subject matter expert for Eaton's Brightlayer Industrial Suite of products for oil and gas customers.  Tony joined Eaton in 2021 and has worked in the oil and gas industry for 15 years.  Prior to being a Solution Architect at Eaton, Tony has served as a journeyman electrician, subsea control system engineer, drilling control system engineer, and most recently a lead data engineer where he was instrumental in capturing and analyzing oil rig data on a custom-built cloud-based dashboard. 

Tony holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, an Executive MBA from Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas, and a Master’s in Information Systems with a specialization in Data Science from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.

Alejandro Barreto-Gutierrez

Alejandro Baretto-Gutierrez is solution architect for Eaton’s Brightlayer Industrial serving the Mining, Metals and Minerals industry. Alejandro brings more than 20 years of global experience in engineering and manufacturing, having served as director of engineering, senior director of engineering, global head of electrical and automation, and most recently overseeing operational aspects of a company-wide digital transformation initiative. In these roles, Alejandro led electrical and automation teams to standardize operations across all global regions, and managed projects designed to improve yield, efficiency and operational costs. 

Alejandro holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Universidad Centroamericana in Nicaragua and a Master of Science degree in applied sciences and automation from the Université Catholique de Louvain in Belgium.  

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To succeed with Industry 4.0, you really need a vision of the information you need to improve your operations. The right solution provider can help you identify areas of risk . . . and recommend solutions that will deliver the insights that you need to maximize uptime and inform decisions. 

Alejandro Baretto-Gutierrez, solutions architect, Brightlayer Industrial suite

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