Endress+Hauser: Smart, Strategic, Measured Approaches to Modern Industrial Measurement
Published on : Tuesday 04-04-2023
Customers can now see their instruments easily and quickly and be able to learn about the devices in a hassle-free manner.
One of the greatest benefits of working in this smart era of manufacturing is the unprecedented ability to measure our output, our processes, and our assets. In fact, the whole approach to industrial measurement itself is changing – evolving really – as new tools and savvier workforces using those new tools enable enterprises to monitor and measure the components that make their workplaces work more accurately.
But it can be tricky to stay informed in this era of unprecedented change. Thought leaders are more valuable than ever, serving as guides though process changes that can seem complex to those undertaking them.
The pandemic truly drove home the need to have access to all our industrial information in a remote, but secure fashion. Moving toward digital measurements is that first step in the process of doing so.
Endress+Hauser specialises in digital and smart instruments, from self-calibrating temperature probes to pressure instruments that can alert users to the need for maintenance, such as our Trustsens1 technology and our Ceraphire Ceramic Pressure2 devices.
Endress+Hauser customers need to be able to access their process data – whether from their offices or the plant floor or their homes or even on their phones – to prevent exposing their operators to safety hazards. It really is that simple. And then when we consider scaling out these types of programs, we’re looking at strategically developing new and expanding existing facilities to take the most advantage of the insight’s smart measurements.
One of the biggest things about smart measurements is the visualisation of data. When our customers can see what is going on in their processes and how their instruments are performing, they can get ahead of plant shutdowns and schedule maintenance, rather than running into unplanned process downtime. Having instruments that can tell you what is wrong and even predict when replacements must happen can help facilities be more proactive, which saves time and money and makes life easier for workforces. Additionally, this keeps supply chains running smoothly since we can properly plan for events while mitigating product loss and shortages. Having smart instruments also provides a safer work environment for plant workers. By being able to get “eyes” on the process from a distance, this removes workers from harsh environments and decreases the chance of accidents on site.
The instruments that we develop and support are designed to walk operators and technicians through the process of commissioning and troubleshooting. There are wizards and step-by-step instructions that guide end users through their instruments and help to streamline setup and troubleshooting. These tools make it easier for teams to do their jobs and truly are a benefit to existing workforces.
The facilities and customers with whom we work are our partners in development – we design our instruments with them, always keeping their workforces in mind. While we do offer field service for the commissioning of our instruments, we also offer free phone support and training to help end users at any skill level learn and troubleshoot through every step of these solutions.
Endress+Hauser gets involved in helping the customers in digitising their facilities. Being able to witness the future of plant safety, simplicity, and productivity has been fun. It is exciting that the customers can now see their instruments easily and quickly and be able to learn about the devices in a hassle-free manner.
We have something to offer for every level of plant digitisation. Whether the facility is just in the beginning of bringing signals back to a smaller logic system, or they are fully integrating their instruments into the Industrial Internet of Things3, Endress+Hauser has worked to create a product or solution to fit those needs
References
1. https://www.in.endress.com/en/field-instruments-overview/temperature-measurement-thermometers-transmitters/Self-calibrating-TrustSens
2. https://www.in.endress.com/en/field-instruments-overview/measurement-technologies/ceraphire
3. https://www.in.endress.com/en/field-instruments-overview/iiot-netilion
