Metalworking Sector
The Client
The client produces tailor-made solutions in the steelworking sector, primarily focusing on the production of tubes and components for industrial applications. They offer a wide range of solutions for various industries, including automotive, agricultural, and hydraulic sectors.
The company emphasizes innovation, quality, and flexibility to tackle the challenges of international markets.
Project Objectives
The client aimed to:
- Collect data from the entire company machine fleet
- Implement advanced interconnection with mandatory stop cause tracking
- Analyze the efficiency of departments and machines
Implemented Solution
- Production, Process, and Quality Data: Interconnected the entire machine fleet, including legacy equipment
- Advanced Cause Analysis: Mandatory multilayer tracking of downtime
- Reporting and Dashboards: Provided real-time insights into department and machine efficiency (OEE)
- Real-Time Quality Indicators: Displayed statistical quality metrics directly on the shop floor
Modules used
- HyperMES®
Progress tracking, monitoring, and production optimization - HyperTAB®
Production progress tracking - HyperCONN®HyperGWAY®
Connectors for plant integration, supporting Transition 5.0 and pre-Transition 5.0 standards - HyperQUEUE®
An MQTT service compliant with GDPR specifications
Concrete Results
The company achieved:
- Comprehensive Overview: A complete and integrated vision of production, processes, and quality
- Accurate Downtime Tracking: Mandatory and precise downtime monitoring, reducing unplanned stoppages
- Improved Efficiency: Rapid identification of inefficiencies and implementation of corrective actions, leading to significant operational efficiency improvements
Key Metrics:
- 41 machines integrated
- 1.177 production tasks/year
- 434.212 downtime records/year
- 5.119.680 production recordings/year
- 3.390.664 quality recordings/year