Case Studies
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Transformed shop-floor operations gives food manufacturer a major production boost
Process Optimization
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V Technical Textiles, Inc. maps out material and data flows to improve operational processes
Process Optimization
![row of windows inside a living room looking out with dark wood trim](/advancedmanufacturing/sites/rit.edu.advancedmanufacturing/files/styles/case_studies_gallery/public/images/case-studies/rochester-colonial-cs2.jpg?h=934158de&itok=1YjcrnbD)
Rochester Colonial advances shop-floor and business processes through ERP upgrade
Industry 4.0
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Faradyne Motors LLC targets data connectivity as first step towards digitalization
Industry 4.0
![jars with white metal lids and filled with red sauce](/advancedmanufacturing/sites/rit.edu.advancedmanufacturing/files/styles/case_studies_gallery/public/images/case-studies/craft-cannery-cs.jpg?h=fbf7a813&itok=7NckXk8s)
Craft Cannery implements IIoT-enabled temperature monitoring to support facility expansion
Industry 4.0
![image looking into large press machine](/advancedmanufacturing/sites/rit.edu.advancedmanufacturing/files/styles/case_studies_gallery/public/images/case-studies/brunner-cs.jpg?h=fbf7a813&itok=Mec5moNa)
Brunner evaluates machine monitoring to improve productivity of stamping process
Industry 4.0
![several workers wearing clean suits and caps working on equipment](/advancedmanufacturing/sites/rit.edu.advancedmanufacturing/files/styles/case_studies_gallery/public/images/case-studies/inficon-cd2.jpg?h=7b9e4ac6&itok=TLaenbqX)
INFICON Inc. starts transition to electronic work instructions
Industry 4.0
![inside factory with large equipment](/advancedmanufacturing/sites/rit.edu.advancedmanufacturing/files/styles/case_studies_gallery/public/images/case-studies/gabraun-cs2.jpg?h=5e8afbc5&itok=NeEYwc-U)
G.A. Braun Inc. meets consumer demand for remote monitoring using data connectivity
Product Development
![blue image of robotic welding with technical graphic overlay](/advancedmanufacturing/sites/rit.edu.advancedmanufacturing/files/styles/case_studies_gallery/public/images/case-studies/linton-cs.jpg?h=1e66e246&itok=MCx1OITK)
Linton Crystal Technologies looks to improve process quality and yield through machine learning
Process Optimization
![Energy-efficiency Solution is Easier to Manufacture After Design Consultation](/advancedmanufacturing/sites/rit.edu.advancedmanufacturing/files/styles/case_studies_gallery/public/images/case-studies/wex3.jpg?itok=jRfy3l-h)
Energy-efficiency Solution is Easier to Manufacture After Design Consultation
Product Development
![Lighting Manufacturer Expands Production Capacity and Optimizes Manufacturing Processes](/advancedmanufacturing/sites/rit.edu.advancedmanufacturing/files/styles/case_studies_gallery/public/images/case-studies/rbwcs.jpg?h=fbf7a813&itok=wS2uVcOb)
Lighting Manufacturer Expands Production Capacity and Optimizes Manufacturing Processes
Process Optimization
![Design for Manufacture and Assembly Leads to Cost-effective, Mass Production](/advancedmanufacturing/sites/rit.edu.advancedmanufacturing/files/styles/case_studies_gallery/public/images/case-studies/2020-10-0111h5149.png?h=52d02f00&itok=pZs61rmz)
Design for Manufacture and Assembly Leads to Cost-effective, Mass Production
Product Development
![3D Printing Solution Repairs Obsolete Metal Component](/advancedmanufacturing/sites/rit.edu.advancedmanufacturing/files/styles/case_studies_gallery/public/images/case-studies/hpp-gear-progress.png?h=e1ca780f&itok=AsgOnndq)
3D Printing Solution Repairs Obsolete Metal Component
Technology Advancement
![How to Get into Remanufacturing from Scratch](/advancedmanufacturing/sites/rit.edu.advancedmanufacturing/files/styles/case_studies_gallery/public/images/case-studies/durst.jpg?h=7d66a0c3&itok=KsISz1-d)
How to Get into Remanufacturing from Scratch
Mfg. Process Development
![Strategies for Adding Value through Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, and Analytics](/advancedmanufacturing/sites/rit.edu.advancedmanufacturing/files/styles/case_studies_gallery/public/images/case-studies/rwp.jpg?itok=fSz5ErTf)
Strategies for Adding Value through Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, and Analytics
Technology Advancement
![Testing & Analysis of New FoldUp™ Window Design](/advancedmanufacturing/sites/rit.edu.advancedmanufacturing/files/styles/case_studies_gallery/public/images/case-studies/rochester-colonial.jpg?h=6b9bf2e9&itok=2rOSuISw)
Testing & Analysis of New FoldUp™ Window Design
Product Development
![Inspection Equipment Survey Provides an Implementation Pathway](/advancedmanufacturing/sites/rit.edu.advancedmanufacturing/files/styles/case_studies_gallery/public/images/case-studies/lisk.jpg?h=f0d95172&itok=1b9R_9et)
Inspection Equipment Survey Provides an Implementation Pathway
Mfg. Process Development
![Manufacturing Plant Assessment Identifies Over $2 Million in Annual Savings](/advancedmanufacturing/sites/rit.edu.advancedmanufacturing/files/styles/case_studies_gallery/public/images/case-studies/gunlocke.jpg?h=61b28f09&itok=pKvtevVx)
Manufacturing Plant Assessment Identifies Over $2 Million in Annual Savings
Mfg. Process Development
![Study Readies Retrofit Light Switch for Market Development](/advancedmanufacturing/sites/rit.edu.advancedmanufacturing/files/styles/case_studies_gallery/public/images/case-studies/effortless-advantage.jpg?itok=75n-34xl)
Study Readies Retrofit Light Switch for Market Development
Product Development
![Life Cycle Assessment Verifies Competitive Advantage of Remanufacturing Business Model](/advancedmanufacturing/sites/rit.edu.advancedmanufacturing/files/styles/case_studies_gallery/public/images/case-studies/davies.jpg?h=13955ce6&itok=3o8K5F9Q)
Life Cycle Assessment Verifies Competitive Advantage of Remanufacturing Business Model
Mfg. Process Development
![Thermal Analysis Modeling, Testing & Validation of Prototype Lead to New Product Orders](/advancedmanufacturing/sites/rit.edu.advancedmanufacturing/files/styles/case_studies_gallery/public/images/case-studies/council-rock.jpg?h=f0d95172&itok=hNbRoMpQ)
Thermal Analysis Modeling, Testing & Validation of Prototype Lead to New Product Orders
Product Development
![Fuel Cell Component Evaluation and Testing](/advancedmanufacturing/sites/rit.edu.advancedmanufacturing/files/styles/case_studies_gallery/public/images/case-studies/american-fuel-cell.jpg?h=f0d95172&itok=J23RMufE)
Fuel Cell Component Evaluation and Testing
Technology Advancement
![Power Monitoring Study Demonstrates Potential to Reduce Peak Power Costs & Electricity Consumption](/advancedmanufacturing/sites/rit.edu.advancedmanufacturing/files/styles/case_studies_gallery/public/images/case-studies/acro.jpg?h=f0d95172&itok=eLDTQ2BD)
Power Monitoring Study Demonstrates Potential to Reduce Peak Power Costs & Electricity Consumption
Process Optimization