Delivering Real-Time Manufacturing Predictive Maintenance

The text discusses how Confluent and Apache Kafka® can be used in the engine manufacturing industry to provide real-time visibility during critical component machining, assembly, and testing processes. By bringing IT into the traditional manufacturing world of operational technology (OT), product quality is increased, waste is reduced, and risk is minimized. The article also highlights how data infrastructure transformation is crucial for modern manufacturers, as catching issues with specific components in real-time can dramatically reduce costs associated with scrap, rework, and brand damage. Furthermore, predictive maintenance leverages streaming data to identify issues before they occur, enabling proactive remediation and improving equipment lifespan. Confluent Cloud is a fully managed data streaming platform that supports large-scale durable data streaming use cases in the manufacturing space.