BLANC & FISCHER

MACHINE DATA: FOUNDATION FOR RAPID, STANDARDIZED COST OPTIMIZATION

INDUSTRY

Manufacturing

CLOUD PROVIDER

Amazon Web Services

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A manufacturing segment was digitized in a short timeframe using a scalable, template-based approach.

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TRANSPARENCY

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STANDARDIZATION

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RAPID IMPLEMENTATION

STANDARDIZED DATA FOR COST OPTIMIZATION

To calculate precise production costs, exact processing times per machine and component were missing. In a time-limited project, AWS-based shopfloor connectivity for a selected manufacturing area was implemented together with Zoi. Objective: Standardized data collection and real-time analysis as foundation for cost optimization.

WHY TEMPLATE APPROACH?

The architecture was deliberately developed as a scalable template to enable future facilities to be connected quickly and consistently – independent of machine type or existing systems.

Together with Zoi, we built an AWS architecture for a sub-area in a short time that creates full transparency and serves as a template for additional facilities.

CHRISTIAN HEILEMANN

Director, Head of Global IT Blanc & Fischer

CHALLENGE

Lack of transparency and heterogeneous systems prevented precise cost calculation. Different SCADA environments and machines without PLC required retrofit concepts.

Solution

  • AWS Landing Zone as foundation for security and scalability.
  • Two connectivity paths:
  • SCADA integration for facilities with centralized data collection.
  • IoT Edge Gateways for facilities without SCADA.
  • Uniform data flows into AWS IoT Core, real-time analysis with Kinesis and OpenSearch, storage in DynamoDB and S3.

ABOUT BLANC & FISCHER Family Holding

The BLANC & FISCHER Family Holding is shaping the kitchen living space worldwide. The group of companies includes ARPA, the French specialist for hobs with various types of heating as well as ovens and extractor hoods; B.PRO, the manufacturer of industrial goods for commercial kitchens and supplier to industry; BLANCO, the specialist for the water hub in the kitchen; E.G.O., the component supplier for manufacturers of household appliances; and KUGEL, the specialist for stainless-steel solutions. In 2024, around 7,500 employees at 52 sites in 23 countries generated a turnover of EUR 1.13 billion. The holding company is 100% owned by the Blanc and Fischer families. In 2025, BLANC & FISCHER and its founding companies BLANCO and E.G.O. can look back on a 100-year success story. 

Results in pilot area


  • Transparency: Processing times per component and machine are traceable.
  • Standardization: Uniform data structures for future rollouts.
  • Rapid implementation: Project completion within a few months.

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CASES

Here are a few examples of how we have successfully supported our Manufacturing customers.

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