Dust Collection Makes a Difference
Dust collections systems rely on a variety of technologies, from compressed air to filtration, to be effective. Regardless of the technology used to develop the system, the goal is the same, as a new Hydraulics & Pneumatics article notes: “From automotive to concrete and mining to pharmaceuticals and beyond, facilities depend on dust collectors to improve air quality for employees and machinery.”
The value of dust collection systems long has been known, but the emphasis of workplace cleanliness and worker health never has been higher, as the global pandemic has shown. “By providing clean air that is essential to a safe working environment, a dust collector’s performance and efficiency directly affect a facility’s overall efficiency,” the article states. “Because of this importance, OEMs and end-users constantly seek new ways to improve these systems. Specifying components with beneficial qualities and features makes a difference.”
WISE—and Hows
The initiative for a more inclusive workplace will require greater resolve on the part of employers, but also an understanding of the skills needed to make an impact on the workplace. For women in manufacturing, that will mean gaining the knowledge needed to compete for jobs in a modern operation.
Florence Verzelen, EVP for industry, marketing, global affairs and workforce of the future at Dassault Systèmes, gave a presentation at Hannover Messe last week that provided valuable insights for women seeking careers in a male-dominated industry.
“Getting skills in artificial intelligence and digital transition is extremely important to ensure women play a meaningful role in building and shipping the digital world of tomorrow,” said Verzelen.
Hydraulics & Pneumatics’ Women In Science & Engineering (WISE) initiative focuses on the challenges facing women in industry while highlighting the success of women such as Verzelen.
Forward to a Data-Driven Future
Another session at Hannover Messe focused on how manufacturing plants have adapted to the pandemic, including a look at the way data now informs with decisions on a continuous basis.
Executives from Bosch and Estee Lauder provided examples of the technologies they use, best practices on implementing them and how we can leverage other technologies to take charge of our individual Industry 4.0 journeys.
Both companies have a “future-forward” approach to their digital transformation. For Bosch, it’s about standardization, modularity and data. In order to achieve those, they connected with their employees.
“You need to be hyperconnected,” said Bernd Heinrichs, executive VP and chief digital officer of mobility solutions at Bosch. “You need to leverage what you get out of it and put it into data so you can make data-driven decisions.”
