Case Study: Ferroloy boosts efficiency and digital transformation with Ignition from Inductive Automation

Ferroloy boosts capacity 25-30% and cuts scrap with Inductive Automation

Ferroloy, Inc., an iron foundry, faced challenges with highly manual data collection processes that produced inaccurate and unused data. They sought innovative technology to improve throughput, quality, and reduce downtime while integrating with their existing specialized machinery. With help from vendor Inductive Automation and their Ignition industrial automation platform, they aimed to digitally transform their operations.

The solution implemented by Inductive Automation, through system integrator Artek, involved creating a centralized SCADA system using Ignition. This provided real-time production data, integrated with their Odyssey ERP, and connected to a heterogeneous mix of plant equipment. The results included the ability to identify efficiency improvements in near real-time, a foundation for reducing scrap by 30-35%, and increased operational visibility.

Ferroloy, Inc