The Role of OEE in Assessing Manufacturing Efficiency and Productivity
Jan. 11, 2024
The importance of preventive maintenance, advanced technologies and strategic decision-making to reduce downtime, optimize processes and enhance overall equipment usage and productivity in manufacturing and production operations.
Engineers must improve Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) in manufacturing operations by addressing both planned and unplanned downtime, a Control Design contributor writes.
For planned downtime, Greg Dieck, product manager, automation technology at Omron Automation, suggests designing machines with larger workspaces, utilizing multiple zones and incorporating safety devices like laser scanners and safe servos to enable operators to work in one zone while the machine operates in another.
In terms of unplanned downtime, manufacturers should focus on reducing Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) through advancements in technology. Integrating intelligent devices into an industrial network allows for real-time error code notifications, enabling quick identification and resolution of failures.
The incorporation of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies is proposed to further enhance equipment efficiency by detecting anomalies and potential disruptions.
