(Disclaimer: If you have already deployed a robust video surveillance system for your plant or warehouse operations and you are using it aggressively for process improvement … “never mind” … read this in case it contains some useful ideas, but it is not aimed at you). As previous posts have argued, I believe that manufacturing and […]
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Video in the Factory – I believe the objections no longer apply
For 20+ years I have heard objections to the use of video surveillance technology to routinely view and record factory (and warehouse) operations. Setting aside the fact that every facility routinely records security video, it is common to hear that “cameras are not allowed” or “we don’t want to record our workers”. Too often, the […]
Read More →Industry 4.0 – Where’s the Video?
A very hot concept in manufacturing is the prospect of “Industry 4.0”. Originating in Germany, it is envisaged as a factory where recently emerged technologies (automation, digital communication, Internet of Things, cloud, etc) are combined to assemble complete, automated production systems that require minimal human oversight and intervention. The following YouTube video makes the concept […]
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