Empowering manufacturers for digital transformation: Leveraging Opcenter for enhanced efficiency and productivity
Introduction
Welcome to our video spotlight on the future of manufacturing. In this presentation, Tobias Lange, Senior Vice President of Opcenter business, takes you on an inspiring journey to explore how we are transforming operations with our cutting-edge portfolio.
In today’s dynamic industry, where efficiency and sustainability go hand in hand, Tobias will share the success stories, the innovations, and strategic solutions that are enabling our customers to thrive in a competitive, ever-evolving market.
A glimpse into real-world impact
Imagine a company that not only produces natural fibers but also leads the way in sustainability. Supernova is that company. With their patented technology for building natural fibers in an environmentally friendly manner, they were searching for a holistic solution to mitigate environmental impacts such as excessive water usage and high CO₂ emissions.
By leveraging our comprehensive approach—including Opcenter for operations management, simulation and engineering software, and an advanced automation portfolio—Supernova achieved an astounding 98% reduction in water consumption and reduced their carbon footprint by 70%. This remarkable achievement exemplifies the tangible value we bring to our customers.
Exploring the four key themes
In the video, Tobias delves into four primary themes that are revolutionizing manufacturing:
Digital Thread and Smart Manufacturing
Our software is not merely a standalone application; it is deeply interwoven into the fabric of your digital enterprise. Tobias explains how we build end-to-end quality management systems spanning from initial design through planning, execution, and even feedback loops that enhance subsequent design processes. Through robust integrations with tools like the Insights Hub, our solutions deliver data-driven transparency and actionable insights that continuously drive improvement on the shop floor.
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction
Managing complex manufacturing software doesn’t have to be financially burdensome. Tobias shares how our Opcenter solutions reduce the overall TCO by optimizing the hardware footprint (reducing database and application sizes by 40%), integrating open source support through PostgreSQL, and deploying an observability suite with open telemetry. Faster transactional capabilities and containerized, Kubernetes-friendly deployments further enable you to do more with less—maximizing performance while minimizing costs.
Innovations in Artificial Intelligence
In today’s digital age, artificial intelligence isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a real enabler of operational excellence. Tobias highlights how AI is tailored to solve specific manufacturing challenges, such as automating the creation of production recipes for pharmaceutical customers. By reducing the time to generate executable shop floor recipes by up to 90%, our AI-driven processes free up valuable resources. Additionally, integrated analytics provide powerful insights by channeling sensor data into the Insights Hub, ensuring your operations are always one step ahead.
Adaptability with a Low-Code approach
Flexibility is key to success in modern manufacturing environments. Through our native integration with Mendix, we empower customers to extend and adapt their Opcenter solutions using low-code, no-code tools. This persona-based, industry-specific approach allows for a customized experience that seamlessly connects with ERP, PLM, and other systems. The result is an adaptable platform that evolves with your processes and meets the unique needs of diverse industries—from pharma and aerospace to semiconductor manufacturing.
Pioneering the journey to the cloud
The video also introduces Opcenter X, our SaaS-based solution that brings the entire Opcenter portfolio to the cloud. With Opcenter X, customers who once hesitated to invest in MES systems due to resource constraints can now experience a fully managed, highly scalable solution. Whether you operate a small CNC manufacturing shop or a large, vertically integrated production facility, Opcenter X offers the flexibility of cloud, on-premises, or virtual private cloud deployments. This solution not only simplifies the technological and operational burdens but also accelerates your leap into the future—empowering you with the right tools for smart, agile manufacturing.
Join us on this journey
In this video, Tobias Lange paints a comprehensive picture of how our integrated solutions are reshaping manufacturing. By driving down environmental impacts, reducing costs, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, and enabling flexible, low-code customizations, our Opcenter portfolio is setting new benchmarks in operational excellence.
We invite you to watch the video and discover how embracing these innovative solutions can transform your manufacturing processes. Join us as we guide you through each transformative theme and show you the roadmap to a more sustainable, efficient, and digitally connected future.
Experience the future of manufacturing and see how Opcenter is at the heart of this evolution. Enjoy the video!
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