Industry: Mechanical Engineering
User Company: HESS GROUP
The implementation of IoT in the concrete block manufacturing industry has led to significant improvements in efficiency, quality control, and maintenance. The HESS Group is a manufacturer of concrete block machines that produces various types of concrete products such as paving stones, concrete slabs, and steps. These products are sold to end-users such as hardware stores.
To increase their manufacturing efficiency and reduce downtime, the HESS Group integrated their concrete block machines with an IIoT service platform provided by Kontron AIS. This platform enabled the machines to be digitally enabled and connected to the cloud, allowing them to gather and process data in real-time. The IIoT service platform provides real-time monitoring and analysis of machine performance data, enabling operators to identify potential issues before they cause a breakdown.
The machines are digitally enabled, allowing for remote access and control through the IIoT service platform. This allows operators to make adjustments to the machine settings in real-time, reducing the need for manual intervention and increasing productivity.
Challenges that were solved with this IoT use case include:
- Downtime Reduction: By using real-time monitoring and analysis, operators can identify potential issues before they cause a breakdown, reducing downtime and improving overall efficiency.
- Predictive Maintenance: The IIoT service platform enables predictive maintenance, which means maintenance activities can be scheduled based on actual machine performance data rather than arbitrary time intervals, reducing unnecessary maintenance and associated costs.
- Remote Monitoring and Control: With digital enablement and remote access, operators can monitor and control the machine from anywhere, increasing operational efficiency and reducing the need for manual intervention.
- Data Analytics: By analyzing machine performance data, operators can identify patterns and trends, allowing for better decision-making and continuous improvement.
Overall, this IoT use case demonstrates the potential for digital enablement and IIoT service platforms to revolutionize industrial operations, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing profitability.
The Use Case was taken from the Podcast “IoT Use Case”.