Serial number-based tracking throughout the entire manufacturing process
Azure IoT Edge & Data Explorer enable centralised analytics
Seamless connection of existing systems thanks to custom edge module
Industry
Production and manufacturing
Customer
HUBER+SUHNER Ltd.
Technology / Product
Azure IoT Hub, Azure IoT Edge, Azure Data Explorer, Custom Edge Module
HUBER+SUHNER was faced with a patchwork of local databases. Data analysis was laborious, time-consuming and could not be carried out centrally. For audit purposes, production data had to be archived in a traceable manner over many years – while at the same time parts were not clearly labelled.
Objective: A centralised, scalable data platform that combines traceability, evaluation and system integration.
Together with Option 4.0, a modular IoT data architecture was built on Microsoft Azure:
Azure Edge RuntimeReliable data collection with offline functionality
Custom IoT Edge Modules: Protocol translation for existing machines
Azure IoT HubCentralised administration & secure communication
Azure Data Explorer: high-performance storage and analysis of large time series data
The solution collects, stores and analyses production data across all locations – including serial number tracking over many years.
Integration of existing machines – without replacement
Continuous data availability even during network failures
Basis for future use cases (e.g. condition monitoring)
Cloud solution with a focus on Security, scalability and cost efficiency
The introduction of a central data platform has created a uniform view of all production data and ensured complete traceability for audits and compliance. Manual effort involved in analysis and data maintenance has been significantly reduced. The scalable architecture also enables future expansions, for example for quality assurance or predictive maintenance, thus creating a reliable basis for data-driven decisions.
Intelligently evaluate production data and enable centralised control with data analytics.
Automate processes with secure AI solutions on Azure. Scalable, GDPR-compliant and future-proof.
Assess the status quo with a digitalisation check and prepare data-driven business models.
HUBER+SUHNER demonstrates how IoT data is becoming the driving force behind efficiency and quality – from the sensor to the cloud.