Voestalpine is a globally recognized steel manufacturing company

Overview

Voestalpine is a globally leading steel and technology group with a unique combination of materials and processing expertise.

Tag

#Manufacturing, #Steel Manufacturing

Industry Type

Manufacturing

Business

B2B

Region

India

Project
Overview

Voestalpine is a globally recognized steel manufacturing company that provides high-quality steel products for industries such as automotive, railway, aerospace, and energy. Operating multiple manufacturing plants worldwide, Voestalpine focuses on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability to maintain its competitive edge in the industry. To enhance the reliability and longevity of its machinery, the company sought a solution for preventive maintenance.

Problem Statement

Unplanned machinery breakdowns, leading to production delays and increased operational costs.

Lack of a structured maintenance tracking system, resulting in reactive rather than proactive servicing.

Poor visibility into the performance and health of machines across multiple manufacturing plants.

High maintenance costs due to unexpected failures and emergency repairs & Inefficient allocation of maintenance resources, leading to underutilization or overuse of critical equipment.

No centralized system to monitor machine efficiency, lifespan, and overall performance

Objective

Reduced Downtime: The proactive maintenance approach minimized unplanned breakdowns, ensuring continuous production and improved efficiency.

Enhanced Machine Lifespan: Regular, data-driven maintenance extended the operational life of machines, reducing the need for frequent replacements.

Optimized Maintenance Scheduling: Automated scheduling reduced manual effort and improved resource utilization, leading to cost savings

Improved Cost Efficiency: Reduced emergency repairs and extended machine lifespan contributed to lower overall maintenance costs.

Increased Production Efficiency: Machines operating at optimal performance levels led to higher productivity and reduced cycle times

Better Decision-Making: Real-time dashboards provided management with actionable insights, allowing for strategic planning and resource allocation

Research
& Study

The IoT-Based Preventive Maintenance System enables Voestalpine to achieve predictive maintenance precision, cost-efficient operations, and extended machine life for its steel cutting machines. By integrating Kepware for industrial connectivity and ThingWorx for IoT analytics, the architecture ensures seamless monitoring, proactive issue detection, and intelligent maintenance execution, transforming the steel manufacturing process for enhanced reliability and efficiency. 

Solution

IoT-Based Preventive Maintenance System: Implemented an IoT-driven system that collects real-time data from machinery sensors to predict potential failures before they occur.

Cost Reduction through Predictive Analytics: Leveraged predictive analytics to reduce emergency repairs and operational costs by anticipating potential breakdowns before they happen.

Custom Dashboards for Performance Monitoring: Developed interactive dashboards for different roles, including maintenance managers, engineers, and plant supervisors, to monitor machine health, efficiency, and lifespan.

Automated Maintenance Scheduling: Created a system that schedules maintenance activities based on real-time data, usage patterns, and historical performance, reducing unplanned downtimes.

Machine Life Cycle Optimization: Analyzed machine wear and tear data to determine optimal maintenance intervals, extending the lifespan of machinery and improving overall plant efficiency

Centralized Data Management: Integrated a cloud-based data storage system to track machine performance trends across multiple locations, enabling data-driven decision-making.

System

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