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Benteler Automobiltechnik automates plants & processes

Applicable Industries

Automotive

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing

Services

System Integration

The Customer

Benteler Automotive

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About The Customer

Benteler International AG is a Management Holding Company, coordinating legally independent, internationally active business divisions Automotive, Steel Pipes and Distribution. Benteler was founded in 1876.

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The Challenge

Benteler Automotive is looking for a solution that can solve the following situations: - Operation of 70 plants in 29 countries with worldwide reliance on components - Identify a seamless way to connect people, process, data and things to expedite the production process

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The Solution

- Cisco’s Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) and ruggedized routers and switches provide a robust foundation to power production - Benteler works with Cisco Partners Nemetris and CANCOM DIAS to connect tools, parts and belts in each factory to each other and to a central location - End-to-end solution developed through applications supported by fog computing and cloud, integrated hardware and software components

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Data Collected

Connectivity Status, Operation Performance, Power Output, Production Efficiency

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Operational Impact

[Efficiency Improvement - Production]
Connected every aspect of the factory together to Realize better production, Create changeovers, Establish operational efficiencies

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