Maximizing Equipment Performance: The Value of On-Machine™ Solutions

To keep up in today’s rapidly evolving marketplace, manufacturers need leaner equipment that is more flexible and dynamic than ever before. But equipment with traditional, centralized control cabinets is cumbersome to move and adjust. In contrast, decentralizing automation and control components enables greater modularity, making it easier to retool and reconfigure equipment when needed.

Allen-Bradley® On-Machine™ solutions by Rockwell Automation® can play a pivotal role in boosting operational agility. The On-Machine™ approach moves controls and hardware from traditional control cabinets to the equipment itself, offering greater flexibility in mounting options. On-Machine™ solutions are also modular, with plug-and-play components that make it easier for manufacturers to adapt to evolving demand. Equipment can be scaled with future production requirements without a complete redesign of the cabinet. The On-Machine™ portfolio offers a broad range of solutions, including drives, I/O blocks and industrial PCs. Read on to learn more about how a modular On-Machine™ approach can boost flexibility enterprise-wide.

Enhance flexibility

Enable quick adjustments as facilities change: Empower your clients to quickly adapt to evolving production needs with On-Machine™ solutions. Traditional, rigid centralized control cabinets make it difficult to change layouts or make space for new equipment. With On-Machine™ solutions, components such as drives, motors and I/O are placed directly on the equipment, making them much more modular and easy to reconfigure as customer production needs change. Quick-connect cabling options also make it easier to install and adjust wiring efficiently.

Simplify design

Easily modify equipment: On-Machine™ solutions enable a modular approach to machine equipment design, increasing flexibility so you can more easily meet your clients’ unique requirements. Plug-and-play components make it easier for you and your clients to reconfigure equipment. Flexible mounting options can help you find the perfect fit for your clients’ manufacturing environments, faster.

Reduce downtime

Boost reliability: On-Machine™ solutions are specifically designed to withstand the rigors of industrial environments, making them a reliable choice for a variety of applications.  Your clients need equipment that can stand the test of time, and On-Machine™ solutions can provide the flexibility and rugged durability that your equipment needs to perform at its best.

On-Machine™ solutions can help manufacturers and equipment builders alike gain a competitive edge by streamlining processes across the entire equipment lifecycle. Fewer components and connections simplify the build, design and installation processes, lowering total costs. And once equipment is deployed, plug-and-play components and quick-connect cabling options increase flexibility and speed maintenance times, allowing manufacturers to spend more time on what’s most important. Stay ahead of the curve by incorporating On-Machine™ solutions into your equipment for faster, simpler, and more flexible operations.