Goal

Kuraray had the objective of "digitizing manufacturing." This included the creation of an end-to-end, digital production support system that would simplify all work processes and make them more efficient. In addition, unique ID coding was to be established as a basis for better traceability and for future requirements. For this purpose, ThingWorx from PTC quickly emerged as a suitable IoT platform, which is also predestined for the connection of other company systems as well as the integration of SAP.

Implementation

• deployment of ThingWorx with various features and a view to extensibility for new filling processes
• creation of an application framework for user guidance, data storage and management of process orders
• automated and regular retrieval of new process orders from SAP
• feedback of created process data to SAP after order completion
• integration of LIMS and scanner connection for more process reliability in quality assurance, release and tracking
• connection of various external systems to ThingWorx

Benefit

• direct and paperless data exchange between the networked workstations and the integrated IT systems
• end-to-end digital filling processes and thus higher efficiency
• transparent and simplified processes thanks to workflow-based process controls