Probiotical Increases Machine Availability 15-20% and Achieves Near-Optimum OEE with ThingWorx IIoT
“Probiotical Increases Machine Availability 15-20% and Achieves Near-Optimum OEE with ThingWorx IIoT” documents a Process Optimization deployment in Pharmaceuticals at Probiotical S.p.A.. rockwellautomation.com reports machine availability increase: 15-20%; this directory has not independently verified that result.
Evidence at a glance
- Evidence status:
- Automated evidence gate passed
- Deployment timeframe:
- Not reported by source
- Reported outcome metrics:
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The Challenge
Probiotical was experiencing exponential demand growth with supplement-stick volumes rising from 1.5 million to 10 million per year, requiring rapid manufacturing scale-up. The company had minimal holistic visibility into operations, making it difficult to integrate new packaging lines while maintaining efficiency.
The Solution
ThingWorx IIoT solution, part of FactoryTalk InnovationSuite, was implemented to provide real-time and historical production data visibility. The platform connected IT and OT landscapes and was extended to existing facilities beyond the initial new-plant scope.
Results
Machine availability increased by 15-20% and OEE reached near-optimum value. Energy consumption and packaging waste were both reduced. The platform enabled data-driven decision-making to support the company's rapid scaling.
Key Takeaways
- IIoT platforms can deliver 15-20% machine availability improvement in life sciences manufacturing through better operational visibility
- Deploying IIoT on existing assets before new plant construction captures quick wins and informs future investments
- OEE near-optimum is achievable when real-time production data replaces manual observation
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Details
- Industry
- Pharmaceuticals
- Use Case
- Process Optimization
- AI Technology
- Digital Twin
- Company Size
- SME
- Company
- Probiotical S.p.A.
- Evidence status
- Automated evidence gate passed
- Deployment timeframe
- Not reported by source
- Directory entry published
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