MindSphere has transformed processes, increased product quality stability, and lowered costs. HBIS Group Co., Ltd (HBIS), one of the world’s largest steelmakers, focuses on supplying the most valuable steel material and service solutions to different industries, with the goal of being the most competitive steel enterprise. HBIS’ factory asset and device process data were stuck in various silos, much like other steel firms using conventional production methods. Data on the status of rolling mills in real-time was isolated in programmable logic controllers (PLCs). The quality system kept track of plate thickness variations.
Challenges:
- Achieve production transparency
- Adjust and optimize production in real-time
- Reduce unplanned downtime of key assets
- Stabilize quality of rolled steel
- Implement effective energy-saving measures
Key to Success:
- Implement MindSphere industrial IoT as a service solution
- Easily connect assets and processes to the IoT
- Use IoT data insights to optimize operations and monitor asset health
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