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In this second episode of The Connected Factory podcast, Jeremy sits down with David Schultz from Rhize Manufacturing Data Hub to discuss the role of data contracts and the Unified Namespace (UNS) in modern manufacturing.
During the podcast, they cover: - Why we need data contracts for reliable, error-free communication between systems. - How UNS acts as a data hub that enforces data standards, keeps models structured, and supports real-time event-driven data. - Challenges in Data Handling w.r.t managing errors, notifications, and the limits of querying historic data.
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
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