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3d Signals & ROTHENBERGER Group: Maximizing Manufacturing Potential with IoT
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAM)
Applicable Industries
- Equipment & Machinery
Applicable Functions
- Maintenance
- Procurement
Use Cases
- Supply Chain Visibility
- Virtual Prototyping & Product Testing
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
The ROTHENBERGER Group, a world-leading pipe tool and pipe machining tool manufacturer, was facing challenges in monitoring their assets. They were using traditional tower lights and 24V controls provided by the machine vendors, which did not offer accurate visibility and full transparency into the production floor. As part of their transition to the industry 4.0 era, ROTHENBERGER was seeking a solution that would provide reliable and trustworthy visibility into their production processes. They needed a system that could provide real-time status of machine availability across their factories and highlight major gaps in productivity. The goal was to address and resolve these gaps through data-driven decision making.
The Customer
ROTHENBERGER Group
About The Customer
The ROTHENBERGER Group is a world-leading manufacturer of pipe tools and pipe machining tools. They offer end-to-end solutions for pipe installation and associated services and maintenance work. The group unites 65 companies under its banner. Committed to innovation and a forward-thinking approach, ROTHENBERGER aligns its operations with their convictions and entrepreneurial spirit. As part of their commitment to innovation, they are transitioning to the industry 4.0 era, seeking solutions that provide accurate visibility and full transparency into their production processes.
The Solution
ROTHENBERGER chose the 3d Signals Asset Performance Monitoring (APM) solution to address their challenges. The APM solution was gradually installed on selected critical assets starting from August 2020. This system provided ROTHENBERGER with accurate and real-time status of machine availability across their factories. Unlike their previous solution, 3d Signals highlighted major gaps in productivity. Once these gaps were identified, they were addressed and resolved through data-driven decision making. The implementation of the 3d Signals APM solution resulted in an average machine availability increase of 28% within four months of installation. The system also enabled ROTHENBERGER to maximize its utilization of existing resources and increase company turnover.
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