Wipro Linecraft AI: Actionable Intelligence to Help Manufacturers Monitor & Improve Production
With India all set to become a $5 trillion economy soon, the country is fast emerging as the next global manufacturing hub in recent. Also, the government's incentive programs such as Make in India and PLI are helping the manu- facturing eco-system within the country to showcase enhanced technology adoption and innovation, espe- cial in terms of industry 4.0 technologies such as AI/ML, IoT, RPA and many others, with data at the center of it all. However, one technology vertical that has gained widespread prominence lately is Industrial IoT, which is enabling manufacturers to derive maximum productivity by streamlining their entire production process and smart decision making.As per Statista’s recent report, the Indian IIoT market revenue is predicted to reach $5.87 billion in 2024 and further grow to $15.35 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 21.2 percent during the forecast period. Spearheading this IIoT revolution within the country through its deep technology expertise is Wipro Linecraft AI. Based in Pune, Linecraft was established in 2017 with a vision to help the manufacturing companies enhance their operational efficiencies and throughput through cutting-edge technology integration. Later in 2022, the company was acquired by Wipro’s automation division Wipro PARI to help its customers easily transition from Industry 3.0 to Industry 4.0.
As a nextgen technology company, Linecraft has developed an AI-powered SaaS manufacturing intelligence platform that collects raw data from the sensors of the machines, automatically identifies bottlenecks in the lines which would otherwise go unnoticed, and provides recommendations on what changes
to be made in order to increase the overall through put of the production line. Keeping in mind the complex variations that exist in manufacturing across different verticals, the company first checks the kind of PLC that is being used on the production line and installs an additional data logger onto the line network. Post this, the software begins collecting data, which is then analyzed by AI. The ML algorithm is further trained over a period of 2-3 weeks, post which it starts identifying patterns and providing actionable insights.
Unlike other platforms that require the machines to be turned off to install the necessary sensors onto the lines, the Linecraft software and data logger can be installed with zero downtime. Additionally, the software is also able to collect raw data from the machines without having to make any changes in the existing PLCs. Most importantly, the Linecraft platform is equipped with a globally patented algorithm that automatically identifies the bottlenecks that are hindering the line’s throughput across three distinctive characteristics – avail-ability, productivity and quality. This has been the key differentiator that has positioned Linecraft a notch higher than its competitors in the market.
Exploring Beyond Horizons
Having already deployed its software in Europe, US and India, Linecraft is presently entering into Southeast Asia and has been receiving a multitude of enquires from Middle East as well. When asked about its future roadmap, Jyotirmoy Ray, Head - Marketing & Strategic Partnerships, Wipro Linecraft AI says, “Going forward, we plan to enter into the hybrid sector and is currently in the process of developing numerous customized models & applications for the F&B, pharma and consumer care verticals. While we are also very much enthusiastic about foraying into the automated warehousing space in the coming days, our long term vision will be to enter into the process segment such as cement, steel, chemicals, paints and many other areas”.
Linecraft’s AI-powered manufacturing intelligence platform & data logger can be installed with zero downtime
Unlike other platforms that require the machines to be turned off to install the necessary sensors onto the lines, the Linecraft software and data logger can be installed with zero downtime. Additionally, the software is also able to collect raw data from the machines without having to make any changes in the existing PLCs. Most importantly, the Linecraft platform is equipped with a globally patented algorithm that automatically identifies the bottlenecks that are hindering the line’s throughput across three distinctive characteristics – avail-ability, productivity and quality. This has been the key differentiator that has positioned Linecraft a notch higher than its competitors in the market.
Exploring Beyond Horizons
Having already deployed its software in Europe, US and India, Linecraft is presently entering into Southeast Asia and has been receiving a multitude of enquires from Middle East as well. When asked about its future roadmap, Jyotirmoy Ray, Head - Marketing & Strategic Partnerships, Wipro Linecraft AI says, “Going forward, we plan to enter into the hybrid sector and is currently in the process of developing numerous customized models & applications for the F&B, pharma and consumer care verticals. While we are also very much enthusiastic about foraying into the automated warehousing space in the coming days, our long term vision will be to enter into the process segment such as cement, steel, chemicals, paints and many other areas”.
