System availability and OEE optimization

As a maintenance manager, you know how crucial it is to reduce machine downtime and maintain a high level of system availability. Unplanned downtime can be costly and may impair overall production output. Our digital solutions make it possible to implement real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance, ensuring that your machines run smoothly and efficiently. Advanced technology based on artificial intelligence (e.g., machine learning and ChatGPT) enables potential problems to be detected at an early stage and proactive measures to be taken automatically. This means hidden or previously unknown malfunctions can be identified continuously as part of an automatic solution. These intelligent systems also make it possible to suggest solutions to the on-site staff, which may help to reduce the time that maintenance engineers are required to be on standby.

Innovative solutions from Fraunhofer that have helped our customers to overcome their challenges:

• Data-driven event triggering for unknown production malfunctions
  Integration of an automated alarm system in existing quality and control systems that uses machine data to independently trigger events and initiate necessary actions, thereby accelerating the response to malfunctions and increasing system reliability.
  
  
• AI-based analysis of free-text fault descriptions
  Introduction of an AI algorithm for automatic grouping and analysis of faults to improve efficiency of fault management and enable continuous learning from malfunctions that have occurred.
  
  
• Needs-based maintenance and predictive maintenance 
  Monitoring of tool and system status based on automated analysis and pattern recognition in collected process data. Continuous update of remaining time for optimal identification of maintenance time based on production, shift and maintenance planning, with the aim of avoiding unnecessary downtime in the overall system.

We can work with you to apply digitalization and take your maintenance strategies into a future of minimal downtimes and maximum efficiency. Our custom digital solutions for system maintenance and repair give you the tools and technologies you need to achieve your goals and take your production output to the next level.