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At what stage have humanoid robots developed?

In recent years, humanoid robots, as outstanding representatives of artificial intelligence technology in the physical world, are gradually demonstrating their enormous potential and value. With the rapid development of general large-scale models, humanoid robots have gained unprecedented generalization ability, pushing the entire industry into the initial stage of commercialization. The vast prospects in this field have attracted the attention of many tech giants, including Tesla, OpenAI, Nvidia, Samsung, and others, who are all laying out their plans to take a leading position in this emerging market.

Taking Tesla as an example, its founder Musk proposed the concept machine of humanoid robots – Tesla Bot – in 2021, and then launched the prototype Optimus in 2022. In December 2023, Tesla launched an upgraded version of the Optimus Gen2, which achieved significant improvements in perception, brain processing, and motion control capabilities compared to the previous generation. With the gradual implementation of Tesla Optimus, the industry generally predicts that 2025 will mark the arrival of the era of mass production of humanoid robots. Its application scenarios will also go through three stages: initial application in automobile factories, comprehensive penetration into the manufacturing industry, and finally entering thousands of households after maturity.

According to calculations by AVIC Securities, the global demand for humanoid robots is expected to reach 2 million units by 2030, with a corresponding market space exceeding 570 billion yuan. This huge market potential undoubtedly paints an exciting blueprint for the future development of humanoid robots. So, what is the development of humanoid robots today?

Continuous capital injection

Since 2022, the humanoid robot industry has had frequent financing activities, with a total of 42 financing transactions and a total financing amount of nearly 9 billion yuan, with an average financing amount exceeding 100 million yuan per transaction. Entering 2023, the investment heat has significantly increased, with a surge of 23 investment events and financing amounts exceeding 5 billion yuan throughout the year. In the first two months of 2024, the average single financing amount has exceeded 200 million yuan, doubling compared to 2022, demonstrating the strong confidence of capital in the future development prospects of the humanoid robot industry.

Specifically, from January to February 2024, there were 10 investments in the humanoid robot industry, with a disclosed financing amount of approximately 2.32 billion yuan. Among them, Yushu Technology received a capital injection of up to 1 billion yuan in the B+round financing, while Galaxy General Robot received an investment of 700 million yuan, setting a record for the highest angel round financing in 2024. These financing performances fully demonstrate the sustained optimism of capital towards the humanoid robot industry and inject strong momentum into its future development.

According to statistics from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), China’s industrial robot sales accounted for 52.5% of the global market in 2023, marking China as the world’s largest market for robot applications. At present, China’s robotics industry is in a stage of rapid development, and the intelligence process of downstream application industries such as industrial manufacturing and retail consumption in China is also accelerating. As the carrier of high-precision and cutting-edge technology, humanoid robots will be able to undertake more flexible operations in the future with the improvement of technological maturity and the decrease of costs, thus having enormous market potential.

From a macro perspective, the continuous introduction of favorable policies and the rapid development of large-scale modeling technology are driving the rapid growth of the domestic humanoid robot industry. At present, humanoid robot manufacturers have begun small-scale commercial deliveries. According to research data from EO Think Tank, it is expected that the shipment of humanoid robots will reach around 2000 units by 2024. Overall, there are many favorable factors in the market, and the entire industry is in the initial stage of development, which will continue to release huge potential in the future.

What key components are worth paying attention to?

The composition of humanoid robots can be roughly divided into execution system, perception system, and control system.

In the execution system, the implementation of flexible joints relies on key components such as screws, motors, and reducers, which together determine the flexibility of the motion of humanoid robots. Tesla’s Optimus robot joint consists of 40 actuators, with the total cost of rotary joints, linear joints, and dexterous hands accounting for over 50%, highlighting the importance of cost reduction. In this context, the domestic industrial chain has shown significant advantages. Specifically:

As the core component of linear joints, lead screws are mainly divided into trapezoidal lead screws and roller lead screws, and their machining processes include turning, milling, and grinding. Grinding machines play an important role in both rough and precision machining processes. At present, the cost proportion of screw is as high as 23.4%, so the demand for cost reduction is particularly urgent.

In terms of motors, frameless torque motors are widely used in rotary joints and linear joints, while hollow cup motors or brushless cogged motors are used in dexterous hands. The total cost of motors accounts for about 8.9%, making it another important source of cost in the execution system.

Reducer is mainly used for rotating joints, among which harmonic reducer is currently the mainstream solution, while planetary reducer is suitable for joints with lower precision requirements. At present, the cost of reducers accounts for approximately 4.1%.

The perception system is the medium through which humanoid robots interact with the environment, relying on the comprehensive empowerment of multiple sensors. Sensors can convert the physical quantities perceived by robots in internal and external environments into electrical output, and are divided into internal sensors and external sensors. The core sensors of humanoid robots include torque sensors, visual sensors, and tactile sensors, which together form the foundation of the robot’s perception system. Currently, the cost of sensors accounts for approximately 24.7%. Specifically:

Torque sensors are applied to rotary joints and linear joints, while six dimensional torque sensors can be used on the wrist and ankle to increase flexibility control capability. However, the cost and manufacturing difficulty of six dimensional force/torque sensors are much higher than those of single dimensional torque sensors, so they were mainly used in space robotic arms in the aerospace field in the early days.

In terms of visual sensors, Tesla’s Optimus adopts a pure visual solution, while Xiaomi, Yushu, and others mostly use multi-sensor fusion solutions to improve the perception ability and adaptability of robots.

The tactile sensor is one of the biggest marginal changes compared to the previous generation of Tesla Optimus-Gen2, and its tactile sensor paired with the hand is expected to lead a new trend in the industry.

The control system is the intelligent “cerebellum” of the humanoid robot, which is responsible for real-time control of the position, speed, and direction of mechanical moving parts, making them move according to the expected trajectory and specified motion parameters. Due to the diverse applications and varying computing power requirements of various humanoid robot scenarios, controllers are usually self-developed to meet the requirements of low power consumption, high computing power, and high integration.

ABB launches new generation electromagnetic flowmeter combination

·The new generation of electromagnetic flowmeter product portfolio simplifies the original product series, dividing ABB electromagnetic flowmeters into two powerful categories: ProcessMaster and AquaMaster

·The new ProcessMaster and AquaMaster product lines integrate high performance, modularity, and IoT connectivity capabilities, optimizing the choices of industrial and utility customers

·The new product line will ensure customers’ future investments, and existing devices can be directly upgraded and connected to various latest IoT environments on the provided module upgrade path without the need for large-scale reinvestment

ABB has launched a new generation of electromagnetic flowmeter product portfolio, bringing high-precision, high connectivity, and high flexibility flow measurement experience to utility and industrial applications. This product portfolio strategy simplifies the electromagnetic flowmeter product portfolio, divided into two categories of powerful ProcessMaster and AquaMaster products. These products integrate high performance, modularity, and IoT connectivity capabilities.

Ms. Han Meina, Global Head of ABB’s Measurement and Analysis Instrumentation Business Line, said, “Customers expect us to continuously expand the functionality and performance boundaries that instrumentation can provide. By integrating high-performance, modular, and IoT connectivity capabilities, we redefine our electromagnetic flowmeter products based on customer expectations, ensuring that they achieve high precision, high connectivity, and high flexibility in various applications

The new ProcessMaster series is suitable for flow measurement applications “inside” industrial and utility factories, while the AquaMaster series is designed for “outside” facility applications in factories, providing excellent measurement accuracy in water distribution and trade metering.

Modularity is key to the new product portfolio, stemming from ABB’s commitment to providing sustainable and future oriented solutions and “reducing waste” for customer operations and ABB’s own operations. All models in the new flowmeter series come from a common technology platform, allowing customers to seamlessly switch transmitter and sensor combinations, customize communication options as needed, simplify the upgrade process, while maintaining backward compatibility with the previous generation of electromagnetic flowmeters. Overall, modularity enables customers to adapt to constantly changing technological environments and operational requirements without the need for major maintenance. This reduces overall cost of ownership and extends the product lifecycle.

The IoT connectivity feature has been embedded in all new flow meter models. Users can choose high-speed communication options based on factory on-site measurement or remote applications to enhance the application performance and control of flow meters, strengthen data analysis and process control.

The new ProcessMaster and AquaMaster production lines also adopt intelligent new manufacturing methods, which can shorten delivery time.

The ABB Process Automation Division provides automation, electrification, and digital solutions for industrial operations, meeting a wide range of user needs from energy, water, and material supply to product manufacturing and transportation. With advanced technology and service expertise, the ABB Process Automation Division’s approximately 20000 employees worldwide are committed to helping customers in process industries, hybrid industries, and maritime industries improve operational performance and safety, empowering a more sustainable and efficient future.

ABB is a technology leader in the field of electrical and automation, committed to empowering a more sustainable and efficient future. ABB integrates engineering experience and software technology into solutions to optimize manufacturing, transportation, energy, and operations. With over 140 years of outstanding history, ABB’s approximately 105000 employees worldwide are dedicated to driving innovation and accelerating industrial transformation. ABB has comprehensive business activities in China, including research and development, manufacturing, sales, and engineering services, with approximately 30 local enterprises and 15000 employees in nearly 130 cities. Its online and offline channels cover approximately 700 cities across the country.

ABB showcases innovative robots and motion control technology

1. Heavy display of ABB’s latest robots, frequency converters, and high-efficiency motors, with multiple new products welcoming their debut and debut

2. Jointly released the latest industry white paper with Porsche Consulting, providing insights into the future trends of the consumer electronics market

3. Rich booth live streaming activities and prize winning interactions bring immersive experiences to both online and offline audiences

From September 24th to 28th, the 24th China International Industrial Fair will be held at the Shanghai National Convention and Exhibition Center. ABB will showcase its latest industrial robots and the next-generation robot control platform OmniCore at booth E001 in Hall 8.1 and booth B171 in Hall 6.1 ™、 Dozens of innovative products, services, and solutions such as cloud drives, frequency converters, high-efficiency motors, and servo motors will be released, and industry white papers will be released to support users in various industries to accelerate transformation, upgrading, and sustainable development.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of ABB’s robot innovation journey. At this milestone, ABB will introduce multiple new products, technologies, and applications, and release the GoFa ultra high precision feature options for collaborative robots, modular large robots IRB 7710 and IRB 7720, showcasing the new generation of robot human control platform OmniCore ™ All members, the fusion of two ABB robots and the flexible track system of B&R ACOPOStrak, vividly interpret the core theme of “being a robot, but also infinite possibilities”. Among them:

1. The newly launched Ultra Accuracy leading feature will provide excellent operational accuracy and speed for the ABB GoFaTM collaborative robot series. Compared with other collaborative robots on the market, its path accuracy has increased by more than 10 times, supporting precision manufacturing in the electronics, automotive, aerospace, and metalworking industries.

2. ABB’s new generation robot control platform OmniCore, with a research and development investment of 170 million US dollars ™ Provides a faster, more precise, and sustainable intelligent automation platform, with a 25% increase in operating speed and a 20% reduction in energy consumption compared to previous ABB controllers. This architecture will realize the comprehensive integration of artificial intelligence, sensors, cloud computing and edge computing systems, and create advanced and autonomous robot applications.

3. ABB’s new IRB 7710 and IRB 7720 series of large robots provide unprecedented flexibility, including 16 models that are widely suitable for high load assembly and high-precision applications. They can efficiently handle various application processes in the production of electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and traditional vehicles, including stamping, body in white, electric vehicle battery assembly, and vehicle final assembly, and can save up to 30% of energy consumption.

On the first day of the CIIE, ABB Robotics will join hands with Porsche Consulting to jointly release the latest industry white paper on site, insight into the future trends of the consumer electronics market, and reveal the revolutionary application of robot technology in the field of surface treatment. ABB Robotics will also lead everyone to visit the nearly 800 square meter ABB Robotics exhibition hall through rich live streaming activities, watch new product releases and expert interpretations, and bring limited time discounts and surprise gifts to online users through live streaming sales.

Profinet to CANopen integration stage, opening a new chapter of intelligent performing arts!

The Profinet to CANopen gateway (NY-N831) is like a silent bridge that tightly connects the various parts of the smart stage. It cleverly leads the SE-C series stepper drivers, which were originally limited to CANopen communication, onto the stage of Profinet networks, bringing unprecedented vitality to stage control.

In the weaving of the configuration process, the first step is to carefully select a suitable gateway. This is like selecting a reliable guide, ensuring that it is proficient in the CANopen protocol of the SE-C series stepper drive and coexists harmoniously with the Profinet network on site. Subsequently, through the delicate delineation of hardware connections, the CANopen interface of the SE-C series stepper driver was tightly connected to the gateway, like blood vessels, and the Profinet port of the gateway was cleverly integrated into the Profinet bus of the stage.

Parameter configuration is a carefully planned ceremony. The IP address of the Profinet to CANopen gateway (NY-N831) serves as its unique identifier, ensuring smooth communication in the Profinet network. The detailed adjustment of CANopen network parameters, such as baud rate, node ID, etc., needs to be coordinated with the settings of the SE-C driver, like a harmonious symphony. In the Profinet network, we carefully weave device description files (GSDML files) to enable PLCs or control systems to accurately identify gateways and their connected drivers.

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The configuration of PLC or control system is like giving soul to the intelligent stage. Add Profinet to CANopen gateway (NY-N831) devices to PLC or control systems, perform necessary I/O mapping, and then write control logic according to stage control requirements, allowing drivers to perform brilliant dance steps on stage.

In the parameter mapping process of Profinet to CANopen gateway (NY-N831), we ensure that the data objects of the CANopen driver, such as position, velocity, acceleration, etc., are mapped onto the Profinet network like threads, so that the PLC can send precise control commands, like a conductor’s baton, guiding every rhythm of the stage.

During the testing and debugging phase, we act like lighting technicians on stage, powering on all devices and checking if the gateway has successfully registered with the Profinet network. Perform basic motion tests, such as starting, stopping, and positioning movements, to ensure that motion control is as exciting as expected. Based on the test results, we are like a stage manager, finely adjusting every detail until we achieve optimal performance.

In the long journey of monitoring and maintenance, we are like guardians of the stage, continuously monitoring the status of gateways and drivers, conducting timely maintenance and troubleshooting, ensuring that the system operates like an evergreen tree and runs stably for a long time.

Through the careful weaving of the above steps, the SE-C series stepper driver is able to fully demonstrate its charm in the Profinet network environment, achieving automated control and efficient operation of the intelligent stage, just like a dancer dancing gracefully on the stage, showcasing unparalleled brilliance.

ABB releases research report on major decarbonization pathways in the steel industry, focusing on global technological innovation

ABB has released a report exploring carbon capture, hydrogen energy, and electrochemistry as the main decarbonization pathways in steel production. This report focuses on the innovative methods and new technological developments in fossil free steel achieved by Brazil, China, India, Sweden, and the United States, including insights from leading global steel manufacturers such as SSAB, Tata Steel, and Aperam, as well as experts from the American Steel Institute and ABB.

The steel industry accounts for approximately 8% of global energy demand and produces 7-9% of global carbon dioxide emissions, with the majority coming from coal combustion. The new report by ABB titled ‘The Development Path of Fossil Free Steel – How to Achieve a Sustainable Future’ explores the current decarbonization challenges, including the cost and complexity of transitioning to low-carbon technologies and accessing hydrogen energy, clean electricity, high-grade iron ore, fossil free carbon, and lime.

The current steel production is a carbon and energy intensive industry, classified as one of the six “difficult to decarbonize” industries. In order to achieve the climate change target set by the United Nations’ Paris Agreement of keeping global temperatures within 1.5 ° C of pre industrial levels, the steel industry must achieve net zero emissions by 2050. This requires a thorough transformation of the steel industry, especially against the backdrop of an expected 30% increase in global steel demand during the same period.

This report introduces the actions that steel producers can currently take to reduce carbon emissions in the short to medium term, as well as the steps they can take to collaborate with industry suppliers and partners towards a fossil free steel future.

Regulatory, commercial, and social drivers are accelerating the decarbonization process in the steel industry, “said Frederik Esterhuizen, Global Head of ABB’s Steel and Nonferrous Metals business.” However, in order to address the core challenges mentioned in ABB’s report and gradually phase out fossil fuels, the steel industry needs strong comprehensive solutions and collaboration at all levels of the global steel supply chain to achieve success”

Through cooperation, a digital, autonomous, and fossil free steel industry can be achieved. ABB is adopting a collaborative and cooperative approach to integrate innovative technologies with ABB’s existing product portfolio for the steel industry. Throughout the world, the steel industry is committed to achieving a sustainable future, and multiple promising technologies are being implemented. Through innovation and cooperation, the future of green steel is promising.

Beijing ABB Electric Transmission System Co., Ltd. celebrates its 30th anniversary

On August 14th, the 30th anniversary celebration of ABB Electric Drive Systems Co., Ltd. in Beijing, with the theme of “Thirty Years of Fuyao, Lingyun Towards the Future”, was held grandly. Representatives from the government, Chinese joint venture partners, channel partners, ABB Group, and ABB China management gathered with ABB colleagues to celebrate this milestone moment.

Guo Huaigang, Director of the Beijing Branch of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, and Wang Xi, Deputy Director of the Chaoyang Park Management Committee of Zhongguancun Science and Technology Park, attended the celebration and highly praised the achievements of Beijing ABB Transmission in the past thirty years. At the same time, Mr. Qin Haibo, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Beijing Jingyi Group Co., Ltd., a Chinese shareholder, also highly praised the 30-year cooperation between the two sides and stated that he will continue to strengthen cooperation with Beijing ABB Transmission and support the future development of Beijing ABB Transmission.

Since its establishment in 1994, taking advantage of China’s reform and opening up and rapid economic development, Beijing ABB Transmission has gradually grown and expanded through unremitting efforts and innovation. In 2008, it became the market leader in China’s low-voltage transmission industry and has remained at the forefront for twenty consecutive years in the “China Electrical Top 100” list released by the “Electrical Times” magazine based on national audit data.

Message from Management

Mr. Bai Yuanteng, a member of the ABB Group Executive Committee and Global President of ABB Motion Control Business Unit, said, “China is ABB’s second largest market and a key part of ABB’s global layout, and its importance is self-evident. In the past thirty years, ABB Beijing Transmission has embarked on the fast lane of China’s economic development, formulated a flexible and comprehensive long-term strategy to cover the Chinese market, continuously increased local research and development investment, forged an elite team, worked sincerely with channel partners, and maintained continuous growth. The average compound annual growth rate reached 23%, which is a very impressive achievement. We are very satisfied with this. Looking forward to the future, we have full confidence in the Chinese market and believe that it will continue to show strong growth potential for our company. Injecting a continuous stream of momentum into development.”

Mr. Kang Liang, General Manager of ABB (China) Co., Ltd. and Chairman of Beijing ABB Electric Drive Systems Co., Ltd., said: “The 30th anniversary of the establishment of Beijing ABB Drive is not only an important milestone for ABB’s development in China, but also a vivid portrayal of our ‘in China, for China’ strategy. According to this strategy, ABB continues to increase its research and development investment in China. Taking the ABB Motion Control Division, where Beijing ABB Drive is located, as an example, the division has established three research and development centers in China, with an increase of about 40% in R&D personnel since 2019, and local R&D product revenue accounting for about 30% of total revenue. In the future, we will continue to focus on the Chinese market, fully promote innovation, and use technological progress to support high-quality and low-carbon development!”

Mr. Qi Luping, the head of ABB Motion Control Division in China and the president of Beijing ABB Electric Transmission System Co., Ltd., played a video clip on site that condensed the 30-year development and struggle history of Beijing ABB Transmission. He said, “In 1994, we founded Beijing ABB Electric Transmission System Co., Ltd. with dreams and enthusiasm. Over the past thirty years, Beijing ABB Transmission has adhered to the corporate culture of ‘high aspirations, pursuit of excellence, courage to innovate, continuous improvement, humility and diligence, and hard work’, relying on advanced technology, reliable products, and professional services to win market recognition and customer trust.

The 30-year development history of Beijing ABB Transmission is a struggle of hard work, enterprising spirit, and continuous innovation. From initially introducing foreign products and technologies for sale in China, to achieving localized production and manufacturing, and then focusing on local research and development, independently developing various products suitable for the Chinese market, every step is full of challenges and hardships, but more importantly, it is the joy and pride of harvest. In the future, we will continue to work hand in hand with channel partners and customers to create a more brilliant tomorrow.”

Thirty years of hard work and innovation driven development

Since its establishment in 1994, ABB Beijing Transmission has always adhered to innovation driven development. From initially relying mainly on technology introduction and only having one standard frequency converter product suitable for distribution, to continuously increasing local research and development efforts and launching multiple products suitable for the Chinese local market, including the universal product ACS510 for the mainstream mid-range market in China, the medium voltage universal product ACS580MV for the mid to high end market in China, and the high-quality industrial frequency converter cabinet ACS880-07C that can be flexibly customized. During this process, ABB Drive not only established a comprehensive local R&D system, but also cultivated a R&D team of over 400 people, and successively established the Nanjing Servo R&D Center and ABB Drive and Control North Asia R&D Headquarters.

Thirty years of continuous cultivation, serving society with technology

For the past thirty years, Beijing ABB Transmission has deeply rooted itself in the Chinese market, and has participated in multiple national key livelihood projects with its expertise and technological advantages, such as the South to North Water Diversion Project, Yellow River Diversion Project to Shanxi, Dianchi Lake Water Replenishment Project, Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge, Olympic venues, etc., providing high-quality products, solutions, and services to safeguard people’s livelihoods. At the same time, ABB Transmission did not forget to give back to the society, actively fulfilled its corporate social responsibility, responded quickly to emergencies such as the COVID-19, the flood disaster in Zhengzhou and Zhuozhou, Henan, and fully supported the rescue, relief and post disaster recovery, especially accelerated the reconstruction of the water supply and heating system in the disaster area, and sent warmth and hope to the victims. In addition, the company actively participated in the ABB Cup Intelligent Technology Innovation Competition, aiming to stimulate innovation vitality and cultivate future compound innovative talents for society.

Thirty years of working together to create a sustainable future

For the past thirty years, Beijing ABB Transmission has provided diversified products, solutions, and services to customers in various industries such as mining, electricity, water, HVAC, etc. As of the end of 2023, the cumulative delivery of transmission products has exceeded 8 million units, saving energy equivalent to reducing 520 million tons of CO2 emissions, helping customers save energy and reduce emissions, and moving towards a greener and more sustainable future together.

Looking back on the past thirty years, Beijing ABB Transmission has written a glorious history of struggle with its spirit of continuous innovation and enterprising attitude. Looking ahead to the future, Beijing ABB Transmission will continue to implement the strategy of “in China, for China”, driven by technological innovation and guided by market and customer needs, to help customers achieve digital, intelligent, and green transformation, and jointly create a better tomorrow!

ABB is a technology leader in the field of electrical and automation, committed to empowering a more sustainable and efficient future. ABB integrates engineering experience and software technology into solutions to optimize manufacturing, transportation, energy, and operations. Adhering to over 140 years of outstanding history, ABB’s more than 105000 employees worldwide are dedicated to driving innovation and accelerating industrial transformation.

Enterprise digitalization cannot be separated from ERP and MES

1、 What is an ERP management system?

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) management system is an integrated enterprise management software system that can coordinate and integrate the business processes, data flow, and process control of various departments in the enterprise, achieving orderly allocation and efficient utilization of enterprise resources.

ERP systems typically include multiple functional modules such as finance, procurement, sales, production, inventory, and human resources, covering various areas of enterprise production and administrative management. They can conduct comprehensive business process management, improve the production efficiency, management level, and decision-making ability of enterprises.

2、 What is MES management system?

MES management system, also known as manufacturing process execution management system, is a production information management system aimed at the workshop execution layer of manufacturing enterprises.

It can help enterprises achieve comprehensive management, including manufacturing data management, planning and scheduling management, production scheduling management, inventory management, quality management, human resource management, work center/equipment management, tool and tooling management, procurement management, cost management, project kanban management, production process control, underlying data integration analysis, upper level data integration decomposition, etc., to create a solid, reliable, comprehensive, and feasible manufacturing collaborative management platform for enterprises.

3、 The relationship between ERP system and MES system:

ERP system and MES system are both important components of enterprise management system. The ERP system mainly focuses on the overall resource planning and management of the enterprise, including multiple modules such as financial management, sales management, procurement management, inventory management, etc. It takes a global perspective of the enterprise, coordinates and plans various resources of the enterprise, aiming to improve the overall operational efficiency of the enterprise.

The Wanjie Starry Sky MES system focuses more on the specific production execution process, including multiple links such as production scheduling, production scheduling, and quality control. The MES system can provide real-time production data and execution status, helping enterprises better control the production process and improve production quality and efficiency.

Although ERP and MES systems are functionally independent, their work may overlap and complement each other in practical applications. ERP systems are closer to enterprise level systems and involve global business operations with lower update frequencies; The MES system, on the other hand, is closer to scene based on-site control and requires real-time updating, analysis, and processing of data.

4、 Applicable scenarios of MES and ERP:

Based on the definitions and advantages of MES and ERP, we can see that their applicable scenarios are different. Generally speaking, MES is more suitable for manufacturing enterprises, especially those that require production process optimization and quality management. Wanjie Starry Sky Technology MES can help these enterprises achieve real-time monitoring and control of the production process, improve production efficiency and quality, and reduce costs and risks.

ERP is more suitable for service-oriented and circulation oriented enterprises, especially those that need to optimize internal business processes and improve management efficiency. ERP can help these enterprises achieve information sharing and circulation, optimize business processes, improve decision-making ability and market competitiveness.

ABB releases research report on major decarbonization pathways in the steel industry, focusing on global technological innovation

ABB has released a report exploring carbon capture, hydrogen energy, and electrochemistry as the main decarbonization pathways in steel production.

This report focuses on the innovative methods and new technological developments in fossil free steel achieved by Brazil, China, India, Sweden, and the United States, including insights from leading global steel manufacturers such as SSAB, Tata Steel, and Aperam, as well as experts from the American Steel Institute and ABB.

The steel industry accounts for approximately 8% of global energy demand and produces 7-9% of global carbon dioxide emissions, with the majority coming from coal combustion. The new report by ABB titled ‘The Development Path of Fossil Free Steel – How to Achieve a Sustainable Future’ explores the current decarbonization challenges, including the cost and complexity of transitioning to low-carbon technologies and accessing hydrogen energy, clean electricity, high-grade iron ore, fossil free carbon, and lime.

The current steel production is a carbon and energy intensive industry, classified as one of the six “difficult to decarbonize” industries. In order to achieve the climate change target set by the United Nations’ Paris Agreement of keeping global temperatures within 1.5 ° C of pre industrial levels, the steel industry must achieve net zero emissions by 2050. This requires a thorough transformation of the steel industry, especially against the backdrop of an expected 30% increase in global steel demand during the same period.

This report introduces the actions that steel producers can currently take to reduce carbon emissions in the short to medium term, as well as the steps they can take to collaborate with industry suppliers and partners towards a fossil free steel future.

Regulatory, commercial, and social drivers are accelerating the decarbonization process in the steel industry, “said Frederik Esterhuizen, Global Head of ABB’s Steel and Nonferrous Metals business.” However, in order to address the core challenges mentioned in ABB’s report and gradually phase out fossil fuels, the steel industry needs strong comprehensive solutions and collaboration at all levels of the global steel supply chain to achieve success

Through cooperation, a digital, autonomous, and fossil free steel industry can be achieved. ABB is adopting a collaborative and cooperative approach to integrate innovative technologies with ABB’s existing product portfolio for the steel industry. Throughout the world, the steel industry is committed to achieving a sustainable future, and multiple promising technologies are being implemented. Through innovation and cooperation, the future of green steel is promising.

Application scenarios sharing of industrial touch displays in industrial environments

Industrial touch displays, as the name suggests, are industrial displays with touch functionality. Industrial touch displays are mainly used in industrial environments, and they have high requirements for the environment. Generally, they need to have functions such as wide temperature and wide pressure, dust and water resistance, and electromagnetic interference resistance.

At present, industrial touch displays have been widely used in intelligent manufacturing production lines, security, urban transportation, commerce, finance, healthcare, education and other fields.

So what should we pay attention to when using industrial touch displays? Do you know?

1. If you are using a capacitive industrial touch display, it is recommended that you correctly install the driver program required for the capacitive industrial touch display according to the instructions in the manual.

2. When using a resistive industrial display, if you find that the cursor does not move or can only move in a local area, you can check whether the touch area of the touch screen is pressed by other touch objects. For example, once the touch screen is squeezed by the display housing, it is equivalent to a point being constantly touched, and the coordinate position feedback to the controller will be inaccurate, and the cursor will definitely not be positioned correctly.

If the cabinet shell is pressed against the touch area, you can adjust the distance between the cabinet and the industrial display screen to be larger. If the industrial display shell is pressed against the touch area, you can try loosening the screws of the industrial display shell slightly.

3. In order to ensure the normal operation of industrial touch display systems, in addition to ensuring the correct installation of system software, it is important to remember not to install two or more touch screen drivers on a single host, as this can easily cause conflicts during system operation and prevent the industrial touch screen system from functioning properly.

The advantages of Linux industrial tablets

As a computer device designed specifically for industrial environments, Linux industrial tablets have many significant advantages, making them widely used in industrial automation, intelligent manufacturing, and other fields.

This article will explore in detail the advantages of Linux industrial tablets, including stability, security, openness, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, etc., in order to help readers have a more comprehensive understanding of the uniqueness of this device.

Firstly, Linux industrial tablets have extremely high stability. This is due to the advantages of the Linux operating system itself, which adopts a modular design, has a small and stable kernel, and can run stably for a long time without any failures.

At the same time, industrial tablets also fully consider stability and durability in hardware design, using high-quality components and strict production processes to ensure that the equipment can maintain stable performance even in harsh industrial environments. This stability makes Linux industrial tablets an ideal choice in the field of industrial automation, capable of meeting the needs of long-term, high load operation.

Secondly, Linux industrial tablets have excellent security. The Linux operating system is known for its powerful security performance, which adopts multi-layer security protection mechanisms, including user permission management, file access control, network firewall, etc., effectively preventing malicious attacks and data leakage.

In addition, industrial tablets also have hardware level security features, such as encrypted storage, secure boot, etc., further enhancing device security. This security enables Linux industrial tablets to perform well in application scenarios involving sensitive data and critical business, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

Furthermore, Linux industrial tablets have openness and flexibility. The Linux operating system is an open-source system with a vast open-source community and abundant software resources. Users can freely access and modify the source code, customize and optimize it according to their actual needs. This enables Linux industrial tablets to easily adapt to various complex industrial application scenarios and meet the diverse needs of users.

At the same time, the hardware configuration of industrial tablets also has a high degree of flexibility. Users can choose processors, memory, and storage devices with different performance according to their actual needs to achieve optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.

In addition, Linux industrial tablets also have high cost-effectiveness. Compared to traditional Windows industrial computers, the procurement cost of Linux industrial tablets is lower because the Linux operating system is free and the price of hardware devices is relatively affordable. Meanwhile, due to the high stability and durability of Linux industrial tablets, they can reduce the frequency of equipment maintenance and replacement, further reducing maintenance costs. This cost-effectiveness makes Linux industrial tablets highly attractive in small and medium-sized enterprises and projects with limited budgets.

Finally, Linux industrial tablets also have broad application prospects. With the continuous development of industrial automation and intelligent manufacturing technology, the demand for high-performance and highly reliable computer equipment is also increasing. Linux industrial tablets, with their advantages of stability, security, openness, and flexibility, can meet these needs and be applied in more fields.

For example, in the field of intelligent manufacturing, Linux industrial tablets can serve as the control center of production lines, achieving data exchange and collaborative work between devices; In the field of the Internet of Things, it can serve as a node for data collection and transmission, achieving interconnectivity between devices.

In summary, Linux industrial tablets have many significant advantages, including stability, security, openness, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. These advantages make it have broad application prospects in fields such as industrial automation and intelligent manufacturing. With the continuous progress of technology and changes in market demand, it is believed that Linux industrial tablets will play a more important role in the future, providing strong support for the development of the industrial field.

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