Case study
Power monitoring at Element Engineering
Element Engineering wanted to enable real-time monitoring of power consumption, allowing for analysis of trends and optimisation of machine usage.
The business challenge
Prior to implementing the power monitoring solution, Element Engineering lacked visibility into the power consumption of their machinery, including their 3D printer. This gap hindered their ability to analyse energy usage trends, optimize operations, and identify energy-saving opportunities.
The solution
Element Engineering implemented the Shoestring Power Monitoring Kit on their 3D printer.
Element’s 3D printer runs daily, producing functional engineering parts, concept models and prototypes that shape their design and manufacturing processes. Until now, Element had no way of knowing exactly how much power it was using or how its consumption varied between different jobs. Now Element can analyse trends, optimise machine usage, and pinpoint ways to save energy,
The Shoestring power monitoring kit is designed to provide SMEs with practical, low-risk digitalisation solutions that are easy to implement and affordable. The technology enables real-time monitoring of power consumption, allowing for analysis of trends and optimisation of machine usage.
The outcomes
- Enhanced understanding of power consumption patterns of machinery, such as 3D printers.
- Ability to analyse trends and optimise machine usage for energy efficiency.
- Identification of opportunities to save energy across the entire machine shop.
- Empowered Element to undertake digitalisation without complexity.
What are the next steps?
Case study summary: Element Engineering
Solution setup:
- Solution: Power monitoring
- Deployed: Low-cost clamp-based sensors and Shoestring monitoring software
- Technology used: current sensor clamp and Shoestring monitoring software
- Technology cost: under $1,000 (AUD)
- Time taken to deploy: Installed and operational within one day
Outcomes:
- Understanding of power consumption patterns
- Ability to analyse trends and optimise machine usage for energy efficiency.
- Identification of opportunities to save energy
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The Element Engineering deployment was made possible through the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Food Industry Innovation Program
The Western Australian Government has signed a 4-year agreement to bring a world-first manufacturing initiative to Western Australia. DPIRD’s Food Industry Innovation program partnering with Shoestring to provide Western Australian SME’s with the opportunity to get on the digitalisation journey.
