Today’s businesses require precision, efficiency, and real-time decision-making more than anything. Industry 4.0, characterized by the convergence of digital technologies and manufacturing processes, is reshaping the way businesses operate. Digi, with its advanced solutions, stands at the forefront of this revolution, offering a comprehensive suite of tools to support and propel the Industry 4.0 agenda.
The Pillars of Industry 4.0
1. Edge Computing: Precision in the Blink of an Eye
In the fast-paced world of Industry 4.0, instantaneous data processing is not just a luxury but a necessity. Edge computing, a critical capability, facilitates precision computing and automated decision-making at the very source of mission-critical processes. Digi’s solutions empower machines to connect, communicate, and automate processes with unparalleled speed and accuracy, surpassing human capabilities.
2. Private Wireless Networks: Empowering Connectivity and Security
Digi recognizes the importance of robust connectivity for private wireless networks. Coupled with 5G devices, they offer the coverage, capacity, and security demanded by Industry 4.0 applications. From high-bandwidth, ultra-low latency devices for real-time monitoring to cost-optimized 5G RedCap devices for massive IoT, Digi ensures a seamless and secure network infrastructure.
3. Connected Devices: IoT’s Role in Driving Efficiency
The Internet of Things (IoT) plays a pivotal role in the realization of Industry 4.0, allowing devices to communicate and launch processes. Digi’s solutions enable a myriad of devices, from sensors to robots, to work in harmony, delivering results faster, securely, and efficiently across various industrial applications.
Industry 4.0 Use Cases: Beyond Smart Manufacturing
The applications of Industry 4.0 are vast and diverse. While smart manufacturing and industrial automation are well-known, Digi’s solutions extend their capabilities to advanced robotics, condition-based monitoring, predictive maintenance, and precision monitoring and control across multiple industries.
Partner with 5Gstore and Digi for Industry 4.0 Success
Whether you’re looking for a rugged, heavy-duty router or a simple office router or extender, Digi provides a comprehensive suite of solutions. Together with 5Gstore, we can help your business achieve its Industry 4.0 goals.
1. Security: Fortifying Connectivity with Best-in-Class Security
Digi solutions come with built-in, best-in-class security, undergoing stringent verification processes. Their remote monitoring and management software ensure protection against unauthorized access, enabling rapid detection and remediation of intrusions.
2. Sustainability: Reducing Carbon Footprint Through Connectivity
Digi supports IoT-based initiatives that contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of industrial applications. By facilitating processes, automation, and timely decision-making, Digi’s solutions optimize resources and energy usage.
3. Reliability: Unmatched Resilience in Connectivity
Digi’s networks are synonymous with reliability, ensuring always-on connectivity. In scenarios where failure and downtime are not an option, Digi stands out as the industry leader in resilience.
4. Scalability: Adapting to Changing Needs
Digi’s Remote Manager® enables zero-touch configuration, facilitating rapid and seamless additions to networks as they grow. This ensures that systems function predictably and can readily adapt to changes in size or capacity.
5. Protocol Conversion and Data Transformation: Integrating Legacy Products
Legacy products can seamlessly integrate into intelligent networks with Digi’s support for an extensive list of protocols found in industrial applications.
6. Longevity: Robust Solutions Built to Last
Digi solutions are renowned for their robustness and durability in challenging industrial environments, providing a lower total cost of ownership.
7. Solutions: Digi IX40 – A Revolutionary Industrial IoT Router
Among their other industrial and enterprise solutions, Digi’s upcoming IX40 cellular router is designed to meet the demands of Industry 4.0. With cutting-edge technology, robust design, and a focus on connectivity, the IX40 promises to revolutionize how businesses process, analyze, and integrate industrial asset data.
Digi IX40 Highlights:
- Connectivity Beyond Boundaries: Through LAN/WAN Gigabit speed Ethernet ports and an integrated 5G cellular modem, the IX40 ensures seamless connections for industrial devices. It supports 4G LTE via a Cat 19 modem, providing flexibility and future-proofing investments.
- Rugged Design, Unmatched Reliability: With an IP30 rated enclosure, operating temperature range from -40 to 185 °F, and a design resilient against dust, dirt, and moisture, the IX40 thrives in the harshest environments.
- Other Noteworthy Features: GNSS receiver supporting GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo; extensive support for 5G NR bands; integration of FirstNet® for reliable and secure connectivity in critical scenarios.
- Value-Added Services:
- Digi Containers: Enables the deployment of lightweight Linux containers, providing flexibility and agility in adapting to changing industrial landscapes.
- Digi WAN Bonding: Provides WAN aggregation and immediate failover for mission-critical applications, enhancing connectivity by combining multiple connections into a single, high-bandwidth link.
As businesses navigate the complexities of Industry 4.0, partnering with 5Gstore and Digi ensures they have the technological backbone to thrive in the digital age. Digi’s commitment to simplicity, reliability, efficiency, and innovation positions the IX40 as a cost-effective solution that doesn’t compromise on performance. If this doesn’t fit your application, contact the 5Gstore sales team to discuss other enterprise and industrial solutions. We’ll work with you to determine the best solution and assist you as your project progresses.