Enhancing Predictive Maintenance at Nordic Sugar: Insights into Steam Dryer Optimization
Nordic Sugar, a key player in the sugar production industry and a part of the Nordzucker Group, has been pioneering innovative maintenance strategies at its Nakskov plant in Denmark. As part of their continuous improvement efforts, they have embarked on
Transition from Preventive to Predictive Maintenance Using Time Series Data with MAJiK Visual Factory and InfluxDB
MAJiK Systems creates software that helps manufacturing and industrial engineering companies improve their factory operations using data-driven manufacturing methods. The company designs a full suite of Visual Factory tools that use data from the machines themselves to power AI-driven insights. The
Predictive Maintenance: Harnessing Data for Smarter Industrial Operations
Predictive maintenance, a strategy revolutionizing industrial operations, hinges on the power of data to foresee machinery malfunctions before they occur. Imagine a scenario where your washing machine company calls to preemptively fix a pump on the brink of failure, saving
Why You Need a Time Series Database for Predictive Maintenance
In the industrial sector, unplanned downtime can lead to significant financial losses. Predictive maintenance offers a solution to this problem by identifying potential issues before they cause disruptions. One crucial component of an effective predictive maintenance system is a time series
Elevating Predictive Maintenance: The Transformative Impact of IIoT
In the bustling arena of the industrial landscape, the repercussions of unplanned downtime resonate deeply. According to a study by Aberdeen Research, unplanned downtime can cost a company as much as $260,000 an hour. Such challenges have been a persistent
Is predictive maintenance at a dead end?
Predictive maintenance has become a standard phrase in the equipment business and it is taking hold with OEMs. However, maintenance teams are not seeing much use for it. For them, “predictive maintenance is like chasing one’s own tail” – a
How to achieve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) using Real-time Maintenance (RtM)
What if your production equipment was always available as planned? What if your cycle time was never compromised because of a damaged machine? What if your production equipment self-detected and alerted you of quality defects? Applying Real-time Maintenance (RtM) technologies to your production
A Plant Asset Management Strategy Must Reflect the Next Normal Situation
The COVID-19 outbreak has accelerated a digital transformation (DX) in the manufacturing industry, notably in the area of enterprise asset management. With the emergence of Industry 4.0, maintenance has stepped out of the shadows. Organizations are accessing the newest technology
Pace-up with Your Fleets Through IoT Technology
The Internet of Things (IoT) is introducing automation to boost the productivity of every industry. The technology plays an important role by connecting the fleet assets with suitable applications to make the operations safer, greener, and cost-effective especially in the