Changing Welding to Digital and Green - Actions and Communication

Abstract:

The implementation of Industry 4.0 is based, among other things, on the digitization and greening of manufacturing systems. Most traditional manufacturing systems are known for low productivity and efficiency. They are also known for the impact they have on the environment, with relatively high carbon footprints. The paper transfers a series of knowledge on the steps to be taken to transition a traditional manufacturing system to a digitized and green one. Customization of this discussion is done for manufacturing systems that have joining processes (welding and soldering). Each set of measures, whether aimed at the transition to digital or aimed at the transition to green, has two components: a technical component, directly related to the transformation of the hardware system (equipment, devices, measuring instruments) and a component auxiliary which is related to the transformation of the human resource, the modification of the working conditions and the continuous optimization of the newly created system. As no change is possible without removing employee misunderstandings and suspicions, the communication to be implemented must be clear, prompt, cover all levels of staff and continuously provide confidence by presenting successful cases and related beneficial figures.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 990)
• Pages: 3-10
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-Q7C67a
• Online since: October 2024
• Authors: Arianne Maria Savu, Aurelia Ioana Biholar, Alexandru Andrei Avram, Mihaela Cecilia Florescu, Ionel Danut Savu*
• Keywords: Assessment, Communication, Improving Welding Systems, Management, Sustainability, Training, Transition to Digital, Transition to Green

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