Digital Manufacturing & Predictive Maintenance
Diving Into Digital Manufacturing and Predictive Maintenance
As business operations and technologies evolve, the implementation of cutting-edge solutions on the factory floor is essential. However, to ensure effective Digital Transformation for Industry 4.0, connecting processes and systems is critical. Two key areas that work together to provide value are Digital Manufacturing and Predictive Maintenance.
It is common to experience manufacturing challenges and disconnected operations when relying on paper-based or outdated manual processes. Digital Manufacturing and Predictive Maintenance solutions provide revolutionary techniques that can help companies properly manage the visibility of end-to-end production operations. With this powerful duo, there is a high potential for organizations to enable consistent communication, drive proactive decisions, enhance efficiency and evaluate data for long-term, sustainable growth.
Challenges with Your Current Approach
Without the latest technological innovations in place, companies encounter significant challenges that can greatly impact operations, time-to-market and profitability. One of the biggest challenges is unexpected equipment failures, which can cause expensive downtime, production delays and increased costs. Additionally, companies may also struggle with a lack of resources or understanding of the tools used or available, leading to excessive and unnecessary maintenance.
Digital Manufacturing and Predictive Maintenance tools help improve these problem areas through the ability to foresee issues, identify inefficiencies and manage cost control. By implementing these solutions, companies no longer have to worry about missed opportunities and can take the next step toward high-quality production.
Pairing Digital Manufacturing with Predictive Maintenance
To remain competitive, modern manufacturing facilities must consider integrating Digital Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), Asset Management and Plant Maintenance solutions. Complete operational excellence can be realized through the following solution benefits:
Data Sharing
- Access real-time production, equipment and performance data for enhanced team communication regarding equipment status and potential disruptions
- Make immediate adjustments based on production needs and equipment conditions
Increased Efficiency
- Ensure that equipment is in prime condition for production to run smoothly through integrations
- Identify bottlenecks before they occur to reduce equipment failure
Reduced Costs
- Plan and schedule maintenance tasks outside of normal production hours
- Strengthen asset longevity by ensuring equipment is well-maintained
Enhanced Asset Utilization
- Receive insights into production capacity and demands
- Ensure assets are available when needed for improved asset utilization
Improved Quality & Compliance
- Verify that equipment meets regulatory and quality standards for reduced risk
- Monitor systems to make accurate corrections, offering consistent product quality
Safety and Risk Management
- Determine safety risks associated with mature or malfunctioning equipment
- Minimize the chance of accidents
Enhanced Decision-Making
- Consolidate production, operation and equipment health data to have end-to-end floor visibility
- Establish current and future strategies based on comprehensive insights
Supply Chain Optimization
- View production capabilities and equipment availability
- Optimize supply chain practices by ensuring equipment is fully available and operational
Flexibility & Scalability
- Quickly adapt to changing market demands
- Scale solutions to grow business and ensure that production and maintenance evolve together
Engineering’s Expertise
Engineering Industries eXcellence is a leading expert in Digital Manufacturing and Predictive Maintenance, with a team of experienced consultants and software engineers who specialize in implementing advanced Plant Maintenance, Asset Management, Discrete Manufacturing and Process Manufacturing solutions for organizations across industrial sectors worldwide. Leveraging cross-industry expertise, Machine Learning and AI techniques, our solutions help businesses properly manage visibility of production operations while ensuring the right tools are in place to measure maintenance needs. Our team of Industry 4.0 experts provides support at every stage of your digital transformation journey, delivering measurable results and tailoring to the specific needs of your industrial organization.
