Author: Zen and the Art of Computer Programming
1 Introduction
"Nothing is more important than the efficiency of modern production." This sentence is the consensus of many people. Due to the rapid development of smart equipment and industrial technology, both manual crafts and factory assembly line production are becoming more and more like automated processes. With the continuous advancement of technology, with the help of smart sensors, a series of green and environmentally friendly production methods can be achieved, such as more accurate production planning, cost saving, efficiency improvement, and even reduction of downtime. However, how to make good use of the role of these smart sensors in production requires analysis and practice based on actual scenarios. The specific use method of the sensor remains to be further explored and practiced. Therefore, this article will use the theme of "Application of Smart Sensor Technology in Manufacturing" to explain how to effectively use smart sensors in practical applications to improve production efficiency and quality, and look forward to future development trends.
2. Explanation of basic concepts and terms
2.1 Manufacturing industry and its classification
Manufacturing refers to social activities engaged in manufacturing various goods or providing services, including wholesale, retail, processing, assembly, distribution and other fields. Global output currently exceeds US$9 trillion. Among them, manufacturing accounts for more than a quarter of total GDP. Gross domestic product (GDP) is calculated on an annual basis and refers to the average amount of national fiscal revenue during a year. It is an important indicator to measure a country's economic development level and social living standards. According to statistical data, by the end of 2017, China's manufacturing industry had achieved operating income of 8.2 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of about 5%. In 2017, the national industrial added value (i.e. operating income minus main business costs) was 9.3 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of about 2.8%.
2.2 Smart sensors
Smart sensor is a type of sensor used to detect, collect, record or identify specific information. It can collect various signals in the environment in real time