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California Tomato Machinery
Technology Category
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Data Management Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Equipment & Machinery
Applicable Functions
- Process Manufacturing
Use Cases
- Machine Condition Monitoring
The Challenge
California Tomato Machinery (CTM) is the world' No.1 manufacturer of tomato harvesting tools and equipment. Their top customers were requesting a solution that would help them lower their total cost of ownership of machinery and assure maximum asset uptime.
The Customer
California Tomato Machinery
About The Customer
California Tomato Machinery (CTM) is a global leader in the commercial tomato harvester equipment industry. CTM offers distinct harvesters, designed to meet the specific grower needs and production environments.
The Solution
Autodesk See Control's no-coding toolset created a solution that monitors engine performance, equipment productivity, and operator compliance in real time. The analytic features in SeeControl established a base operating profile for tomato harvesters and the customer implemented predictive analysis for diesel engines. Additionally, the system records the variety of tomatoes picked to establish agricultural benchmarks and KPIs for future years.
Data Collected
Engine Efficiency, Operator Compliance, Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Diesel
Operational Impact
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