A groundbreaking collaboration has been formed between Indofen Furnaces LLP, a leading manufacturer of furnaces for the aluminium and die-casting sector, and Siemens, a German industrial automation leader. This partnership aims to drive digital transformation and redefine the aluminium recycling and die-casting landscape through the implementation of real-time operational insights and data-driven advancements. By integrating edge computing and real-time analytics, Indofen has achieved significant performance gains, including enhanced operational transparency, improved process control, and accelerated decision-making capabilities.
The collaboration will unlock higher levels of efficiency, scalability, and sustainability for customers, creating a diversified change within the aluminium foundry and recycling sector. In the die-casting sector, where fuel intensity, operational continuity, and process consistency are crucial, this partnership will provide innovative strategies and precision planning to balance sustainability and profitability. Indofen’s integrated solution has enabled companies to optimize fuel consumption, minimize unplanned downtime, and maintain consistent product quality while ensuring compliance with regulatory and environmental standards.
The Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, featuring Siemens Performance Insight, provides an open digital platform designed to accelerate digital transformation across industries. This solution offers a strategic pathway toward enhanced performance and sustainable growth for the aluminium recycling and foundry sector, where energy intensity, process variability, and quality control remain persistent challenges. The partnership enables real-time visibility into furnace operations, covering parameters like fuel usage, metal charging, and temperature, improving process control and consistent output.
Data-driven insights enable significant reductions in fuel consumption and emissions, aligning operations with sustainability and compliance mandates. Predictive analytics help reduce unplanned downtime, while modular scalability ensures growth without compromising efficiency. Enhanced traceability and reporting further strengthen regulatory and safety compliance. According to Ezhil Kumar, Managing Director of Indofen, the Siemens Performance Insight provides customers with a comprehensive view of furnace performance, enabling operational transparency and swift informed decision-making.
Suprakash Chaudhuri, Head of Digital Industries at Siemens Limited, India, stated that digitalization is the key to unlocking the full potential of India’s manufacturing sector. This collaboration is a testament to how the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio is enabling India’s small and medium enterprises to thrive in a digital-first economy by delivering scalable, intelligent, and future-ready solutions. The partnership between Indofen and Siemens is expected to have a significant impact on the aluminium recycling and die-casting sector, driving growth, sustainability, and innovation in the industry.