Cisco Case Studies Driving Digital Transformation: Mazak Corporation

	Driving Digital Transformation: Mazak Corporation Cisco

Driving Digital Transformation: Mazak Corporation

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Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics Networks & Connectivity - Routers & Bridges
Applicable Industries	Equipment & Machinery
Applicable Functions	Discrete Manufacturing
Use Cases	Process Control & Optimization
Challenge	Mazak required a common, standards-based method to securely connect and derive value from the rich, raw data in its machine tools. An advanced security system suitable for IT and operations technology (OT) was necessary to protect from both internal and external attackers. The application needed to run on the network infrastructure on the factory floor, immediately transforming process, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and sensor data. The fog application needed to support the MTConnect specification for integration with existing systems and sensors. Real-time analytics were required to process high frequency vibration, temperature, coolant, and sound inputs to inform operator action and drive business support systems. Read More
About Customer	Mazak Corporation Read More
Customer Name	Mazak Read More
Solution	• Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity: Cisco® Industrial Ethernet 4000 (IE 4000) Switch • Application framework: Cisco IOx • Fog application: MTConnect • Real-time analytics: Cisco Connected Streaming Analytics Read More Log in to view content
Data Collected	Cooling Meters, Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Sound Volume, Temperature, Vibration Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics

Networks & Connectivity - Routers & Bridges

Applicable Industries

Equipment & Machinery

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing

Use Cases

Process Control & Optimization

Challenge

Mazak required a common, standards-based method to securely connect and derive value from the rich, raw data in its machine tools. An advanced security system suitable for IT and operations technology (OT) was necessary to protect from both internal and external attackers. The application needed to run on the network infrastructure on the factory floor, immediately transforming process, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and sensor data. The fog application needed to support the MTConnect specification for integration with existing systems and sensors. Real-time analytics were required to process high frequency vibration, temperature, coolant, and sound inputs to inform operator action and drive business support systems.

About Customer

Mazak Corporation

Customer Name

Mazak

Solution

• Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity: Cisco® Industrial Ethernet 4000 (IE 4000) Switch • Application framework: Cisco IOx • Fog application: MTConnect • Real-time analytics: Cisco Connected Streaming Analytics

Data Collected

Cooling Meters, Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Sound Volume, Temperature, Vibration

Impact #1	[Financial Growth - Market Opportunities] Expanded market opportunity with Mazak SmartBox Connected Machine service
Impact #2	[Cost Reduction - Operation] Cost consolidation through running fog application and real-time analytics on IoT network infrastructure
Impact #3	[Efficiency Improvement - Asset Utilization] Improved OEE, continuous customer service, and increased machine utilization

Impact #1

[Financial Growth - Market Opportunities]
Expanded market opportunity with Mazak SmartBox Connected Machine service

Impact #2

[Cost Reduction - Operation]
Cost consolidation through running fog application and real-time analytics on IoT network infrastructure

Impact #3

[Efficiency Improvement - Asset Utilization]
Improved OEE, continuous customer service, and increased machine utilization

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Driving Digital Transformation: Mazak Corporation

Operational Impact