euromicron subsidiary enables networked small-series production
euromicron’s subsidiary ELABO has applied Industry 4.0 to small-series production in the small and medium-sized sector. With the aid of the new Primus 4.0 networked workbench system, ideal coordination between development, production, service and quality management can be achieved, even across distributed locations.
Industry 4.0, the merging of information and production technology, has mainly been an issue for large companies up to now. euromicron’s subsidiary ELABO, a leading manufacturer of networked workbench systems, has now also applied Industry 4.0 to production in the SME sector and has developed the Primus 4.0 especially for small-series production. The new system is based on the ergonomically balanced and particularly user-friendly Primus One, the first workbench system to be certified for use in electrostatic protected areas (EPAs). It is suitable for all areas of electro-technical production – from PCs, medical equipment, and device technology to the automotive supply industry.
Primus 4.0 consists of a total of three subsystems for (a) research and development, (b) small-lot production and (c) repair and maintenance. All the subsystems are monitored from a common control center that pools, processes and passes on all the data and documents the quality of the work processes. The particular advantage of Primus 4.0 is the option of networking across locations: The subsystems and control center do not have to be situated on the same company campus, as they can communicate via the Internet over any distance. Development, production, service and quality management can thus be coordinated optimally, even across distributed production sites – a key aid in securing the global competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises.
With its Primus 4.0, ELABO is addressing the leading-edge idea of interpreting Industry 4.0 as a means of assisting the human workforce. “We regard the development of intelligent production systems and networked production sites as an opportunity to improve people’s working situation and enable to them to work more healthily, safely and efficiently. We believe the Primus 4.0, with its networking options, ergonomic design and suitability for EPAs, represents a seamless embodiment of this concept,” says Thomas Hösle, Managing Director of ELABO GmbH.
Anyone who is interested in the Primus 4.0 workbench system can view it at the ELABO Smart Factory in Crailsheim/Northern Württemberg. More details can also be found at www.elabo.de.
About euromicron
euromicron AG is an all-round solution provider for communications, transport, data and security networks. euromicron’s network infrastructures integrate voice, video and data transport wirelessly, via copper cable and by means of fiber-optic technologies. euromicron builds leading applications, such as security, control, healthcare or surveillance systems, on the basis of these cutting-edge network infrastructures.
Founded on its expertise as a developer and producer of fiber-optic components, euromicron AG is a strongly growing, highly profitable group that is listed on the stock market, has a medium-sized character and focuses on operational growth, integration and further market penetration, internationalization and expansion. www.euromicron.de
About ELABO
Elabo is the innovative force in electrical engineering. We are the technology leader in developing and manufacturing intelligent measurement and test equipment. High-quality equipment, software, test systems and furniture are used by customers in education and training, research and development, production, quality assurance and service.
We demand the very highest standard of every product. Simple use, powerful application and great user benefits. The mission of Elabo’s products is to make everyday life easier so that people have time and space for their own ideas. www.elabo.de