Solution Examples
Podcast Episodes
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.
Innovation through collaboration: This is mechanical and plant engineering today
The episode offers a deep dive into how these three companies are uniquely collaborating in the field of IoT. Our guests share their collective visions of how they use IoT to create value for their customers and discuss the impact of the EU Data Act on their businesses. Some highlights of the episode: An in-depth discussion on business models, organization and how IoT impacts the value chain Insights into specific use cases and how they add value for customers Considerations for customer centricity and IT solutions that fit the described use cases Insights into EquipmentCloud®, a cloud-based service platform with integrated knowledge database A discussion about their vision and meaning of their collaboration An analysis of the EU Data Act and its implications Finally, the guests share their thoughts on the future of IoT, monetization and business models for OEMs and what developments they expect to see in the coming years. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone working at or interested in the IoT, mechanical engineering and software development.
