OPTIMIZING
PRODUCTION
AND INCREASING
EFFICIENCY
AT BAUER
KOMPRESSOREN
Case study
Initial challenges
■
Lack of real-time data.
■
Manual data collection.
■
Lack
of
accurate
informa-
tion on the performance of
machines
and
operators.
The
deployed
solution
The KFactory® platform has been
implemented 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 continu-
ous monitoring of each machine’s
performance, production orders,
and
operators,
ensuring
auto-
matic calculation of OEE (Overall
Equipment Effectiveness).
KFactory® Analytics: An advanced
analytics portal that provides de-
tailed 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 automa-
tion has significantly improved
operational efficiency, maxi-
mizing output without increas-
ing resource consumption.
■
Improved
data
quality:
Automated collection elimi-
nated human error and pro-
vided a solid basis for strategic
analysis.
■
Improved collaboration: Easy
access to data and reports
enabled
effective
collabo-
ration
across
departments,
supporting
more
informed
decision-making.
■
Traceability and compliance:
Digitization of processes im-
proved product traceability and
compliance with safety and
quality regulations.
■
Flexibility and adaptability: The
solution has given the company
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.
2 I KFactory®
OPTIMIZING PRODUCTION
AND INCREASING
EFFICIENCY AT BAUER
KOMPRESSOREN
Sorin Poteraș, General Manager
Bauer Kompressoren
the ability to adapt quickly to
changes in the market, reduc-
ing reaction times and custom-
izing production according to
customer requirements.
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“Working with the KFactory® team
has been exemplary, from the
speed of project implementation
to the ongoing technical support
we have received. The system was
easily adopted by the operators
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”, Sorin Poteraș, General
Manager
Bauer
Kompressoren.
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 com-
pany to further optimize perfor-
mance and maintain a competitive
advantage in the market.
Another objective would be to op-
timize production process by de-
ploying KFactory® solutions based
on artificial intelligence to analyze
production trends and patterns,
which will enable new opportunities
to optimize resources and work-
flows, with the aim of increasing
overall performance and reducing
operational costs on the long term.
+ 40
Daily
users
+ 100%
Estimated
ROI in first
24 months
Results in numbers:
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