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Machining & Fabrication

The core of industrial value creation: machining, injection molding, extrusion, pressing, and other forming processes. IoT provides real-time visibility into machine condition, process parameters, and causes of scrap – the basis for predictive maintenance and process optimization.

Real-world solution examples: Machining & Fabrication

Modern CNC machine tool with a Siemens controller whose OPC UA data is read out via Prosys OPC UA Forge

Integrate CNC data via OPC UA without system redesign

03.07.2026Read more →

Power hacksaw with a coolant tank and level sensor, connected to the moneo platform via the io-key cellular gateway from ifm

Monitor coolant and automate level checks

17.04.2026Read more →

Blown film extrusion line in a plastics plant whose machine data is captured via the ENLYZE Manufacturing Data Platform

Reducing scrap and CO2 in extrusion lines with machine data

05.02.2026Read more →

CNC production at Gebr. Becker with several machine tools whose signals go to the MES via FabEagle Connect

Interface connection for CNC machines in live operation

03.02.2026Read more →

Adhesive tape runs over the rollers of a coating line whose process data is analyzed in the ENLYZE app

Reducing complaints in adhesive tape production through process data analysis

19.01.2026Read more →

Machining tool with hydraulic peripherals whose idle running is automatically detected and switched off via the HUB-EN200 from in.hub

Automatic standby management in machining

19.12.2025Read more →

Plastic injection molding machine in a packaging plant, temperature and cycle times captured via the HUB-EN200 from in.hub

Energy efficiency in plastic injection moulding – 11% lower energy consumption per part

25.11.2025Read more →

Highly specialized PCB production at KSG with control technology, connected via the autinityDAP platform from Schaeffler Digital Solutions

IT/OT integration for a unified data foundation – using PCB manufacturing as an example

04.11.2025Read more →

PET blow molding machine of a beverage manufacturer with an externally mounted ZentNode adapter from Perinet for MES connection without modification

PET blow molder becomes IoT-enabled – retrofit without machine rebuild

26.08.2025Read more →

Lightweight passenger aircraft in flight with overlaid icons, connected via the data platform Cybus Connectware

Scalable data platforms for complex materials: achieving data-driven manufacturing in lightweight construction

21.07.2025Read more →

Spindle of a Benzinger turning and milling machine connected to the moneo Cloud for condition monitoring via ifm IO-Link sensors

Optimised precision through the ifm moneo Cloud and IO-Link technology

01.04.2025Read more →

Shashin Kagaku SZ-6000 ceramic 3D printer with a multi-axis motion-control architecture, networked via CC-Link IE TSN

Additive manufacturing becomes economical through CC-Link IE TSN

19.12.2024Read more →

Rotary indexing machine in special machine building with spindle sensors, monitored via BLUE-ZONE software

Detecting anomalies for improved machine availability

15.10.2024Read more →

Servo press at the Automotive Center Südwestfalen, monitored with the ifm SmartStamp press software

Transparent pressing process – benefits of stroke monitoring for development and series production

26.09.2024Read more →

Material distribution system in WAGO's housing production with vacuum pumps and filters, monitored via pressure sensors and the WAGO I/O System

Determining the optimal maintenance time – predictive filter monitoring of a material distribution system

31.07.2024Read more →

Worker operating a machine tool with retrofitted sensors, connected to the in.hub IIoT platform

Increased efficiency through data-based machine monitoring

27.05.2024Read more →

Machine tools at an auto parts manufacturer with retrofitted sensors, connected via the DATAEAGLE gateway from Schildknecht

Condition monitoring of machine tools with retrofit sensors

14.12.2023Read more →

Storopack blown film extrusion line in shift operation, whose real-time production data is evaluated via the ENLYZE analytics app

Production and OEE management in extrusion with real-time information and analysis app

28.11.2023Read more →

Injection molding of plastic closures at Bergi-Plast, process-monitored with the MONITORING.SUITE from Optalio

Data-based production optimisation in injection moulding production

21.11.2023Read more →

Milling machine at the Bosch Rexroth plant in Lohr with a connected, toolbox-sized Transparency Toolkit from ITK for data acquisition

ITK Transparency-Toolkit in action: determining OEE at the Bosch Rexroth plant

13.07.2023Read more →

Hot press for brake pad production at FRIMA, connected via IO-Link to the cellular gateway io-key from autosen

Innovative IoT retrofit in the manufacturing industry

12.07.2023Read more →

Connected production line from Rosendahl Nextrom for cable and battery manufacturing with OPC UA data communication

Data communication with OPC UA in mechanical engineering

11.07.2023Read more →

Automotive production at Groupe Renault with welding robots on the assembly line, connected via the OPC UA standard from the OPC Foundation

Digital transformation at Groupe Renault

07.03.2023Read more →

End-of-line testing in Miele's washing machine production, whose machines are connected via the OPC UA standard from the OPC Foundation

Miele digitises washing machine production with OPC UA

18.01.2023Read more →

Copper production plant of Aurubis at the Olen site, its critical parameters monitored via the IoT platform from azeti

Monitoring of critical plant parameters in copper production

26.07.2022Read more →

Shopfloor at ZARGES with a live dashboard from the Peakboard visualization software

Dashboard live data on the shop floor: robots optimally utilised

26.04.2022Read more →

CNC milling machine machining a large metal part, monitored on process data with software from Siemens

Data-driven optimisation and seamless monitoring of milling processes

25.04.2022Read more →

Analytics dashboard of gearbox production at Schaeffler on a screen, analyzed with autinityVC software

Monitor manufacturing in real time and reduce scrap

16.02.2022Read more →

Industrial robot between an injection molding machine and post-processing, connected via Single Pair Ethernet technology from Harting

Partnership on the shop floor for outsourced services in robotics

07.12.2021Read more →

On the growth path with pay-per-part

19.04.2021Read more →

Laser cutting machine from TRUMPF cutting with flying sparks in a production hall

High demand requires additional production capacity

15.04.2021Read more →

Large universal CNC machine tool from GROB in a bright production hall, monitored via the GROB-NET4Industry platform

Less downtime and more transparency in production

04.02.2021Read more →

Blue industrial production line in JUMO's sensor manufacturing, optimized by the AI platform from Device Insight

Intelligent automation with AI and IoT increases revenue

04.02.2021Read more →

Metal stamping press in a production hall with retrofitted condition monitoring sensors from Balluff

Sensor-based monitoring of punching machines

14.11.2020Read more →

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