Small accessory makes a big impact - The smartwatch
What can a smartwatch do?
Numerous apps used on smartphones can be paired with a smartwatch to receive notifications there as well. These watches are also very popular as music storage devices. Smartwatches are also known for tracking fitness data. The device is usually used in combination with a smartphone, but with its own SIM card, it can also be used independently.
Digitalization in Industrial Production
With regard to Industry 4.0, the digitalization of industrial production is a key focus, and in this context, smartwatches are becoming increasingly important.
To further optimize industrial processes, production facilities, in particular, must keep pace with digitalization. These facilities can automatically report problems, for example, if needed raw materials are running low, errors occur, or service is required.
In addition to production facilities, robots are also increasingly being used in industry. These generally function well, but occasionally require human assistance if they get stuck, cannot perform a task, or are defective. Reports on the robot's charging status are also essential information for production operations.
To ensure smooth processes, trained personnel are required who are responsible for the equipment and robots. This personnel must therefore be informed quickly of any changes or malfunctions so that they can intervene as quickly as possible.
Smartwatches in Industry
Smartwatches are increasingly being used in industry and integrated into production systems. Whether an error occurs or there is simply a new piece of equipment information, employees receive this notification directly on their smartwatches, enabling them to react quickly.
These systems are multi-layered, allowing for the definition of which employees are notified of which messages, enabling them to intervene as needed. For example,
a production worker might receive a notification that they need to replenish raw materials,
a service technician might receive a notification that a malfunction has occurred, and
a shift supervisor might receive a notification that production has stopped.
Furthermore, it is possible to intervene directly in a process via the watch, for example, if a robot is unable to perform a task. In this case, the employee can initiate a retry directly from their watch.
These watch functions save employees unnecessary trips and enable targeted and, above all, rapid intervention in the workflow.
