Introduction to Smart Manufacturing | Introduction to Energy Management Systems | Introduction to Smart Energy Management
What is Smart Manufacturing?
Original Smart Manufacturing Definition - from CESMII – The Smart Manufacturing Institute
Smart Manufacturing is the information-driven, event-driven, efficient and collaborative orchestration of business, physical and digital processes within plants, factories and across the entire value chain.
In Smart Manufacturing, resources and processes are integrated, monitored, and continuously evaluated with the sensing, information, process modeling, predictive analytics, and workflow needed to automate routine actions, and prescribe action for non-routine situations.
In Smart Manufacturing, organizations, people and technology work in synergy via processes and technology-based solutions that are secure, scalable, flat & real-time, open & interoperable, proactive & semi-autonomous, orchestrated & resilient, and sustainable.
Smart Manufacturing is transformational, radically impacting the performance of the manufacturing ecosystem through measurable improvements in areas such as: speed, agility, quality, throughput, costs/profitability, safety, asset reliability and energy productivity. Consequently, improving profitability which in turn accelerates investments in innovation.
What is an Energy Management System (EnMS)?
Energy Management Systems (EnMS) are essential for organizations seeking to improve their energy efficiency, reduce costs, and meet sustainability goals. An EnMS is a strategic framework that helps businesses optimize their energy use through the integration of processes, technologies, and continuous improvements. By implementing an EnMS, organizations can enhance their energy performance while aligning with international standards like ISO 50001, ensuring they are equipped to address current and future energy challenges.
The ISO 50001 standard for Energy Management Systems provides a global framework for organizations to manage and reduce energy consumption effectively. ISO 50001 supports organizations in establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an energy management system, while ensuring continuous monitoring, review, and refinement of energy performance. This structured approach not only helps businesses manage energy more efficiently but also promotes the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, which is critical in the fight against climate change.
What is SmartEM (Smart Energy Management)?
SmartEM refers to the integration of advanced smart manufacturing technologies into Energy Management Systems (EnMS). These technologies, including Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, smart meters, connected devices, and real-time analytics, allow manufacturers to gain real-time insights into their energy consumption and make data-driven decisions to optimize energy use. SmartEM enhances traditional EnMS by enabling automatic adjustments based on real-time data, identifying inefficiencies, and facilitating smarter, more sustainable energy practices.
This approach goes beyond simply managing energy; it empowers manufacturers to seamlessly incorporate energy optimization into the broader context of their manufacturing processes, ensuring energy efficiency becomes a core aspect of overall operational performance.