For years, one of the main challenges facing the Italian Manufacturing Industry has been competitiveness. The modern globalized market is hyper-competitive and demands great efforts from companies, which must balance productivity and efficiency.

The evolution towards smart manufacturing is almost mandatory at this point. While the near future seems to hold many opportunities for SMEs that choose to focus on technological innovation, we must also consider the challenges this evolution will bring.

In this blog post, we’ll explore one of the challenges that Zerynth considers most important: data management and establishing a data culture within companies. Keep reading to learn more!

Innovation as a Driver of Improvement for Italian SMEs

Italian SMEs have always been the backbone of the national production system, which is why their competitiveness in the global scenario has always been highly relevant. Unfortunately, many of these companies have yet to embark on the digitalization journey necessary to remain competitive in a global context.

Competitiveness in the Manufacturing Industry is played out on multiple fronts: production efficiency, process and product innovation, quality, as well as flexibility and adaptability to a rapidly evolving market.

In this scenario, Artificial Intelligence is emerging as a key factor in accelerating these directions. It’s no coincidence that in the recent report on Europe’s competitiveness, presented by Mario Draghi, the term “Artificial Intelligence” appears 181 times, underlining the central role of this technology in the future of industry.

Data Culture as a Key Element of Digital Transformation

In the journey towards an increasingly Smart Manufacturing Industry, considering the importance of AI in the industrial context, data culture becomes a crucial factor. But what do we mean by “data culture”? It means placing reliable and consistent information at the center of the company’s decision-making activities, creating the necessary foundations for the adoption of advanced technologies.

Today, more than ever, it’s essential for companies to acquire the ability to collect, analyze, and above all, interpret data in real-time, or at least in the shortest possible time. The lack of a data-driven approach risks making decision-making processes ineffective and lacking strategic vision.

Digital transformation is therefore not only technological but also, and above all, cultural. Implementing industrial IoT solutions, AI, and other technological innovations without a solid data culture means exploiting only a small part of their potential. On the contrary, a consolidated and pervasive data culture in the company allows for identifying improvement opportunities, reducing costs, and making the company more competitive in the market.

Zerynth: Concrete Support for Smart Manufacturing

Zerynth offers accessible and ready-to-use solutions, simplifying the digitalization path for SMEs and promoting data-driven approaches. Our approach goes beyond technology: we recognize that the real challenge is cultural. With a holistic approach, we help companies achieve a rapid return on investment and prepare for the implementation of advanced technologies, such as AI. How do we do it?

Smart Reports, for example, make it easier to have a detailed and real-time view of production performance. Companies can monitor every phase of the process, transforming collected data into intuitive and immediately usable reports. These reports offer analysis on efficiency and quality, providing valuable insights to optimize processes and make data-driven decisions.

Zero, Zerynth’s AI Copilot, is the solution developed to reduce operators’ cognitive overload, autonomously analyzing complex data and allowing them to focus on value-added activities. With natural language commands and real-time analysis, Zero facilitates quick and informed decision-making.

A Real Case: T.G.R. Srl

T.G.R, a company specializing in mechanical processing, turned to Zerynth to address challenges related to integrating its existing machinery with management systems, aiming to improve data collection, develop an effective monitoring system for energy consumption and production operations.

Zerynth’s Industrial IoT & AI Solutions allowed T.G.R. to connect over 30 existing machines through Edge devices, collecting real-time data and integrating them with the company’s management systems. This digitalization has given T.G.R. a complete and immediate view of its operations, significantly improving productivity and reducing costs.

The main results achieved include:

• Monitoring of energy consumption through sensors with clamp ammeters, improving IoT energy efficiency.
• Development of customized dashboards for real-time control of machine status, work cycles, and energy consumption.
• Optimization of energy consumption and reduction of operational costs thanks to the ability to identify and promptly intervene in case of anomalies.

Thanks to Zerynth solutions, TGR has achieved a concrete digital transformation, with tangible benefits in sustainability and production efficiency.

Want to discover how Zerynth can support your company in its digital transformation journey? Find all the details in the complete case study or contact us today to find out how we can help you!