Enhancing Manufacturing with IIoT
In today’s manufacturing landscape, the ability to leverage data effectively has become a cornerstone of operational success. For CDE Group, a global leader in wet processing equipment, embracing this shift was essential to optimise processes, scale operations, and deliver sustainability benefits. In partnership with CAD-IT and powered by Siemens Insights Hub, CDE embarked on a transformative journey, setting new benchmarks for what’s possible in digital manufacturing.
Understanding the Challenge: Connecting Global Operations
CDE recognised that as their operations expanded globally, their approach to managing equipment performance needed a fundamental shift. With plants spanning industries such as virgin quarrying and materials recycling, the challenge was clear:
- Connect assets across multiple locations
- Standardise processes for scalability
- Extract meaningful insights from complex data
To achieve this, they required an Industrial IoT (IIoT) solution that could scale rapidly while delivering actionable insights into equipment and process efficiency.
Enabling Scalable IIoT Adoption
Partnering with Siemens and CAD-IT, CDE implemented Insights Hub to connect their global operations. The transformation began with just two connected assets, allowing CDE to test and refine their approach. With CAD-IT’s expertise in IIoT deployment and process optimisation, this pilot quickly evolved into a global rollout.
Within 18 months, CDE scaled their network to over 80 connected plants worldwide, each seamlessly integrated into their IoT platform. CAD-IT’s role was instrumental in standardising the integration process, enabling CDE to replicate success across diverse locations with minimal downtime.
From Data to Actionable Insights
While connecting assets was a crucial first step, the true value lay in transforming raw data into insights that could drive decision-making. With Insights Hub in place, CDE was able to:
- Monitor real-time metrics such as energy usage, water consumption, and chemical processes
- Identify inefficiencies and optimise plant performance
- Support sustainability initiatives by reducing waste and resource usage
The ability to access consistent, actionable data empowered CDE to achieve both operational and environmental goals. With Siemens and CAD-IT’s support, they embedded these insights into daily operations, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making.
The Role of CAD-IT: Your Partner in Digital Transformation
As a trusted Siemens partner, CAD-IT played a critical role in helping CDE navigate their digital transformation journey. From initial implementation to global scaling, CAD-IT ensured that CDE could unlock the full potential of Siemens Insights Hub, delivering measurable results across their operations.
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