The solution aims to provide the production process with greater efficiency and security, better quality of service and improved results. It takes advantage of the high level of know-how, experience and capacity of MEO Empresas' ecosystem of partners, which includes Nokia, as supplier of the 5G private network solution, Infinite Foundry, responsible for developing the 3D digital twin, and Afinomaq, responsible for supplying the robotic arm.
With a focus on preparing companies to reach their true potential, generate greater value and create a positive impact on the market and the world, MEO Empresas has been investing heavily in innovation on the 5G mobile network. Proof of this are the various examples already implemented in sectors such as health, education, cities, agriculture and industry.
In this demonstration, the 5G private network appears as an enabler and industrial connectivity platform, providing greater reliability, predictability, performance and security to the functions performed. The integrated solution, adapted to the needs and characteristics of the Campo Maior plant, includes 5G as the main actor in the demonstration and three complementary services included in this ecosystem: digital twin 3D, software that virtually replicates, in 3D and in real time, what is happening on the factory floor; an advanced palletizing system that places the coffee boxes on pallets and, through 5G, communicates with the AGV, an autonomous transport vehicle whose mission is to supply the robot with empty pallets and transport the full pallet, without human intervention, to the warehouse, moving safely between its peers.
The network allowed all these elements to be operated and integrated in real time thanks to high-speed connectivity, minimal latency and total control of the quality of service. In this way, Novadelta was able to experience an Industry 4.0 environment, translating into gains in productivity, efficiency, flexibility and sustainability, with greater safety for workers.
"Delta Cafés has always been and will always be an innovative company that seeks to keep up with technological developments in order to guarantee its competitiveness and efficiency. At Novadelta we already have applications installed that allow us to manage production planning and the efficiency of each production line. This integrated solution is adapted to the needs and unique characteristics of our Campo Maior factory and follows the strategic objective of continuing the path of investment in a more modern and capable unit for the future of Delta Cafés," said Ivan Nabeiro, Director of the Nabeiro-Delta Cafés Group.
Nuno Nunes, Chief Sales Officer at Altice Portugal, highlights the importance of this demonstration and Novadelta's role for MEO Empresas: "Altice's goal is to demonstrate a real 5G case and work together with partners to validate concepts and technologies that can take advantage of this 5th generation mobile network. Novadelta was chosen for this moment because of the good relationship and history of partnership between the two brands. We like to be challenged by our best customers and the Nabeiro Group is undoubtedly one of them."
This innovative solution, presented for the first time, offers a range of added value and competitive advantages to Industry 4.0, namely: ubiquitous communication with guarantees of quality of service, to support business-critical services; location and monitoring of equipment and raw materials in real time; automation of critical activities, as well as simulation, visualization of the production process and monitoring of performance indicators and alerts in real time.
The current industry context, as well as the profound digital transformation we are experiencing, forces organizations to prepare, evolve and anticipate their transition to a more humane, differentiating and sustainable world. It is under this motto that MEO Empresas has led the evolution of this type of technology and its placement at the service of the business market, recognizing these advances as a challenge to promote more and better services.
MEO Empresas continues to be committed to pioneering, innovation and customer focus through a rapid, diversified and digital transition-oriented response.