Ski season is on its peak and with it the energy intense usage of snow canons, snow groomers, cable cars and ropeways. They all consume energy to make ski tourists a happy day. Studies in Europe and Canada have shown that the biggest contribution by far (>60%) comes from travelling to the ski resort itself.…
In the industrial landscape, conflicts between production and maintenance departments are a frequent occurrence. A potential remedy comes in the form of smart machines, which address these conflicts. Where should investments truly be made? And how threatening is predictive maintenance really for employees? The intricate relationship between creating and keeping things running can reveal some…
The Industry 4.0 market is experiencing rapid expansion. Companies that hesitate to embrace the next step in this revolution will find themselves lagging in the long run. Within this context, predictive maintenance presents a significant opportunity for machine manufacturers. Let us guide you through key considerations and strategies to achieve optimal return on investment (ROI).Michael…
Mind the gap! With auxiliary equipment it is similar to a car's windshield wiper: It is classified as non-critical until it stops, forcing you to stop… So, auxiliary equipment can be process critical for the whole production. Therefore, constant monitoring of it and its key components is unavoidable to ensure maximum machine availability and reliability.…
With the transforming global markets and market comparability, market rules constantly change – also in the heavy industry. Production plants expect high machine reliability, state-of-the-art products and services, as well as cost-efficiency. The pressure in the heavy industry is high, so are the expectations. Machine manufacturers face the challenge of increased competition, low-cost suppliers, interchangeable…
The world is constantly changing, and digitalization is one of the factors that is driving changes in various industries and sectors. Digitalization refers to the use of digital technologies to enhance or automate processes, and it has had a significant impact on the way we live and work. Inspired by the London trip, Michael explains…
To build a global industrial IoT solution, the considerations of system architecture must choose between a centralized and a distributed data processing allocation. That is to choose between cloud and edge computing. On an earlier article, we have presented the main challenges when building a global industrial IoT solution and highlighted the benefits of cloud…
IoT and Predictive Maintenance technologies open new doors to new business models. Thanks to these technologies, machine data can be made available 24/7 and allow machine manufacturers to learn from data to create added value for their customers with new products and unique services. However, many people doubt the benefits promised by Predictive Maintenance. Implementing…
Smart conveying – a short slogan with a big meaning. AUMUND has the ambitious goal to be in the forefront of the Industry 4.0 development to set new standards with intelligent machines and improved services for its customers in the heavy industry. Impossible? Not at all! Together with PREMAS AG, AUMUND turned its vision into…
With a growing number of interconnected machines and advanced computer capabilities, the question of isolated vs. integrated systems is more present than ever. There are more and more solutions available which provide benefits to industrial operations. Many new machines bring along own information and management systems. Other systems are added to existing machines providing updated…
