156 SCADA Case Studies from 148 Enterprises by 2025

• -Production steering

• -Environmental monitoring
• -Industrial automation

• -Cost saving
• -Improved data collection

BBB (Biomass Biotechnology Bio) in Japan uses fly larvae to convert manure into organic fertilizer and fish food. They monitor their production environment using Cogent DataHub solution, which provides real-time monitoring of temperature and humidity in the flies' living quarters. This automated monitoring system helps reduce costs and improve efficiency. Read More

• -Energy management
• -Equipment utilization

• -Cost saving
• -Improved data collection

A battery manufacturing plant in the US faced a data integration challenge, needing to connect over 220 OPC-enabled field devices to a Citect MES system. Citect, a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, used the DataHub solution to provide a fixed data set and handle the dynamic nature of the OPC servers. The DataHub's unique approach to OPC tunneling allowed for constant data mirroring, ensuring reliable data for the MES integration project. Read More

• -Energy management

• -Cost saving
• -Increased security

Schneider Electric FZE engineers used the Cogent DataHub to integrate a building's security system with its energy management system, providing state-of-the-art energy efficiency and cost savings. The integration allowed for automatic control of lighting and air conditioning based on badge ID, resulting in improved energy utilization and reduced environmental impact. Read More

• -Industrial automation

• -Improved data collection
• -Increased security

Papeterie de Mandeure, a paper manufacturer in France, successfully integrated their production systems using the Cogent DataHub solution. They connected their Drives system, DCS system, Quality Control System, and Defects Inspection System, allowing for real-time data integration. The DataHub enabled communication between the systems and integration with the company's MES and SAP, providing cost and benefits analysis on their production. The installation resolved communication issues and improved overall system functionality. Read More

• -Energy management
• -Environmental monitoring
• -Equipment utilization

• -24/7 availability
• -Cost saving
• -Downtime reduction

PowerData, based in St. Maarten, provides real-time and historical online data reporting services to power plants, resorts, and commercial facilities in the Caribbean islands. They use the DataHub solution to give their customers a real-time data display using a standard web browser. This allows their clients to monitor their power generation equipment, instrumentation, and other machinery from any location, enabling quick reactions to changing conditions and informed decision-making. Read More

• -Energy management
• -Environmental monitoring

• -Cost saving
• -Improved data collection

KuibyshevAzot Chemical Plant in Russia used the DataHub solution to interface their Yokogawa DCS with their proprietary Plant Information System. The DataHub provided real-time data collection and distribution, saving the company time and money by avoiding the need for a new information system. The solution helped optimize raw material and energy consumption, improving efficiency in ammonia production. Read More

• -Equipment utilization
• -Industrial automation

• -Cost saving
• -Improved data collection

Leading plastics manufacturer in Scandinavia uses Cogent DataHub solution to optimize production, save time and materials. Read More

• -Industrial automation

• -Improved data collection
• -Increased security

Kimberly-Clark, a leading tissue paper producer in Switzerland, used the Cogent DataHub solution to connect their existing ABB QCS system to a new Viconsys Process and Quality Vision System. By using the DataHub's OPC tunneling and bridging capabilities, they were able to securely network real-time data between the two systems, ensuring the highest quality product. Read More

• -Energy management
• -Environmental monitoring

• -Increased security

ABB Energy Automation implemented the Cogent DataHub solution to establish a secure and reliable connection between power plant facilities and corporate offices. The solution allowed for real-time data transmission and minimized the risk of break-ins. The company successfully monitored power plant performance directly from the corporate offices, ensuring optimum speed and efficiency of equipment operations. Read More

• -Innovation management

• -Energy management
• -Environmental monitoring

• -Cost saving
• -Downtime reduction

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• -Energy management
• -Environmental monitoring
• -Equipment utilization

• -Cost saving
• -Downtime reduction
• -Improved data collection

Bioana, a medical technology company based in Mexico, uses ANSYS Discovery SpaceClaim solution to develop and refine their medical devices. By utilizing simulation software, Bioana is able to test and optimize their devices, reducing testing protocols and material characterization costs. The company has seen a three-fold increase in productivity and a significant increase in revenue. Read More

• -Energy management
• -Environmental monitoring
• -Equipment utilization

• -Cost saving
• -Downtime reduction
• -Improved data collection

Cardiology research engineers at the University of Colorado Health Science Center use ANSYS Discovery SpaceClaim solution to gain insight into pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) for the advancement of basic knowledge of the disease and development of new disease diagnostics. Read More

• -Energy management
• -Environmental monitoring

• -Cost saving
• -Downtime reduction

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) used ANSYS Fluent software to optimize the flow characteristics in their tundish during the continuous casting of steel. By analyzing inclusion floatation and flow parameters, SAIL was able to make design improvements and maintain high product quality standards. The use of ANSYS Fluent reduced the cost of plant-scale experiments and testing. Read More

• -Equipment utilization

• -Cost saving
• -Downtime reduction

Energy Absorption Systems, Inc. used ANSYS Workbench to redesign a clevis linkage for their truck-mounted attenuator, reducing part thickness and evaluating alternative materials. The integration between CAD and analysis allowed for quick iterations and a simulation-driven development approach, resulting in a faster time to market for the improved product. Read More

• -Equipment utilization
• -Industrial automation

• -Cost saving
• -Improved data collection

Plantool Oy, a production automation company based in Finland, used ANSYS DesignSpace simulation software to design tailor-made special machines. By integrating with Autodesk Inventor, the software allowed for easy analysis of machine parts and structural performance, resulting in time and cost savings. The designers were able to optimize structures and compare model variations, leading to more cost-effective and better-performing products. Read More

• -Energy management
• -Environmental monitoring

• -Cost saving
• -Improved data collection

Dunham Associates, a mechanical and electrical engineering consulting company, uses ANSYS Airpak software to optimize the design of complex mechanical ventilation systems for commercial office buildings. By utilizing airflow modeling, they are able to streamline diffuser locations, optimize flow rates and temperatures, and explore design alternatives. This helps them develop and evaluate building ventilation system design concepts, improve energy performance, and ensure compliance with standards for thermal comfort. Read More

• -Innovation management

• -Equipment utilization

• -Improved data collection

The Open University used ANSYS Discovery SpaceClaim solution to study the mechanics of sports mouthguards. Through finite element analysis, they gained insight into the capacity of mouthguards to absorb and spread the energy of impact, leading to better criteria for design, testing, and standards. The study found that a soft coating provides better cushioning than a stiffer layer, while still maintaining support for the teeth. This research improves the understanding of how mouthguards protect teeth and surrounding tissue. Read More

• -Energy management
• -Environmental monitoring
• -Equipment utilization

• -Cost saving
• -Downtime reduction
• -Improved data collection

The Engine Research Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison uses ANSYS ICEM CFD Hexa solution to build block structured grids for complex internal combustion engine geometries. The solution allows for the inclusion of geometric details and variation of resolution for grid resolution studies. The center has been using ANSYS ICEM CFD Hexa for the past three years, with expert support from ANSYS. Read More

• -Energy management
• -Environmental monitoring
• -Equipment utilization

• -Cost saving
• -Downtime reduction
• -Improved data collection

CNH Case New Holland used ANSYS Discovery SpaceClaim solution to significantly reduce prototype fabrication and testing costs, reduce product time to market, and evaluate more design alternatives. By using flow modeling software, CNH was able to analyze the overall cooling system, minimize power used by the cooling system, optimize the cooling module position, and meet all cooling module thermal and packaging requirements. Read More

• -Energy management
• -Environmental monitoring

• -Cost saving
• -Downtime reduction

NEM Energy b.v. uses ANSYS Discovery SpaceClaim solution to optimize heliostats for concentrated solar power systems. By utilizing simulation, they are able to improve performance and reduce costs of heliostat designs at a faster pace than building and testing prototypes. Read More

• -Equipment utilization
• -Industrial automation

• -Cost saving
• -Downtime reduction

Comatec Oy, an engineering company based in Finland, uses ANSYS Structural and ANSYS Professional tools within the ANSYS Workbench platform to efficiently import 3-D CAD assemblies, handle large assemblies, and evaluate stress, vibration, and fatigue for mechanical and thermal loadings. By using ANSYS solutions, Comatec Oy can analyze complex models easily and in less time, providing faster project delivery for their customers. Read More

• -Energy management
• -Environmental monitoring

• -Cost saving
• -Downtime reduction

The Trane Company uses ANSYS Discovery SpaceClaim solution to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact in the design of refrigerant-cooled hermetic motors for water- and air-cooled chillers. By implementing CFX software, Trane engineers are able to simulate heat transfer phenomena and refrigerant flow to optimize the design and achieve the highest energy efficiency. This helps minimize environmental impact, improve reliability, and reduce the need for disassembly and emission of refrigerant. Read More

• -Equipment utilization
• -Industrial automation

• -Cost saving
• -Downtime reduction

Apollo Engineering used ANSYS Discovery SpaceClaim solution to re-engineer wheeled-bobsleds for a more comfortable customer experience. By virtually testing hundreds of variations of the yoke shape and thickness, they were able to arrive at an optimal design in just one week, reducing development time by approximately 95% and saving substantial prototyping and testing costs. Read More

• -Energy management
• -Environmental monitoring

• -Cost saving
• -Downtime reduction

Rolls-Royce reduced the time required for a coupled CFD-structural simulation by 80 percent using cloud computing. By using ANSYS Fluent and coupling it with their proprietary structural simulation code, they were able to optimize the cooling and sealing system design in the early stages of product development, avoiding costly design revisions later on. Read More

• -Equipment utilization
• -Industrial automation

• -Cost saving
• -Downtime reduction

Mirage Machines used ANSYS Discovery SpaceClaim solution to improve their mechanical simulation and risk assessment process for new products. By using ANSYS Professional NLS, they were able to overcome the limitations of their previous FEA software and achieve more accurate and efficient simulations. This allowed them to increase throughput and reduce risk in the design of their gantry product. Read More

• -Energy management
• -Environmental monitoring
• -Equipment utilization

• -Cost saving
• -Downtime reduction
• -Improved data collection

3Discovered, a startup exchange platform for 3D printed parts and products, implemented ANSYS Discovery SpaceClaim solution to handle their reverse engineering needs. With SpaceClaim, they were able to quickly create designs in minutes, work with 3D scans or CAD models, and meet all customer needs without investing in expensive CAD software or multiple packages. Read More

• -Energy management
• -Environmental monitoring

• -Cost saving
• -Downtime reduction

Marathon Electric India Pvt. Ltd. used ANSYS Mentor Expert services to develop a simulation-based method for estimating noise levels in their electric motors. This helped them predict fan noise for their TerraMAX® IE2 efficiency motor at the preliminary design stage, leading to cost savings and reduced downtime. Read More

• -Energy management
• -Environmental monitoring

• -Cost saving
• -Improved data collection

Banco Products India Ltd. used ANSYS Discovery SpaceClaim solution to reduce physical prototyping time and costs while developing radiators with improved performance and strength. By employing ANSYS software, Banco Products was able to accurately predict coolant outlet temperature, meet higher performance and strength targets, and reduce the need for physical prototyping, resulting in cost savings and accelerated product development. Read More

• -Equipment utilization
• -Industrial automation

• -Cost saving
• -Downtime reduction

Jacobs Analytics streamlined design preparation and sped up analysis and innovation using ANSYS SpaceClaim. By integrating SpaceClaim into their analysis workflow, they were able to import and edit CAD designs within the ANSYS simulation environment, reducing preparation time by 80-90%. This allowed them to focus more on analysis and design iterations, resulting in cost savings and faster time to market for their clients. Read More

• -Energy management
• -Environmental monitoring
• -Equipment utilization

• -Cost saving
• -Downtime reduction
• -Improved data collection

Philips Lighting division uses ANSYS Multiphysics to design and optimize high-pressure Ceramic gas Discharge Metal-halide lamps. The simulation helps in understanding the design performance and achieving thermally and mechanically robust lamp designs. Read More