Innovation and automation: Dema and Siemens together to meet the challenge of the Smart Digital Inspection System.
For over 70 years, Dema has distinguished itself as a leader in industrial automation, designing and manufacturing automatic machines for the automotive, home appliance, and heavy industry sectors. This leadership has been built on deep expertise in key industrial processes such as stacking, joining, inspecting and assembling, with a particular focus on electric motors. From household appliance motors to large-scale wind turbine generators, Dema is synonymous with technological excellence and adaptability.
A platform for innovation
One year ago, Dema launched an ambitious project aimed at developing a machine capable of integrating and testing new technologies, both in automated production processes and in internal workflows. This vision led to the development of the Smart Digital Inspection System, a platform designed to enhance performance through advanced digitalization solutions.
Siemens Industrial Edge is at the heart of this innovation, an open and ready-to-use edge computing IT platform featuring industrial-grade devices, integrated multi-vendor connectivity, and centralized management for both devices and applications. The platform also includes a marketplace with easy access to applications developed by Siemens and partners within its ecosystem. Industrial Edge enables the deployment of advanced applications to improve efficiency, without the need to modify existing automation software.
By adopting this solution, Dema was able to implement various functions through a single platform: AI algorithms for anomaly detection, high-frequency torque analysis on motors, and rotor quality inspection using vision systems. Thanks to the Live Twin application, it became possible to simulate the ideal behavior of the process in real time, allowing for continuous and precise comparison with operational parameters.
From virtual to real with the digital twin
A crucial element of the project was the use of the digital twin: a virtual replica of the Smart Digital Inspection System that enabled testing and optimization in a simulated environment. This approach significantly reduced commissioning times and related costs. Furthermore, with the support of the Simatic Robot Simulator and Siemens’ Robot Library, the software could be designed and validated without the need for a physical robot, ensuring both hardware flexibility and modular software development.
Results and future outlook
The collaboration between Dema and Siemens transformed sequential processes into parallel workflows, reducing delivery times and increasing overall machine reliability. AI-powered vision systems not only prevent issues such as wear and tear but also ensure quality control that can adapt to future production challenges.
This project is a tangible example of how synergy can generate breakthrough innovation. Technologies such as artificial intelligence and simulation not only support rapid market adaptation but also deliver added value for tomorrow customers.
A concrete vision of innovation
True innovation occurs when an idea is brought to life through the right technology. The Smart Digital Inspection System embodies this vision, demonstrating that with a data-driven approach and strategic collaboration, it is possible to redefine the standards of industrial automation.
