Industry 4.0 and digitalization will open the door to new possibilities for information-sharing and creative collaboration that can reignite and revitalize the wind energy industry. At a recent conference on the future of wind power, Danfoss shared a bold vision of the digitalized future and what that means for all stakeholders.
Like many other industries, the wind power community is exploring exciting new opportunities in Industry 4.0 and digitalization. However, the challenge of how to embrace them in order to innovate and improve productivity remains, creating positive opportunities for all partners in the value chain.
Danfoss Industrial Automation is a leading supplier for the wind industry, and we have several initiatives underway to leverage these opportunities for the customers. Industrial Automation Segment Director Per Sønderriis elaborated at a recent conference:
"Our digital transformation can be divided into three areas. First, we want to offer our customers connected products and services delivered through state-of-the-art digital collaboration and support platforms. For example, our broad sensor program boosts the industry's ability to collect high-quality data. Secondly, we see great potential in using industry 4.0 and digitalization to speed up our innovation capabilities that will bring new innovative solutions to the market faster. Thirdly, we will use new technologies to bind our company together into one common IT architecture and ERP system to deliver a seamless customer experience."
One example of these advanced tools is simulation software that will play an important role in product development to help speed up time to market. Another is the recently inaugurated 3D print center in Nordborg, which enables us to innovate and test prototypes at greater speed. Similar centers are soon to follow in the US and Asia.