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OPTIMIZING PRODUCTION AND INCREASING EFFICIENCY AT BAUER KOMPRESSOREN

Optimising Production and Increasing Efficiency at BAUER KOMPRESSOREN

Bauer Kompressoren is the local subsidiary of Bauer Kompressoren GmbH, the world’s leading manufacturer of medium and high pressure compressors up to 500 bar. The Bauer Group is recognised for its innovations in the field of com-pressors, offering solutions for a wide range of industries such as industrial, me-dical, defence, and civil protection. The Romanian plant plays a crucial role in the global Bauer network, contributing significantly to the production and distribution of compressor solutions worldwide.

Initial challenges

Lack of real-time data.

Manual data collection.

Lack of accurate information on the performance of machines and operators.

The deployed solution

KFactory® has implemented its platform to address these challenges through two main components: KFactory® Core, IoT Integration: this component connects factory floor equipment and sensors for automated and accurate real-time data collection. It enables continuous monitoring of each machine’s performance, production orders, and operators, ensuring automatic calculation of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).

KFactory Analytics: An advanced analytics portal that provides detailed visualisations and reports
on production processes, using advanced algorithms to facilitate data interpretation. Interactive dashboards enable in-depth analysis and data-driven decision-making.

The benefits

Increased performance and productivity: Process automation has significantly improved operational efficiency, maximizing output without increasing resource consumption.

Enhanced data quality: Automated collection eliminated human error and provided a solid basis for strategic analysis.

Improved collaboration: Easy access to data and reports enabled effective collaboration across departments, supporting more informed decision-making.

Better collaboration: Easy access to data and reports enabled effective collaboration across departments, supporting more informed decision-making.

Traceability and compliance: Digitization of processes improved product traceability and compliance with safety and quality regulations.

Flexibility and adaptability: The solution has given the company the ability to adapt quickly to changes in the market, reducing reaction times and customizing production according to customer requirements.

Results in numbers:

Daily users:

+40

Estimated ROI in first 24 months:

100%

Sorin Poteraș

“Working with the KFactory® team has been exemplary, from the speed of project implementation to the ongoing technical support we have received. The operators easily adopted the system due to its simplicity in use and the minimal interaction required, on average, a maximum of 2-3 minutes per shift. The accuracy of the data and the clear way in which the in-formation is displayed helped us to make quick and informed decisions, always having the Pareto analysis at hand to prioritize actions. At the same time, we were able to gain a better understanding of the busi-ness, maintaining a continuous fo-cus on process improvement and cost efficiencies. We are expecting a 100% ROI in the first two years due to cost savings and increased efficiency”

Next steps

For the future, Bauer Kompressoren plans to expand the monitoring and digitization of the process on a new production line, starting in January 2025. This step will allow the company to further optimize performance and maintain a competitive advantage in the market.

Another objective would be to optimize production process by deploying KFactory® solutions based on artificial intelligence to analyze production trends and patterns, which will enable new opportunities to optimize resources and workflows, with the aim of increasing overall performance and reducing operational costs on the long term.

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OPTIMIZING PRODUCTION AND INCREASING EFFICIENCY AT BAUER KOMPRESSOREN