Rise to the Challenges of Industry 4.0 with Collaborative Teams

Integrating factory floor equipment to the Internet can be a daunting task. But harnessing the Internet of Things (IoT) gives you access to the real-time process and equipment data you need to make the best decision at every turn. But Industry 4.0 comprises so many opportunities—and so many uncertainties—that many industrial manufacturers don’t know where to begin. Over and over again we hear:

• What’s possible with industrial IoT? 
• Where is the best place to start? 
• What is the optimal way to automate and organize industrial process and equipment data collection, so we can make meaningful process and business decisions? 
• Can I link this equipment to my current systems, including my ERP or manufacturing execution system (MES)?

We’re here to help. Over 20 years ago, we started integrating Industry 4.0 technology into separation equipment for our biofuel customers. At that time, the goal was simply to improve the corn oil yields associated with their ethanol production process, giving them a financial advantage over their competitors. Today, our ethanol customers and our other industrial customers can do so much more. They can even remotely view and control their equipment’s Human Machine Interface (HMIs) through any smartphone or laptop, at any hour, from anywhere.

Trucent’s Approach

In the end, it is all about putting your data analytics to work for you. Trucent industrial separation skid designs can incorporate advanced technology, including smart sensors, intelligent actuators, mobile device integration, and predictive maintenance. You can remotely monitor flow rates, yields, uptime, error alarms, fluid concentrations, and more.

For the management of your fluid systems, we created a cloud-based platform, iFluid Pro, that allows you to access your fluid and separation information from anywhere on the planet. You can see your data in real-time, view trends, and automate processes and business decisions. 

But we are more than just equipment and data. Our people understand your industry’s unique challenges, including metalworking, plastic injection molding, appliance manufacturing, fabrication, spray-coating, and most other industrial processes. We work with you to identify what’s holding you back, develop an efficient solution, and help you find and use the right technology to get where you need to be.

And we can go beyond that. We can install a team in your plant, to run and manage all your fluid filtration technology in the moment, on the spot. Your dedicated Trucent team can handle fluid purchasing, monitoring, and equipment maintenance. They’ll catch problems early and chase them to their source, saving you money while improving quality, reducing waste—and avoiding downtime. No one else offers this level of comprehensive service and fluid handling.