Learn how the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub has helped companies on their digitalisation journey

Using digitalisation to improve productivity

SITUATION
Machine downtime could mean that an order delayed. The delay in reporting downtime using the paper based reporting system was causing impact and a better solution was needed. 

SOLUTION
A system was developed to digitally record machine downtime, create more transparency in the production process and identify what are the biggest downtime factors.  

IMPACT
The solution has enabled the company to tackle a key challenge in its manufacturing process and improving machine uptime and productivity by leveraging the power of data-driven insights.

Utilising IoT to monitor manufacturing facilities

SITUATION
Silotank wanted to monitor the environment within their manufacturing facility including air quality, power usage and fluid levels..

SOLUTION
Silotank accessed support to develop IoT in their factory. A local technology provider installed a total of 15 sensors in the factory.

IMPACT
Silotank can monitor their factory environment while also assisting in maintenance, for example through heating pressure monitoring. 

Data Analysis project with AXON Power & Control Inventory

SITUATION
Axon had no automated data collection processes. All data were manually inputted into an information system called SAP, which was custom-designed for Axon's requirements.

SOLUTION
Data analysts conducted a thorough scan of the data, leading to visualisations of graphs and charts that facilitated the identification of patterns and trends assembled into a dashboard for Axon's review.

IMPACT
Axon successfully achieved their goal of reducing the number of stock items in their database by eliminating inventory listed as no longer required or utilised in orders empowering them to have optimal minimum and maximum stock thresholds.

Ryobi utilises the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub to unlock value from their data

SITUATION
Ryobi has ambitious low carbon targets and want to get better insights from their energy consumption and production data to identify areas where energy could be saved.

SOLUTION
A dashboard was developed to combine data from Ryobi's electricity meters for two different die cast machines with production output and OEE data for the same machines. 

IMPACT
Ryobi were very pleased with the dashboards provided by the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub and have realised the value of combining their submeter data alongside production data to establish more insights on key metrics allowing them to invest in an energy platform.

Specdrum implement sensor technology and build clear data visualisations

SITUATION
Specdrum had to collect and analyse vast amounts of data manually which they found difficult to do in a timely and efficient manner resulting in slow response times to problems and issues revealed by data in the processing plant. 


SOLUTION
The SMDH team liaised with Specdrum to install digital and data solutions including the monitoring of power, air quality, oil usage, temperature and pressure. A dashboard now enables clear data visualisations for the team to monitor. 


IMPACT
Specdrum can now access real-time data visualisations from several areas of their factory. The automatic alert system from the dashboard ensures management are promptly notified of any potential problems within the factory.

Terex (Dungannon) recognises the critical importance of minimising energy consumption.

SITUATION
Terex sought to lower the effects of escalating energy costs and enhance sustainability. Terex was interested in exploring ways to better understand when, where and how energy was being used, as well as to identify opportunities for reduction.


SOLUTION
Terex and SMDH conducted an energy consumption investigation, capturing data on usage, shift patterns, and tariffs. The information was uploaded to MDEP, enabling Terex to analyse visual dashboards and extract insights for factory improvements.


IMPACT
The solution provided to Terex enables them to investigate their energy usage and would also allow the company to compare their energy consumption across other manufacturing sites.