Case studies

With more than 31,000 balers operating worldwide, Kadant PAAL needed a fast, efficient way to support customers remotely. By integrating Ewon Cosy+, the company drastically reduced response times and downtime. Discover how remote connectivity transformed Kadant PAAL's global service strategy.

Since 2018, a German company active in gas storage & gas delivery has partnered with our certified service team through a recurring service contract to keep its industrial networks running at peak performance. In an industry where downtime can trigger significant regulatory penalties, maintaining network reliability is a critical strategic priority.

With millions of bags handled daily, smooth operations are critical for an airport's luggage handling system. See how HMS Networks audited the network and delivered a solution to enhance performance.

Hoek Group relies on Anybus Diagnostics to keep its fully automated flower logistics running smoothly. Real-time network insights ensure maximum uptime and reliable global operations.

Coca-Cola’s beverage filling line was facing recurring PROFIBUS network failures that caused hours of downtime and jeopardized Production Line Utilization Efficiency — a key production KPI. With Anybus Diagnostics and Ewon solutions, Coca-Cola improved uptime and boosted overall production efficiency.

G. Smeyers relies on Ewon Netbiter for smart drainage control at major sites like Royers Lock in Antwerp, Belgium. Real-time monitoring cuts downtime and improves water management. With over 185 devices deployed, Smeyers sets a new standard for efficient, data-driven site management.

Discover how KLABS partnered with HMS Networks to achieve seamless integration, enabling new opportunities for KLABS’ joystick through reliable network communication.

Discover how Express Engineering uses Ewon Netbiter and Argos to remotely monitor and manage rental generators across the Middle East — securely, efficiently, and in real time. A futureproof solution for critical equipment and evolving energy needs.

Ewon Flexy empowers Aerofloat to deliver smarter, faster, and more cost-effective water treatment solutions. By enabling rapid remote diagnostics and system updates in under 10 minutes, it has become a key asset in Aerofloat's service excellence and global competitiveness.

See how quick integration with Anybus CompactCom led to stable, high-volume deployments in semiconductor manufacturing.

In circuit racing, precise and real-time timing data is crucial for accurate race results and performance tracking. MYLAPS, a sports timing technology company, needed a reliable and fast Ethernet solution to transmit data like speeds, locations, and timing to various stakeholders, including racetrack operators and drivers. The existing Ethernet switches lacked the necessary reliability and availability for such high-demand applications.

Entwässerungsbetriebe Würzburg was facing the challenge of upgrading its remote monitoring infrastructure for 70 pumping stations due to the switch-off of the 3G mobile network. The existing 3G Siemens TC35i modem, PLCs, and SCADA system were outdated and incompatible with the new 4G network. The utility needed a solution that could maintain the current infrastructure while preparing for future upgrades and ensuring secure, real-time remote access via OpenVPN.

A natural gas utility overseeing 75 remote supply stations needed to modernize its network by transitioning from satellite to cellular connectivity, while maintaining the ability to manage both. The challenge involved routing traffic from cellular and satellite sources to serial Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) and TCP routers, along with enhancing security by adding password protection to the RTUs. The utility faced supply delays and sought a solution from Red Lion. The FlexEdge DA50 simplified the utility’s infrastructure by consolidating equipment and enabling better monitoring, security, and diagnostics. With its new system, the utility improved its operational efficiency, reduced equipment, and enhanced the ability to remotely manage stations, ultimately supporting plans for future expansion.

A municipal wastewater facility needed to upgrade its control system to connect 11 remote assets across the county, facing challenges with outdated dial-up connections and slow data transmission. The facility required better visibility and control over its remote sites.

A large oil and gas company in Texas faced network failures due to extreme heat, impacting production and profitability. Their existing commercial-grade switches couldn’t withstand harsh conditions, prompting the search for a more durable solution.

Red Lion’s FlexEdge®, powered by Crimson®, captures and converts all industry-standard protocols for connectivity to SCADA and ERP systems, as well as for logging data into a database. A pre-figured MQTT makes connecting to the most common cloud providers simple and easy

Red Lion’s FlexEdge provides the mining industry with a flexible edge device that enhances the industry’s ability to provide sustainable solutions, and that can adapt to solve a wide array of problems in multi-vendor environments.

Learn how Red Lion’s FlexEdge enables secure data brokering by leveraging both MQTT and OPC-UA in the same application, reducing system complexity and increasing data visibility.