Case Studies

The Monitoring Experts

The Monitoring Team is pleased to provide several case study examples of customers who have adopted one or more of Progressive’s monitoring products to make improvements to their manufacturing operations.

Impact of Real Time Data with Integrated Systems

COMPANY: Global Automotive Tier 1

CHALLENGE: Inefficient production and preventive maintenance management due to disparate manual systems, lack of visibility, and poor communication.

SOLUTION/RESULTS: The Molder’s investment in ProFile paid off significantly. By leveraging technology, they transformed their operations, improved decision-making, and gained a competitive advantage.

Optimizing Cycle Time for a 38mm Closure Mold

INTRODUCTION: In this case study, we explore how an OEM Tooling Engineer (TE) collaborated with a molder to improve production efficiency by reducing the cycle time for a 38mm closure mold.

CHALLENGE: The existing cycle time was set at 10 seconds, impacting profitability due to low margins on the product. The TE aimed to enhance productivity without compromising part quality.

SOLUTION/RESULTS: While the mold function was not the primary cause of issues, the decision to reduce cycle time had unintended consequences. Balancing efficiency and quality remains crucial in mold optimization. Using tools like the CVe Monitor and OnDemand are critical in the monitoring and analysis of the data.

Streamlining Asset Management with Asset Tags and ProFile®

COMPANY: Global Medical OEM

CHALLENGE: Managing 1000+ assets across 15+ suppliers with little visibility and frequent travel for audits.

SOLUTION/RESULTS: Through the adoption of QR-coded Asset Tags and ProFile, the OEM transformed their asset management process. The organization achieved greater visibility, efficiency, and cost savings by leveraging advanced technology.