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Partnering December, 2016
Schaeffler Partners with IBM to Create Cloud-Based Platform
By Gerhard Baum, Chief Digital Officer, Schaeffler and Juergen Henn, Executive Partner, IBM Global Business Services T
he migration of data from iso- lated networks to the cloud is completely changing the way
businesses operate and gather infor- mation about their products and cus- tomers. With recent advances made in
the areas of big data and analytics, and in pure computing power, com- panies can now gather and leverage massive amounts of data, and enjoy unparalleled access to that informa- tion on a global scale. As part of its broad “Mobility For
Tomorrow” strategy, Schaeffler, an automotive and industrial supplier, has partnered with IBM to create the Schaeffler Cloud, a digital platform for processing large amounts of data. The company expects that the cloud will provide enough valuable
insights to improve its operations significantly.
Digital Ecosystem IBM is providing the technology
and acting as a consultant in the de- velopment of a digital ecosystem to support Schaeffler in the integration of its mechatronic components, sys- tems and machines into the rapidly expanding world of the Internet of Things (IoT). The two companies are also working together to create mar- ket-ready services based on the new digital platform. The open digital en- vironment is designed to make inter- acting with customers as smooth as possible. “Our aim is to connect data from
across products and processes,” says Peter Gutzmer, deputy CEO and CTO
of Schaeffler AG. “Using analytics we turn this primary data into valuable insight which is used to increase the efficiency of our operations and devel- op innovative services for our cus- tomers.” “We are concentrating on ex-
panding the integration of sensors into our existing products, as well as developing new products with inte- grated cognitive software,” com- ments Gerhard Baum, Schaeffler’s chief digital officer. “Not only will the machines and transport infrastruc- ture within the production environ- ment be connected, but individual plants will also be linked to the whole supply chain. We want to digi- tally optimize processes and proce- dures as well as create new service- oriented processes, driving the digi- tal interaction between people and IT systems.” “The joint implementation of
take off
Schaeffler’s digital agenda is the perfect fit to leverage and promote our new cognitive IoT capabilities for the manufacturing sector,” says Ivo Koerner, board member sales, IBM Germany. The base will be a global, hybrid cloud infrastructure using IBM’s application platform “Bluemix” with Watson IoT to create differentiating applications and mo- bile apps for the IoT. Schaeffler’s components, such
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as bearings or clutch release sys- tems, are used in machines and vehi- cles and produce critical information about condition and movement. The company has invested heavily in re- search and development in recent years and has incorporated sensors, actuators and control units with em- bedded software into its products. The parts are then able to collect and process valuable data on the condi- tion of a machine and then convert the data into added-value services.
Goals of the Partnership During the first phase of the
partnership, Schaeffler and IBM have developed specific goals including:
“The displays and software are similar from machine to machine. This makes integrating a new piece of equipment into production a smooth transition.” JR Palumbo, Owner, Royce Electronic Sales
To Be Precise.
Wind Energy Sector Mainte- nance. Schaeffler produces some of the huge bearings that allow turbines to spin freely. Replacing these bear- ings is complicated and expensive, and also results in downtime and lost energy. IBM and Schaeffler are ex- ploring how machine learning can re- veal additional insights about the per- formance of equipment in different operating conditions. Sensors in the equipment, and in the bearings them- selves, will report on the actual condi- tion of the components in real-time. In addition, using weather forecasts from IBM’s subsidiary the Weather Company, turbine operators will be
able to plan ahead and replace parts during less windy periods.
Digitized Train Monitoring. With decades of experience in the railway sector, Schaeffler works closely with rail manufacturers and operators to provide bearings and other parts for
Embedded sensors and software in mechanical components allow the gathering of data for predictive maintenance.
use in passenger trains and freight vehicles. Using insights from the cloud, the company will be able to en- hance its predictive maintenance systems for railways, improving both efficiency and safety. Smart bearings will be able to measure their own vi- bration, temperature, torque, and speed, triggering alerts and inform- ing railway operators about possible safety issues.
Industry 4.0 Tooling Machines. IBM’s technology will support Scha- effler’s Industry 4.0 strategy for tool- ing machines, helping to improve overall equipment efficiency (OEE). This includes the optimization of pro- duction processes, real-time analysis of data and context-driven mainte- nance, along with the networking and optimization of multiple ma- chines within a production line. The objective is to continuously refine production and the supply chain.
Connected Equipment Opera- tions Center. The company is now able to monitor the condition of thou- sands of machines and pieces of equipment remotely. This data is transmitted to an operations center and stored in the Schaeffler Cloud. The information is processed algorith- mically to help make predictions about machine performance and to create opportunities for optimization. Irregularities and potential faults are automatically identified, allowing quick corrective action to be taken.
Connected Vehicles. The company also develops and manufactures products for engine, transmission and chassis applications. New tech- nologies are allowing the company to extend the functionality and lifespan of automotive components. Real-time analytics and cognitive systems are turning data from systems and com- ponents into valuable information used by manufacturers to increase
the reliability of their vehicles. Contact: Schaeffler Group USA,
Inc., 208 Springhill Farm Road, Fort Mill, SC 29715 % 803-548-8500 E-mail:
info.us@
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