38 Advancements in Industrial Automation
Supporting Technology
Industrial environments have always been more hazardous
than the average workplace. But that's changing through
innovations like TE's SLC sensors. Integrating emerging
technology will allow industrial organizations to solve some
of their most enduring and complex safety concerns:
• Smart PPE tracks an operator's status, provides
information about their environment, warns them of
potential hazards, and allows them to interface more
effectively with machines.
• Increasingly sophisticated industrial robots can
tackle the most dangerous and repetitive tasks in the
workplace in place of humans. Operators might even
take direct control of these robots, allowing them to
perform their workplace duties remotely.
• Artificial intelligence (AI) can schedule predictive and
proactive maintenance, reducing the chance of injury
due to unexpected equipment failure. AI could also
proactively identify conditions with a high risk of injury,
allowing management to intervene before something
goes wrong.
• Cloud-based safety management platforms tie
everything else together, allowing for more efficient
and streamlined monitoring of safety processes such
as audits, inspections, and compliance.
Conclusion
Industrial safety has changed significantly in
recent years. From intelligent environments
to advanced sensor technology, industrial
organizations have access to a more
comprehensive safety toolkit than ever before.
TE's SLC solution represents an excellent
addition to that kit, providing efficient,
effective, and straightforward hand, finger, and
body protection across many applications.
Industrial safety
has changed
significantly in
recent years.
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