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Vendor-Neutral Industrial Architecture: The path to UNS
Join Frank Thelen, Entrepreneur and Founder at Freigeist in a conversation with Bodo Körber, Partner at Bain & Company, and Alex, CEO of United Manufacturing Hub, as they discuss the state of digitalization in the manufacturing industry and how the UMH and Unified Namespace approach is revolutionizing it.
During the conversation they delve into the current landscape of manufacturing, examining analog processes in the industry with practical examples. Highlighting the potentials and benefits of UNS/the reference architecture, they draw comparisons with the conventional approach of ISA95 in the industry. Additionally, they provide insights into the collaboration between UMH and Bain & Company, and offer a glimpse into the future, emphasizing the indispensability of digitalization.
During the conversation they delve into the current landscape of manufacturing, examining analog processes in the industry with practical examples. Highlighting the potentials and benefits of UNS/the reference architecture, they draw comparisons with the conventional approach of ISA95 in the industry. Additionally, they provide insights into the collaboration between UMH and Bain & Company, and offer a glimpse into the future, emphasizing the indispensability of digitalization.
Frank Thelen
Founder
Freigeist
Freigeist
Mateusz Warda
Senior Partner
Bain & Company
Bain & Company
Alexander Krüger
Co-founder and CEO - 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