Case study

Asset condition monitoring for leading european glass product manufacturer

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.

JUMP TO:   Challenges  |  Solution  |  Results

 

 

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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