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JTEKT Thermo Systems Pioneers Sustainability for Industrial Manufacturing
Technology Category
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms
Applicable Functions
- Product Research & Development
- Discrete Manufacturing
Use Cases
- Predictive Maintenance
- Process Control & Optimization
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
The Challenge
JTEKT Thermo Systems, a leading manufacturer of industrial heating systems, is facing the challenge of making its products more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. This is in response to the growing demand for greener industrial processes and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, the company needs to continue reducing its engineering and manufacturing costs while improving the effectiveness of its heating systems. The complexity of modern digital simulation and analysis models that guide research is increasing, requiring highly parallel calculations on the fastest computing architectures possible. JTEKT conducts analysis in four areas: thermo-fluid analysis, structural analysis, heat treatment analysis, and induction heating analysis, all of which require supercomputing capabilities.
About The Customer
JTEKT Thermo Systems is a world-leading manufacturer of industrial heating systems, with its headquarters in Nara, Japan. The company was founded in 1967 and has since been a pioneer in its industry, with innovation being a key component of its success. JTEKT Thermo Systems manufactures heating systems, ovens, and furnaces for various markets, including automotive, semiconductor, energy, and communications. The company is currently facing the challenge of making its industrial heating systems cleaner and more energy-efficient to meet environmental needs and consumer demand for more sustainable manufacturing operations. To remain at the forefront of its industry, JTEKT must continually improve its products.
The Solution
JTEKT partnered with Rescale in 2018 to provide its research and engineering teams with access to powerful high-performance computing systems and cutting-edge software. The Rescale Platform allows JTEKT's IT team to automate service requests for access to computing resources, track usage, and ensure cost-controls across multiple teams. Rescale's platform intelligence also enables JTEKT to identify the most energy-efficient computing services, aligning with the company's commitment to building a sustainable society. Rescale also supports international security and compliance standards, and its consultants helped JTEKT set up automated security and access policies tailored to their specific needs.
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