Electrical Industrial Automation Trends For 2023

In the last few years, we have seen great strides in electrical industrial automation. As the world became more digitally aware, this trickled down into the manufacturing sector. And there’s no stopping its progress now.

Which technological trends are here to stay, and what’s new on the horizon? As we get ready to move into the next year, let’s take a look at the top five electrical industrial automation trends for 2023.

5 Trends In Electrical Industrial Automation

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

It was only a matter of time, but AI is making its presence felt more and more in automated manufacturing trends. The benefits are clear: More uptime and less downtime, thanks to the reduction of human computation errors.

And with greater speed and accuracy than the workforce could ever guarantee, a greater yield is also possible. AI’s presence will be felt more strongly in 2023 than ever before.

Thanks to machine learning and simulation programs, problem-solving will be more relevant in the AI world. Simulations that analyze results before proceeding will continue in the background while AI continues production.

Industrial Internet Of Things

The industrial internet of things (IIOT) is yet another technological advancement that is here to stay. IIOT sensors allow for remote tracking of assets, remote monitoring of system health, and smart technology that maintains safety procedures.

Security is just as important in the electrical industrial automation sector as in the commercial sector. It is here that IIOT can be at risk, due to the enormity of data that can now be accessed via the internet.

Increased cybersecurity options will ensure that your inner workings are not compromised by cyber attacks.

The IIOT allows many other related features, such as collating data for productivity reporting, industrial connectivity, and remote monitoring.

Predictive Maintenance

Unexpected equipment failure and shutdowns cost you time and money, impacting your company’s profitability. But predictive maintenance has changed all that and will continue to do so. More manufacturers will come to rely on it in 2023 as maintenance and material costs rise. 

Monitoring multiple workstations simultaneously through EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP communication will alert you to issues before they become bigger problems. Voltage output, current output, and other metrics will be easily accessible with an internet connection and alerts to any changes.

This will reduce the need for shutdowns searching for the problem when things go wrong as well as the need for retaining many maintenance workers. Even the years until the replacement of machinery can be accessed, allowing for better budgeting and planning.

Big Data And Reporting

The power of big data in manufacturing is becoming more prevalent, offering greater analytics than ever before. This paves the way for you to institute manufacturing better practices based on the insights gained from big data.

The key to staying competitive is to gain control over your data and learn how to use it to drive productivity and improve decision-making. As we move forward into 2023, there will be an even higher reliance on cloud storage for all your big data.

This comes as traditional on-premises data storage is unable to cope, especially in larger organizations with many terabytes of observational and streaming data. Cloud migration and storage is the solution. And more businesses will look to hybrid cloud solutions for their workloads that demand multiple storages.

No more resorting to buying new servers and having IT teams install them. You’ll be able to consolidate your resources with cloud leveraging.

Autonomous Operations

The industrial revolution had its heyday. Next was the age of industrial automation, offering greater productivity and efficiency. It’s the turn of industrial autonomous operations now. But there’s no reason to fear it, as autonomous operations in the industrial sector solve many problems at once.

With less reliance on human labor (which can be fallible and prone to error), around-the-clock shifts without risks to workers are, at last, possible.

Continuous operation despite hazards, while adapting to changes in the environment, are benefits that every manufacturer will embrace.

Not only will this mean a reduction in manpower costs, as well as a reduction in workplace incidents, but it will also ensure greater profits. It’s a win-win.

More complex processing plants may take a bit longer to get there, but in time virtually every site will move from automation to autonomous automation.

Conclusion

As we move into a new year filled with exciting technological possibilities, isn’t it good to know that some things are still the same? Like the expertise that we offer for all your electrical and automation needs.

At  Automation Electric and Controls Inc., we will continue to provide you with the very best technology, service, and support in the new year, and beyond. Contact us today for all your automation needs.