When you need to solve a critical operational problem fast and easily, think edge technology. An Asian-based steel manufacturer with over 15,000 employees faced a pressing issue with dust collection in order to create a cleaner industrial workplace and adhere to government mandates.
The company produces 8 million tons of steel annually for global distribution using processes such as coking, sintering, iron making, steelmaking and steel rolling, and needed to replace obsolete dust collector equipment. Driving forces were the health of their employees, as well as regulatory compliance that could result in fines if not met. Trying to maintain the obsolete equipment resulted in significant time and cost in maintenance and troubleshooting.
The company turned to Emerson for a turn-key solution to replace the obsolete control system and valves. They chose an edge device and graphical display device to enable system monitoring and IIoT connectivity. The entire solution is packaged in a standard cabinet to ensure seamless integration on site.
What kinds of operational challenges could edge technology solve for you?
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