Join Jeremy Theocharis, CTO of United Manufacturing Hub, in this interview with Jacques Engländer from the Industrie 4.0 Maturity Center.
They delve into the significant shift in Germany's manufacturing landscape, focusing on the transition towards Unified Namespace and its impact on the industry. This interview is a must watch for anyone interested in the evolving dynamics of manufacturing technology and the strategic changes shaping Germany's industrial landscape.
They delve into the significant shift in Germany's manufacturing landscape, focusing on the transition towards Unified Namespace and its impact on the industry. This interview is a must watch for anyone interested in the evolving dynamics of manufacturing technology and the strategic changes shaping Germany's industrial landscape.
Jacques Engländer
Industrie 4.0 Maturity Center
Jeremy Theocharis
Co-founder and CTO - UMH
Swedish OEM supplier reduces costs with resource and energy monitoring
Company Snapshot
Europe’s leading provider of innovative heating and charging solutions for the automotive industry. With over 100 employees, the company operates from its headquarters in Sweden.
Challenges
- Small project team with limited resources
- No live feedback from the shop floor
- Heterogeneous machine park
Outcome
5%
Saved energy costs
90%
Reduced downtime due to lack of resources
20%
Reduced unplanned maintenance
Sonnländer increased asset productivity with OEE monitoring
Company Snapshot
Sonnländer, a subsidiary of EDEKA, is a leading producer of fruit juices and fruit-based products in Europe. With over 400 employees and 4 production facilities, it processes over 400,000 tons of fruit annually.
Challenges
- Heterogeneous machine park
- No live feedback from the shop floor
- Internal resources need to focus on use cases, not infrastructure
Outcome
10-15%
Increased OEE
10-20%
Increased asset availability
>40%
Shorter root-cause problem solving
European energy producer increases implementation speed with Unified Namespace architecture
Company Snapshot
A major European energy company with a focus on renewable energy and innovative energy solutions. Employing over 75,000 people, it operates in multiple countries.
Challenges
- Unstable internet connections
- Limited throughput rate of OT systems
- High reliability demands
Outcome
80%
Reduced integration time per use-case
60%
Reduced Mean Time To Detect (MTTD)
90%
Reduced integration maintenance
European energy producer increases implementation speed with Unified Namespace architecture
Company Snapshot
A major European energy company with a focus on renewable energy and innovative energy solutions. Employing over 75,000 people, it operates in multiple countries.
Challenges
- Heterogeneous machine park
- No live feedback from the shop floor
- Internal resources need to focus on use cases, not infrastructure
Outcome
80%
Reduced integration time per use-case
60%
Reduced Mean Time To Detect (MTTD)
90%
Reduced integration maintenance
Highlights
Emergence of Unified Namespace in German manufacturing, marking a departure from traditional standards like OPC UA and Basyx.
In-depth look at how Unified Namespace is revitalizing research and development in the German manufacturing sector.
Challenges and strategies in navigating digital transformation within the unique context of Germany's industrial environment.
Predictions and future trends aping the German industrial sector, with an emphasis on practical innovation.
The broader implications of this shift for large corporations and the entire manufacturing ecosystem.
In-depth look at how Unified Namespace is revitalizing research and development in the German manufacturing sector.
Challenges and strategies in navigating digital transformation within the unique context of Germany's industrial environment.
Predictions and future trends aping the German industrial sector, with an emphasis on practical innovation.
The broader implications of this shift for large corporations and the entire manufacturing ecosystem.
Swedish OEM supplier reduces costs with resource and energy monitoring
Company Snapshot
Europe’s leading provider of innovative heating and charging solutions for the automotive industry. With over 100 employees, the company operates from its headquarters in Sweden.
Challenges
- Small project team with limited resources
- No live feedback from the shop floor
- Heterogeneous machine park
Outcome
5%
Saved energy costs
90%
Reduced downtime due to lack of resources
20%
Reduced unplanned maintenance
Sonnländer increased asset productivity with OEE monitoring
Company Snapshot
Sonnländer, a subsidiary of EDEKA, is a leading producer of fruit juices and fruit-based products in Europe. With over 400 employees and 4 production facilities, it processes over 400,000 tons of fruit annually.
Challenges
- Heterogeneous machine park
- No live feedback from the shop floor
- Internal resources need to focus on use cases, not infrastructure
Outcome
10-15%
Increased OEE
10-20%
Increased asset availability
>40%
Shorter root-cause problem solving
European energy producer increases implementation speed with Unified Namespace architecture
Company Snapshot
A major European energy company with a focus on renewable energy and innovative energy solutions. Employing over 75,000 people, it operates in multiple countries.
Challenges
- Unstable internet connections
- Limited throughput rate of OT systems
- High reliability demands
Outcome
80%
Reduced integration time per use-case
60%
Reduced Mean Time To Detect (MTTD)
90%
Reduced integration maintenance
European energy producer increases implementation speed with Unified Namespace architecture
Company Snapshot
A major European energy company with a focus on renewable energy and innovative energy solutions. Employing over 75,000 people, it operates in multiple countries.
Challenges
- Heterogeneous machine park
- No live feedback from the shop floor
- Internal resources need to focus on use cases, not infrastructure
Outcome
80%
Reduced integration time per use-case
60%
Reduced Mean Time To Detect (MTTD)
90%
Reduced integration maintenance