In the framework of the national industry day, it is important to analyze how we can face the challenges and opportunities that the local and international market propose to us to produce and compete with greater quality, scalability and efficiency.
Globally, industrial megatrends focus on artificial intelligence (AI), automation, cybersecurity, the Internet of Things (IoT), climate change and natural resources, as well as demographic and social changes. All of these variables are linked to the comprehensive perspective of Industry 4.0, which seeks to accelerate the digital transformation of large, medium and small companies.
The adoption of automation and digitalization in industrial processes is crucial for companies to remain competitive in an increasingly demanding market focused on sustainable operations. The inclusion of these technologies must be addressed in a balanced way to ensure that their benefits are integrated gradually and according to the needs of each company. However, the transition to Industry 4.0 involves initiatives that promote the training and adaptation of the workforce in the processes, ensuring that technological progress translates into long-term, inclusive and sustainable growth; where industrial production and society as a whole are reconfigured.
A clear example of this transformation is observed in the food industrywhere the IoT and cloud data analysis They enable multinational companies to gather information on energy consumption and operational performance of their plants located in several countries. This facilitates effective benchmarking between factories, early detection of opportunities to optimize energy and water use, and the improvement of production capacity through the analysis of specific cases.
As for the Innovation to improve competitiveness and care for the environmentin the mining industry are being used digital twins as a solution to simulate extraction processes and, in this way, direct operations with a focus on optimizing the use of water resources, reducing the use of chemicals, lowering costs and increasing production in a responsible and sustainable manner.
At Siemens we seek to democratize access to technology and digital transformation through solutions, equipment, software and knowledge for industry and infrastructure. And to achieve this, since last year we launched the Siemens platform Siemens Xceleratorwhich facilitates collaboration and co-creation between members of the industrial ecosystem, helping to accelerate the digital transformation of organizations. From this Marketplace, we promote a community between clients, partners and developers, facilitating their access to the highest standards of innovation and quality, in a technological ecosystem that creates value for all those who comprise it.
Continuing with the perspective of industry 4.0 in our country, in the pharmaceutical sector We are implementing automation technology with certification capacity and digital process management, which positions Argentina at an international level and allows it to be endorsed by global entities and organizations for the local production of new products based on innovation such as vaccines. We are also applying automation systemsautomation and control with the country’s main producers of oil and unconventional gas, who have shown great interest in the use of generative artificial intelligence for predictive asset maintenance.
In it scope of the cybersecurityWe have supported various local industries in the adoption of convergent OT networks with their IT networks and secure remote connections. In some cases, our advice has ranged from the architecture, the provision of hardware and software, to the final configuration. In others, we perform audits of existing networks, thus improving their current design and planning updates to maintain the level of defense and protection.
The technological revolution driven by digital transformation is not only reconfiguring the way we produce, but also the way we conceive work and business management. This change, if managed with vision and responsibility, has the potential to build a more efficient, sustainable, resilient and inclusive future for all. We are convinced that Argentina has a key role to play in meeting the growing global demand for various raw materials and in the field of knowledge. At Siemens, we remain committed, as we have been since our beginnings more than 170 years ago, to contributing to the industrial development of Argentina, providing our experience and advanced technologies.
Country Head Siemens Digital Industries Argentina, Uruguay & Paraguay
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