IndianMark engineered and deployed an IoT-enabled Powder FIFO (First-In, First-Out) Scheduling and Safety System for Royal Enfield’s Powder Coating Unit, aimed at eliminating operational errors and improving traceability during powder loading.
This smart solution prevents incorrect powder from being loaded into bins, ensuring that only the authorized material is dispensed according to schedule, while protecting against human error or unauthorized access.
System Features Include:
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✅ QR Code Label Validation: Each powder box carries a unique QR code; a QR scanner ensures only the correct type is scanned and allowed into the bin.
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✅ 6-Inch HMI Display: A user-friendly touchscreen interface for operators to view scheduled powder information, scan results, and system status.
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✅ Numatics Pneumatic Valve Control: Prevents unauthorized powder loading by automatically locking access unless validation is successful.
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✅ Powder FIFO Scheduling Logic: Ensures first-in powder is used first, aligned with production batches.
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✅ User Access Control: Prevents non-authorized personnel from operating the system.
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✅ Real-time Logging & Audit Trail: Captures all powder transactions, user actions, and error logs for QA reference.
This smart device helps reduce material wastage, eliminate cross-contamination risks, and enforce process discipline, supporting Royal Enfield’s lean manufacturing and quality goals.
