Mechatronics 4.0 is a partnership between Sirris, Flanders Make and imec, aiming to accelerate the application of smart technologies among Flemish SMEs operating in the manufacturing industry. The activities focus on five areas: low-cost sensors, wireless sensor networks, low-cost hardware and controllers, condition monitoring, and vision-based applications. We use masterclasses, case studiesand publications to help SMEs with useful expertise and inspirational best practices.
In the masterclass, we not only familiarised companies with the world of wireless communication but also taught them how to determine the appropriate technology for their own specific needs
Experience tells us that today there continues to be only limited knowledge of the industrial applications of wireless technology. Many companies are curious to know what the practical benefits are compared to wired technology, which challenges they may come across and also which wireless communication is suitable for their machinery, products or processes.
Lectures by keynote speakers from Sirris, Flanders Make and Imec, testimonials from ArcelorMittal and Rmoni among others and demonstrations in the lab by imec and Flanders Make gave the participating companies a better idea of the feasible industrial applications of wireless communication today and its specific benefits.
We and our partners can look back on a successful and dynamic masterclass, which brought together a total of 40 participants from 17 companies. Applying the basic principles presented in the course, the participating companies can now better assess a range of wireless technologies and choose the one best suited to their specific needs.