Benedikt Sturm

Traceability in practice – using the example of conveyor belt components

In this episode of the IoT Use Case Podcast, Benedikt from Optalio and Thomas from GURTEC discuss their collaboration on optimizing production processes through advanced data analysis and artificial intelligence. Optalio, a German SaaS provider, specializes in PLM and AI-based production optimization and supports companies in the manufacturing industry. GURTEC, a 55-year-old German company, is part of the NEPEAN Group and manufactures conveyor belt rollers. The episode sheds light on how GURTEC is mastering the challenges of digital transformation. This involves undergoing a transformation in which analog processes are replaced by digital solutions. This covers various areas of the company, from production to personnel management. Optalio’s Production.Suite is used for this, which uses data analytics and machine learning to improve the production process and make manufacturing processes more efficient. Complex production challenges: Production at GURTEC is characterized by a high level of complexity due to different product types, colour changes and customer requirements. Production.Suite helps to manage this complexity and create more efficient production plans. In this podcast episode, we learn how the family business with 50 years of tradition has experienced strong growth and how it is mastering its digitalization strategy and the worldwide deliveries of over 50 million rolls.