Challenge

The client, a manufacturer of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), wanted to integrate machine data with relevant info from other IT systems on the shop floor. The challenge was to connect the machines through an IoT enabled solution and build a data lake, which would bring more visibility and predictability into the manufacturing value chain.

Our Solution

The IoT-enabled digital transformation solution collected the data points which are required from PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) using the IoT Gateway and store data on the cloud through the Internet for analysis. In addition, it showcased the values on the client’s user interface.

The Outcome

The solution helped the client:

• Monitor and analyze the parameters critical to machine health
• Optimize machine downtime by predicting possible failure
• Perform root cause analysis of parameters that govern product quality and correlate the data with machine condition
• Improve productivity by providing deep insights into quality analysis at multiple levels