Case study
Asset condition monitoring for leading european glass product manufacturer
01.22.2025
When a European glass product manufacturer realized there was a lack of real-time monitoring and data storage for machine parameters, they came to Belden. The experts at Belden delivered a solution that acquired and transmitted data from field devices into a cloud-hosted IIoT platform for seamless visibility. With the right data and insights now in hand, the company has achieved a reduction in downtime and improved operational efficiency.
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Challenges
- The factory used old machinery lacking modern connectivity solutions
- Equipment had to withstand heat and dust common in glass manufacturing
- Lack of real-time monitoring and data storage for key machine parameters
- The solution had to work with AWS IoT Core and AWS IoT SiteWise securely
Solution
- Belden’s selected sensors that withstand harsh conditions
- Quick installation and connection of sensors
- Local data processing on the edge and alerts provided improved monitoring
- Provided a scalable solution integrated with AWS IoT
- Easy updates and security patches kept the system secure
Results
- Significant reduction in downtime and waste, improving production
- Enhanced operator job efficiency with advanced alerts and dashboards minimizing manual checks
- Prevented material waste and increasing efficiency with LED indicators
- Improved decision-making due to robust data collection and analysis
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