Boosting Factory Performance with AI-Powered Analytics for T-1 Automotive Supplier
A Tier 1 automotive supplier lacked real-time equipment monitoring and relied on manual reporting, with inconsistent quality and limited traceability. iMEX added monitoring, preventive maintenance, digital quality assurance and traceability.
- Client
- Global Tier 1 automotive supplier
- Industry
- Automotive
- Solution
- ITHENA iMEX Smart Manufacturing
- Scope
- Performance monitoring, preventive maintenance, digital quality assurance, traceability
- Headline result
- 26% less energy consumption
Three numbers the plant moved.
Results after iMEX went live on the client's lines.
Boost in equipment performance
Real-time monitoring and preventive maintenance improved how equipment performed.
Rise in production quality
Digital quality checks made output more consistent.
Reduction in energy consumption
Energy data exposed waste and supported sustainability targets.
Meet the organization and understand the context behind the transformation.
A global leader in mobility technology and automotive supply, known for their innovative approach to design,engineering and manufacturing. To address challenges like limited real-time monitoring, manual data reporting, and inconsistent quality control, they partnered with ITHENA. By implementing the iMEX Smart Manufacturing solution, the company achieved enhanced operational efficiency, improved equipment performance, and greater traceability throughout the production cycle, all while boosting sustainability efforts and ensuring top-tier product quality.
iMEX provided us with real-time insights into production, reducing downtime and improving machine efficiency. The AI-driven maintenance and traceability system streamlined operations, helping us maintain consistent quality and reduce energy consumption. This solution has had a significant impact on our productivity and profitability.
Vice President, Manufacturing Operations
Quality and energy left to chance.
Monitoring and reporting were manual, and quality and traceability were inconsistent.
- Lack of real-time equipment monitoring
- Manual data collection and reporting
- Limited visibility into production performance
- Limited traceability of materials, products, and scrap produced
- Inconsistent quality control
- Sustainability concerns
How ITHENA closed the gaps.
ITHENA deployed iMEX, Smart Manufacturing solution.
Performance Monitoring
Implemented persona-based dashboards to monitor OEE, identify bottlenecks, and analyze machine health and downtime in real time
Preventive Maintenance
Utilized an AI/ML-powered solution to automate data collection and schedule maintenance
Digital Quality Assurance
Provided digital insights into product quality, ensuring consistent results and minimizing scrap waste
Traceability System
Deployed system to track materials and products, throughout the production cycle, improving transparency and accountability
Quality, energy and traceability in one view.
An illustrative iMEX view: weld cells and presses monitored live, with scrap traced back to its cause.