“We feel confident that Lenovo will stay ahead of competitors in the edge computing space. Looking forward, we’re planning to use Lenovo hardware to run advanced analytics and AI workloads at the edge for even deeper insights.”

Brendan Walsh

IT Business Relationship Manager, Hypertherm Associates

Hypertherm reduces manufacturing downtime and security risk with edge IoT from Lenovo

Hypertherm Associates reduced IT-OT risks and delivered real-time insights into assets on the shop floor. By connecting manufacturing machinery to the internet of things using Lenovo ThinkEdge SE30 edge devices, delivered through Lenovo OEM Solutions, the company is able to proactively monitor safety, quality, delivery, and costs.

Customer Problem

Hypertherm Associates has over 200 homegrown tools in use on the shop floor. The company aimed to implement standard IT and OT applications, hardware, and integrations to reduce the risk of production downtime due to the current custom solutions.

Lenovo Solution

Hypertherm Associates utilized Lenovo ThinkEdge SE30 edge clients for standard connectivity to 150+ CNC, automatic assembly, and test equipment across seven production facilities. With Lenovo OEM Solutions, the team established a standard implementation architecture and roadmap.

Business Impact

With IoT data feeds powered by Lenovo ThinkEdge, operators get real-time asset data that helps them work smarter. Following a successful pilot, Hypertherm Associates is rolling out the solution globally.

“Our Lenovo ThinkEdge connectivity has provided the connectivity, data, and KPI visibility to monitor and improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.”

Brendan Walsh, IT Business Relationship Manager, Hypertherm Associates

Results

  • ·       Improvement in product quality
  • ·       Increase in on-time deliveries
  • ·       Reduction in training time

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