One of the best ways to learn about Industry 4.0 is to see it in action. We've worked with our partners to cultivate a list of use cases that highlight some of the incredible things Industry 4.0 can accomplish. On this page you'll find how companies just like yours are growing their businesses with Industry 4.0 technologies.
Working with an IIoT solutions provider, a company has implemented web-based, responsive sales configuration tools for its products and applications. Using the technology, the company has established a global, central configuration platform from which they can build front-end configurators for local sales units in multiple countries. Key benefits of the project included increased productivity, increased sales due to an accelerated quoting process, reduced printing costs, increased customer self-service and improved technology management. Overall, the company achieved a return on investment of more than 75%.
Access Use CaseA manufacturer has implemented Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)-based, real-time factory floor analytics to overcome an overwhelming amount of data. Using IIoT, the manufacturer was able to obtain data from systems and industrial sensors to provide new business insights and improve production performance. The company also saw improved work order lead times, significantly increased production output and reduced energy usage resulting in significant cost savings. Before the IIoT transformation, the company spent a lot of time analyzing and combining reports to understand what impacted metrics. Now, they plug their data sources into their IIoT solution and can automate analysis to understand where their opportunities are. For the company, transparency of information was important. They now have real-time information to make decisions quickly and accurately, and are providing the same information to people across the business, so that they can make informed decisions, too.
Access Use CaseAn automobile manufacturer used cybersecurity technology to protect its complex security landscape. With a limited staff to quickly detect security vulnerabilities, and prioritize and resolve threats, they needed an advanced security system. They applied a centralized control management software that unified security management across endpoints, networks, data, and compliance solutions allowing them to get actionable security intelligence and a timely understanding of security risks by collecting and analyzing relevant events, user information, and system information.
Access Use CaseA service provider used cyber security technology to offer security expertise to a wide audience. The provider sought to develop a security operations center (SOC) that provides affordable, scalable, expert security information and event management (SIEM) solutions to businesses of all sizes, so they selected a modular architecture that provided accurate results showing security incidents that need action. With this, they could deliver more expert service at a lower cost.
Access Use CaseA cyber security service utilized inventory management to detect risks and secure customer data across its web service. They have a large web presence and a large inventory, so they needed an effective system. They implemented a network security system that monitored and managed incoming and outgoing network traffic while also increasing insight into data traveling in and out of their network. This approach allowed them to protect their system and perform properly.
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