MATERION CORPORATION
“ WE ’ RE MEETING THE DEMANDS OF INDUSTRY 4.0 , IMPROVING OUR PLANTS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS ”
CHRIS ROOSIEN DIRECTOR OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND SECURITY AT MATERION
compliance in manufacturing are achieved by digitally managing business rules and capturing operations and equipment data .
Industry 4.0 requires three basic elements : fast and secure digital connectivity on the shop floor , connected PLCs / automation or equipment involved in production , and a Manufacturing Execution System ( MES ) collecting data for use by operators , engineers , and leadership to improve production while providing end-toend real-time business insights .
Materion recognises that many of its factories will require significant investment in digital connectivity to begin the transformation process . Its Operations Digital Strategy team includes representatives from all BU Operations Leaders , Information Technology , and Engineering shared services to prioritise and execute this transformation . While the implementation takes time , the benefits are tremendous , and this keeps Materion competitive in the modern digital era .
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