Smart, Connected Machines for Modern Manufacturing

Customer: Föhrenbach Application Tooling
Solution: Reniway Edge

The challenge

Föhrenbach, known for their precision linear positioning systems and high-quality machines, wanted to stay ahead in the competitive machine-building market. Their clients increasingly demanded smart and connected solutions, capable of providing real-time data and integrating seamlessly with existing IT systems. However, traditional machine interfaces lacked the connectivity required to deliver these advanced capabilities, limiting Föhrenbach’s ability to meet new market expectations.

The challenge

Föhrenbach, known for their precision linear positioning systems and high-quality CNC machines, wanted to stay ahead in the competitive machine-building market. Their clients increasingly demanded smart and connected solutions, capable of providing real-time data and integrating seamlessly with existing IT systems. However, traditional machine interfaces lacked the connectivity required to deliver these advanced capabilities, limiting Föhrenbach’s ability to meet new market expectations.

The goal

The goal for Foehrenbach was to equip their machines with a smart, connected interface, allowing them to:

Deliver machines that could provide real-time data insights.
Integrate seamlessly with clients’ MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and other IT systems.
Enable predictive maintenance and remote diagnostics for their customers.
Enhance overall machine performance through data-driven decision-making.

The goal

The goal for Foehrenbach was to equip their machines with a smart, connected interface, allowing them to:

Deliver machines that could provide real-time data insights.
Integrate seamlessly with clients’ MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and other IT systems.
Enable predictive maintenance and remote diagnostics for their customers.
Enhance overall machine performance through data-driven decision-making.

The solution

Reniver collaborated with Föhrenbach to integrate the Reniway Edge platform into their new machines. This involved installing the Reniway IPC, which allowed data collection from multiple machines on a single network. Using open standards like OPC Unified Architecture, the solution ensured compatibility with various industrial systems.

The new smart interface enabled real-time monitoring of key metrics such as Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), condition monitoring, and energy use. Additionally, features like remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance were implemented, allowing Föhrenbach to offer more efficient after-sales support and streamline machine maintenance.

The solution

The effect

By implementing the Reniway Edge platform, Föhrenbach achieved their objectives and more:

Enhanced Machine Offering: The addition of smart interfaces transformed Föhrenbach’s machines into fully connected, data-driven tools, setting them apart from competitors.
Seamless Integration: The use of open standards allows Föhrenbach’s machines to fit effortlessly into clients’ existing IT environments, facilitating quicker and more efficient setups.
Improved Customer Experience: With remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance capabilities, Föhrenbach can provide faster support, minimizing machine downtime and ensuring higher customer satisfaction.
Data-Driven Innovation: The availability of real-time data empowers Föhrenbach’s R&D team to continuously improve machine designs based on actual usage patterns and performance data.

The effect

By implementing the Reniway Edge platform, Föhrenbach achieved their objectives and more:

Enhanced Machine Offering: The addition of smart interfaces transformed Föhrenbach’s machines into fully connected, data-driven tools, setting them apart from competitors.
Seamless Integration: The use of open standards allows Föhrenbach’s machines to fit effortlessly into clients’ existing IT environments, facilitating quicker and more efficient setups.
Improved Customer Experience: With remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance capabilities, Föhrenbach can provide faster support, minimizing machine downtime and ensuring higher customer satisfaction.
Data-Driven Innovation: The availability of real-time data empowers Föhrenbach’s R&D team to continuously improve machine designs based on actual usage patterns and performance data.