Who They Are:
Acres Engineering Ltd, based in Melbourne, Derbyshire, is renowned for designing and manufacturing custom production support equipment for leading manufacturing companies worldwide. Their expertise spans across industries including automotive, supercars, rail, aerospace, energy, and food/drink. From kitting media to access platforms and semi-automated machines, Acres’ products are instrumental in improving process productivity, ensuring product quality, delivering continual improvement, and reducing health and safety risks in manufacturing environments. Committed to corporate social responsibility, Acres has been recognized with an Armed Forces Gold Award.
The Challenge:
Amidst the bustling fabrication and assembly warehouses, Acres faced the challenge of monitoring electricity consumption, capital manufacturing equipment, and environmental conditions. With large workshop machines operating in noisy environments, there was a pressing need to monitor energy usage to mitigate financial risks and ensure efficient resource utilization. Additionally, maintaining air quality was paramount to safeguarding employee health amidst the production processes.
The Solution – OpenSense by OpenSmartMonitor:
Acres turned to OpenSense sensors by OpenSmartMonitor to address their monitoring needs comprehensively. By installing four OpenSense sensors and a LoRaWAN Gateway, Acres gained real-time access to crucial data via an online dashboard. This empowered them to monitor energy consumption, CO2 emissions, and identify opportunities for improvement. With the ability to spot potential faults or energy waste in data trends, Acres could optimize machine utilization, reduce waste, and lower operational costs. Moreover, OpenSense enabled ongoing improvements in health and safety factors like air quality, sound level, light, temperature, and humidity, with customizable alarms to alert Acres of deviations from set thresholds.
The Outcome:
The implementation of OpenSense by OpenSmartMonitor yielded transformative results for Acres Engineering Ltd. Real-time data accessibility enabled efficient monitoring of energy usage, leading to the identification of potential savings and forward-thinking improvement plans. By optimizing operations and addressing environmental factors, Acres enhanced operational efficiency, reduced costs, and positioned themselves as leaders in sustainable manufacturing practices.
Conclusion:
Acres Engineering Ltd’s journey with OpenSense by OpenSmartMonitor exemplifies their commitment to innovation and sustainability. Through proactive monitoring and optimization, Acres has not only improved operational efficiency but also paved the way for a more sustainable future. With OpenSense, Acres Engineering Ltd continues to lead the charge towards efficiency and excellence in the manufacturing industry.