GrafTech

GrafTech's customers operating electric arc furnaces lacked real-time operational data to prevent downtime and manage maintenance costs. The ArchiTech system collected ~100 data tags per customer but needed improved reporting capabilities to deliver actionable insights.

GrafTech deployed FactoryTalk VantagePoint EMI software to gather and contextualize data from electric arc furnaces, providing customers with remote access, managed backups with 24-hour monitoring, and improved reporting and analytics.

Customers gained remote access to troubleshooting data that reduced downtime costs. Managed backups with 24-hour availability were established. Reported estimated financial savings from $100,000 to over $1 million annually from improved reporting and analytics.

• EMI analytics platforms for electric arc furnaces deliver $100K-$1M+ annual savings through improved maintenance forecasting and downtime reduction
• Remote data access enables steelmakers to troubleshoot EAF issues without requiring on-site specialists, reducing response times dramatically
• Contextualizing EAF data through analytics software transforms raw sensor readings into actionable maintenance intelligence