Dictionary
In our industrial glossary, you will find the key concepts of Industry 4.0, IoT, Big Data, automation, and digital transformation.
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Democratizing Industrial Transformation
Democratization of Industrial Transformation
A strategy that seeks to bring Industry 4.0 technologies closer to companies of all sizes, facilitating their access and adoption.
Digitalization, Traceability, and Batch Management
Digitalization, Traceability and Batch Management
Set of solutions that enable the digitalization of production processes, track each manufacturing batch, and ensure traceability throughout the value chain.
Discrete or Continuous Process
Discrete or Continuous Process
Types of industrial production that are differentiated by working with individual units (discrete) or with uninterrupted flows of materials (continuous).
G
GMAO APP
CMMS App
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) application that allows you to plan and control maintenance operations from mobile devices.
I
Identification and Traceability of Parts with RFID and NFC
RFID and NFC Traceability
Automatic identification technologies that allow real-time control and tracking of parts through radio frequency and near-field communication.
Industrial IoT (IIoT)
Industrial IoT (IIoT)
Application of the Internet of Things in industrial environments, connecting machines, systems, and devices to obtain real-time data.
Integration between MES and PLC
MES–PLC Integration
Process of connecting manufacturing execution systems (MES) and programmable logic controllers (PLC) to synchronize data and operations on the shop floor.
Integration between PLC and ERP
PLC–ERP Integration
Connection between programmable logic controllers (PLC) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, which allows aligning production with business management.
L
Legato System
Legato System
Platform developed by Geprom to integrate different automation and plant management solutions.
O
Order Programming
Order Scheduling
Planning and organization of production and supply orders to optimize time and resources in the value chain.
P
PDA and MDA Devices
PDA and MDA Devices
PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) and MDA (Mobile Digital Assistant) devices are mobile tools used in industrial environments to capture data, manage processes, and facilitate traceability within the plant.
Process Mapping
Process Mapping
A technique that allows you to graphically represent a company’s processes to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
Prompt in Artificial Intelligence
Prompt in Artificial Intelligence
Instruction or text input used to guide the response of an artificial intelligence model.
Put to Light and Pick to Light
Put to Light and Pick to Light
Logistics support technologies that guide the operator using light signals to optimize order preparation and distribution processes.
R
Reskilling and Upskilling
Reskilling and Upskilling
Training strategies that enable workers to acquire new skills (reskilling) or improve their current skills (upskilling) in digital transformation environments.
S
Skid and Skillet Conveyors
Skid Conveyors
Transportation systems used in assembly lines to move vehicles or other large products.
T
Technology Consulting
Technology Consulting
Specialized service in the analysis, design, and implementation of technological solutions that optimize industrial processes and promote digital transformation.
TTS and KTL Sheet Treatments
TTS and KTL Sheet Treatments
Coating processes applied to metal parts to improve their corrosion resistance and durability.