AWARD
MIMA Winners 2023

Construction monitoring

This year's overall winner was fischerwerke GmbH & Co. KG for its “fischer Construction Monitoring” technology. This technology demonstrates what an intelligent and innovative solution for monitoring fasteners can look like through cloud-based transmission of sensor data and integrated data visualization. The solution allows users to instantly monitor construction forces and loads at the fastener point in real time.

This technology has a significant impact on measurement accuracy and predictive maintenance, differentiating it from traditional laboratory measurement technology and mechanical interlock devices. As a comprehensive, cost-effective and easily accessible solution for site conditions, the system is particularly groundbreaking. Currently, fischerwerke's tool is being used successfully in German robotics and crane technology; further projects in various industries with international reach are being planned.

As one of the jury members said: “This technology is a real game changer for the construction industry. It clearly stands out from conventional measuring and interlocking methods. We look forward to seeing their future projects in other industries.”

Q3-Premium – Decision Intelligence Solution for Quality Management in Steel Manufacturing

DANIELI AUTOMATION + BEANTECH won in the Innovate! category thanks to Q3-Premium, a pioneering modular solution for plant-wide quality control and assurance. This suite of software modules is designed to meet the increasing requirements of steel production. Based on state-of-the-art IIoT, analytics and AI technologies and methodologies, the application builds a powerful quality-controlled system that is aimed at production optimization and final product quality improvement. It is expected to improve the conformity rate, as well as reduce overall waste, consumption and emissions.

Remote access using Equipment-as-a-Service

TRUMPF Werkzeugmaschinen SE & Co. KG teamed up with the start-up prenode GmbH to win in the Scale! category. Together, the two companies developed a new technology that enables live monitoring and remote troubleshooting for Equipment-as-a-Service (EaaS) in the sheet metal industry. Compared to existing solutions, the technology is unique in its ability to enable live monitoring combined with remote access, as well as in its use of Umati (OPC UA) to enable rapid troubleshooting by operators. The solution not only helps companies eliminate conflicts that arise in real time, but also increases visibility into actual production costs and profitability, making it technically relevant to other industries as well.

The Digital Manufacturing Acceleration Program

The Add Value! award went to the Paris-based food company Danone. The Danone Digital Manufacturing Acceleration program (DMA) aims to modernize Danone's global production factories to Industry 4.0 levels and beyond. Kicking off in Europe, the program is expected to increase future factory efficiency, flexibility and resilience. It comprises three streams: Blue Stream to support factories in identifying future use cases; Tech Stream to provide standardized and future-proof technical solutions; and Yellow Stream to improve the strategic planning and change management competencies in factories and minimize social impact with the use of digital training opportunities. This program is strongly impact-oriented and based on a methodology of changing people, technology and their interaction.

Trusted Traceability

Siemens AG - Digital Enterprise & Digital Services won in the Disrupt! category with a unique, holistic solution that creates more transparency along the supply and value chain. Ensuring supply and value chain transparency and traceability is a core objective of any company that wants to stay ahead of the curve in a competitive environment. The solution “Trusted Traceability” combines operational technology (OT), information technology (IT) know-how, the digital twin, trust technologies and Siemens' industry specific expertise into a ready-to-use application that ensures recall efficiency, regulatory compliance and more.

Reducing the carbon footprint in stainless steel production

Finnish stainless steel manufacturer Outokumpu Oyj received this year's award for the most sustainable solution. It’s no secret that there is a growing need for companies to reduce all indirect emissions from their value chain. In fact, many are already calculating and reporting direct and indirect emissions. To calculate CO2 emissions along the entire supply chain, it is essential to also know the environmental impact of the materials used. Outokumpu Oyj developed a model that calculates the carbon footprint of its stainless steel products based on actual production and energy consumption data. This product-specific data benefits customers by providing valuable information on the extent to which Outokumpu Oyj’s materials contribute to the overall carbon footprint of their operations, and enables Outokumpu Oyj to more accurately monitor and reduce emissions in its own production.