Raspberry Pi와 같은 저렴하고 다재다능한 싱글보드 컴퓨터의 등장은 다양한 산업에서 혁명을 일으켰습니다. 이 혁명은 아마도 제조 자체에서 가장 두드러질 것입니다.
원래 교육 목적으로 설계된 이 소형 기기는 공장 현장에서 다양한 용도로 사용되고 있습니다. 실제로 Jeff Geerling이 이 비디오에서 보여준 것처럼 Raspberry Pi 노드도 생산 공정에 사용됩니다.
따라서 이 블로그 게시물에서는 제조 분야에서 Raspberry Pi를 활용하는 10가지 주요 방법을 살펴보고, 이 작지만 강력한 장치가 회사의 생산 프로세스 접근 방식을 어떻게 변화시키고 있는지 보여드리겠습니다.
상위 10가지 용도
1. 산업용 IoT 게이트웨이:
Raspberry Pi 노드는 뛰어난 산업용 사물 인터넷 (IIoT) 게이트웨이 역할을 하며, 제조 장비를 인터넷에 연결하여 실시간 모니터링과 데이터 분석을 실시합니다.
Raspberry Pi는 작고 내구성이 뛰어나 많은 IIoT 솔루션에 가장 적합한 옵션을 제공합니다. 그리고 IIoT를 제조에 도입함으로써 회사는 의사 결정, 예측 유지 관리 및 전반적인 프로세스 최적화를 개선할 수 있습니다.
2. 품질 관리 시스템:
Raspberry Pi에 이미지 인식 및 머신 러닝 알고리즘을 구현하면 비용 효율적인 품질 관리 시스템을 개발할 수 있습니다. 몇 달 전에 저는 Google Coral USB Accelerator에 대해 글을 썼는데 , 이 제품은 바로 이러한 목적을 위해 Raspberry Pi와 페어링할 수 있습니다.
이러한 시스템은 결함을 식별하여 지정된 기준을 충족하는 제품만 생산 라인으로 이동되도록 보장합니다. 위의 제프 기어링 영상에서 확인하실 수 있습니다.
The advent of affordable and versatile single-board computers, such as the Raspberry Pi, has sparked a revolution in various industries. This revolution is perhaps most obvious in manufacturing itself.
These compact devices, initially designed for educational purposes, have found a multitude of applications on the factory floor. Indeed, even Raspberry Pi nodes are used in the production process, as Jeff Geerling demonstrated in this video:
So in this blog post, I’ll explore the top 10 uses for Raspberry Pi in manufacturing, showcasing how these small but powerful devices are transforming the way companies approach their production processes.
The Top 10 Uses
1. Industrial IoT Gateways:
Raspberry Pi nodes serve as an excellent Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) gateway, connecting manufacturing equipment to the internet for real-time monitoring and data analysis.
Since a Raspberry Pi is both small and durable, they offer the best options for many IIoT solutions. And by bring IIoT into manufacturing, companies can improve their decision-making, predictive maintenance, and overall process optimization.
2. Quality Control Systems:
Implementing image recognition and machine learning algorithms on Raspberry Pi allows for the development of cost-effective quality control systems. A few months ago, I wrote about the Google Coral USB Accelerator, which you can pair with a Raspberry Pi for exactly these purposes.
These systems can identify defects, ensuring that only products meeting specified standards move down the production line, which you can see in the Jeff Geerling video above.
3. Inventory Management:
Raspberry Pi can be integrated into inventory management systems to monitor stock levels, track assets, and automate reorder processes. If you want to find ways of developing a customized inventory management system, you can develop scripts that you could then run with our PiControl App through PiCockpit.
This leads to more efficient supply chain management and reduces the risk of stockouts or overstock situations.
4. Automated Testing Stations:
Building automated testing stations with Raspberry Pi facilitates the quick and accurate assessment of manufactured components. These sorts of testing stations also appear in the Jeff Geerling video above.
This ensures that products meet predefined criteria before advancing further in the production process, enhancing overall product quality.
This data enables businesses to identify energy inefficiencies, optimize usage, and implement sustainable practices. You can also explore potential carbon-zero options for your manufacturing process.
If you’re curious about the energy costs of a Raspberry Pi itself, you can check out our Pi Power Cost Calculator. It’s a free and quick tool to calculate your energy expenses with a Raspberry Pi.
6. Worker Safety Systems:
A company can enhance worker safety with Raspberry Pi by developing systems that monitor environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and air quality.
Here, another PiCockpit App can come in handy. Our BME688 AirMeter App measures temperature, humidity, air pressure, and indoor air quality.
7. Production Line Automation:
A few months ago, SB Components Ltd started a Kickstarter for PiArm – a Raspberry Pi-powered robotic arm. Indeed, you can employ a Raspberry Pi to automate all sorts of tasks within the production line, including controlling robotic arms, conveyor belts, and other machinery.
This leads to increased efficiency, reduced labor costs, and minimized errors in repetitive tasks.
8. Remote Equipment Monitoring:
Remote equipment monitoring is one of the most obvious benefits of bringing a Raspberry Pi into manufacturing, in my opinion.
This allows engineers and managers to keep an eye on machine health, receive alerts for potential issues, and perform troubleshooting without being physically present on the factory floor.
You could also use a Raspberry Pi camera in order to keep an eye on the equipment over stream.
9. Training Simulators:
Raspberry Pi can power training simulators for manufacturing processes. Training simulators are an important part of giving new employees a risk-free environment where they can learn how to do their job well.
These simulators provide a cost-effective and safe environment for training new employees, reducing the learning curve and minimizing the risk of errors on the actual production floor.
If your company wants a virtual environment to train people you could use a Raspberry Pi as a far cheaper alternative to run the virtual plant.
And, finally, the last top use for a Raspberry Pi in manufacturing is:
10. Customized Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs):
A Human-Machine Interface is a simply a control panel or display that allows people to easily manage and monitor machines.
Many companies these days are developing custom HMIs using Raspberry Pi to provide intuitive control interfaces for operators on the factory floor. This makes it both easier and far more efficient for operators to keep track of what different machines are doing.
Most importantly, it prevents human error in tracking everything.
Finally, HMIs enable easy interaction with complex machinery, contributing to increased productivity and reduced training time.
Conclusion
The versatility and affordability of Raspberry Pi have made it a game-changer in the manufacturing industry, of course.
If you’re using Raspberry Pi nodes in manufacturing, then check out PiCockpit and see how we can improve your production.
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