LTTS, Critical Manufacturing join forces to drive Danfoss’ smart manufacturing journey

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) in collaboration with Critical Manufacturing, a Portuguese software company specializing in future-ready manufacturing execution systems (MES), are joining forces to support the smart manufacturing journey of Danfoss.

The initial focus of this alliance is to collaborate with Danfoss, a Danish engineering group, to implement a comprehensive digital framework that leverages cutting-edge technologies and next-generation capabilities.

L&T Technology Services is an Indian company that works with plant operators to optimize efficiency, enhance productivity, and streamline operations while adhering to global sustainability standards.

Critical Manufacturing MES, designed to embrace Industry 4.0 technologies, offers a holistic approach to smart manufacturing of intricate and sophisticated products.

L&T Technology Services, Critical Manufacturing join forces to drive Danfoss’ smart manufacturing journey. Photo courtesy of Schnatzel/Wikimedia Commons.

The selection of Critical Manufacturing MES is an integral part of Danfoss’ Smart Manufacturing Journey, aiming to achieve greater visibility, transparency, improved quality, secure IT/OT operations, and faster time-to-market. By standardizing operations and processes, the platform will contribute to enhanced business process outcomes, compliance, and risk management.

Abhishek Sinha — L&T Technology Services Chief Operating Officer and Board Member said: “The advanced Critical Manufacturing MES complements our industry-leading technology services. Our combined expertise and understanding of the markets we serve, supported by the most modern MES platform for Industry 4.0 success, will enable us to drive better business outcomes for our manufacturing and industrial clients.”

Danfoss, with its widespread global presence, encompassing 97 factories across more than 20 countries, will initially deploy the MES within its Danfoss Climate Solutions segment. This segment is dedicated to leading the transition towards a greener future by providing integrated, energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions that promote sustainability in various sectors such as buildings, cold chains, industry, and infrastructure.

Critical Manufacturing, a subsidiary of ASM Pacific Technology, collaborates closely with a robust network of certified global partners, ensuring that customers have access to domain and application experts who provide continuous support throughout their projects.

Tarun Chopra — Danfoss Group IT Sr. Director, Head of Manufacturing Service, said: “We selected the Critical Manufacturing MES because of its best of suite capabilities that allows users to take advantage of different functionalities within the same unified architecture which is expected from a modern MOM platform.

“The product has been designed for the future and will enable us to drive innovation within our business. The improvement in operational efficiency and cost management control gives us a clear return on investment and will enable us to respond more quickly to changing market demands.”