Since 1992, I have been integrating machinery, sensor technology, and control systems with traditional IT. Most CIO roles end at the factory gate. Mine is just getting started there.
Vertical and horizontal integration
By integrating OT systems—such as sensors, actuators, and machines—with IT, production processes can be monitored and optimized in real time—the foundation for Industry 4.0 and data-driven control.
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Integration of production facilities, sensor technology, IIoT platforms, and traditional IT systems into secure, scalable architectures.
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A seamless data flow from the machine through the MES to the ERP, without any data discontinuities or manual transfers.
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Predictive maintenance based on sensor and control data. Failures are detected before they bring operations to a halt.
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Segment and harden production networks without compromising availability. Security as part of system availability.
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Clean, consistent machine data is essential for any analysis or AI application. Quality begins at the sensor, not in the report.
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Applied proven models to other product lines and plants, both nationally and internationally, all the way to China.
Procedure
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3 · ongoing
Documents
Predictive maintenance on valves; no unplanned production stoppages in the first year.
Production 790 MA · Germany/China
Wear-related scrap is virtually eliminated through closed-loop control.
Manufaktur 390 MA
Profitable custom manufacturing, from a web-based configurator all the way to a CNC waterjet machine.