Data-driven optimisation helps significantly reduce unplanned downtime.
Azure Data Explorer processes telemetry data from connected machines in real time and makes it available for analysis.
Bühler aims to reduce waste, energy and water consumption worldwide by 50%.
Industry
Production and manufacturing / Food & mobility industry
Customer
Bühler AG
Technology / Product
Azure IoT Edge, Azure Data Explorer, Microservices & APIs (including: Kusto Query Language, Python support, user dashboards)
Bühler is pursuing the ambitious goal of reducing resource consumption (waste, energy, water) by 50 %, worldwide by 2025.
To this end, machines should be networked worldwide, operating data analysed in real time and individual optimisation approaches made visible. Importantly, the platform should be scalable, maintainable and understandable for a wide range of user roles.
Bühler developed a modern IoT platform together with Microsoft: Bühler Insights.
The solution is based on Azure IoT Edge for data acquisition directly at the machine. The data streams, comprising millions of telemetry data points, are analysed in Azure Data Explorer. Visualisation and benchmarking are provided through role-based dashboards, complemented by flexible APIs and script access via KQL and Python.
The platform has a modular structure and can be quickly adapted to new customer scenarios using microservices.
„With Azure Data Explorer, we were able to focus on added value instead of operating infrastructure.“
Cédric Menzi
Solution Architect, Bühler Insights
Bühler was able to achieve measurable results with the new IoT analytics platform:
✔️Up to 48 % less downtime
✔️49 % fewer errors, 18 % less energy consumption
✔️16 % more productivity
The platform now comprises 50+ digital services and is equipped for worldwide rollouts.
The focus on sustainability, coupled with technical excellence and modern data analysis, makes Bühler a pioneer in data-driven Industry 4.0.
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