As industries embrace Industry 4.0, manufacturing companies are increasingly adopting real-time data analytics to optimize operations and enhance decision-making. The global smart manufacturing market, expected to reach $537.4 billion by 2027, reflects the growing need for advanced technologies that drive data-driven decisions.

Recognizing the need to stay ahead in this competitive landscape and meet these demands, Think7 partnered with Noventiq, leveraging Microsoft Fabric to enhance their smart manufacturing solutions. This integration aims to address key challenges like data handling, optimized performance, and scalability, enabling Think7 to provide real-time insights and operational efficiency across their product ecosystem.

About the Customer

Think7 Business Systems, based in Bangalore, is a leading provider of IoT-enabled software solutions for the manufacturing sector, specializing in smart technologies for industries such as automotive, aerospace, and engineering. Think7 specializes in smart manufacturing solutions, offering products like Smart PPAP, QMS, and Piston to optimize CAD imports, enhance quality management, and monitor machine productivity. Think7 is recognized for its ability to transform operations and drive innovation for over 10 leading manufacturing clients.

Business Scenario

As Think7’s client base expanded, the company faced increasing demands for efficient real-time data handling and analytics. Key challenges included:

• Real-Time Data Handling: Synchronizing CAD imports, QMS data, and machine metrics for actionable insights.
• Optimized Query Performance: Accelerating report generation and improving response times for decision-making.
• Scalability: Creating an architecture ready for predictive maintenance, trend analysis, and AI-driven insights.

The Solution

To address these challenges, Noventiq along with the customer team implemented a tailored solution using Microsoft Fabric.

1. Real-Time Data Synchronization for Think7 Piston

• Integrated machine data to hardware devices monitoring inspection, productivity, and production counts into the Microsoft Fabric environment.
• Enabled real-time synchronization for continuous insights into machine health and operational efficiency.
• Established dynamic alerts for anomalies, such as production lags and equipment failures.

2. Flat Table Creation for Quality Metrics

• Streamlined QMS data, including rejection analysis, digital check sheets, and control plans.
• Designed a flat table architecture to aggregate performance metrics, simplifying trend analysis.
• Improved query response times, enabling rapid insights and decision-making.

3. Incremental Pipeline for CAD Data in Smart PPAP

• Built an incremental data pipeline to process real-time CAD imports and updates.
• Reduced computational overhead while ensuring accurate data handling from customer CAD systems.
• Enabled instant detection of discrepancies in CAD drawings to enhance operational efficiency.

4. Comprehensive Testing and Validation

• Conducted rigorous testing to validate data integration workflows across Think7’s ecosystem.

• Ensured reliable monitoring and synchronization, setting the stage for AI-driven analytics.

The Benefits

The collaboration with Noventiq and Microsoft delivered measurable outcomes for Think7:

1. Enhanced Operational Efficiency

Provided real-time visibility into machine performance and quality metrics along with accelerated CAD imports and data validation processes.

2. Improved Query Performance

Reduced reporting times, enabling faster, data-driven decision-making for Think7’s clients.

3. Proactive Monitoring and Alerts

Dynamic anomaly detection improved uptime and productivity through proactive maintenance.

4. Scalable Architecture for Growth

Future-ready infrastructure supports advanced analytics and AI-driven insights.

Advanced Use Cases Enabled

Through the seamless integration of Microsoft Fabric, Think7 unlocked the potential to address critical business challenges while exploring new possibilities for operational excellence. These advanced use cases are driving innovation and delivering measurable value:

• Predictive Maintenance: Now Think7 can leverage real-time machine data to predict failures, reduce downtime, and optimize productivity.
• Anomaly Detection: QMS data can be analysed to detect quality issues and provide alerts for compliance risks.
• Customer Behaviour Analysis: Smart PPAP enhancements enabled detailed trend analysis of CAD processes, improving customer satisfaction.

“Noventiq has been instrumental in our transformation journey. Their expertise in data analytics and cloud modernization has empowered us to deliver unparalleled value to our clients.” - Raghu Shenoy, CTO at Think7

The Way Forward

Building on Microsoft Fabric's success, Think7 plans to enhance its smart manufacturing with advanced technologies and analytics. The partnership with Noventiq drives innovation in predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and customer insights, keeping Think7 ahead in the industry.

Future plans include scaling with AI-driven models, expanding real-time monitoring, and integrating IoT data for unified analytics. With Noventiq as a trusted partner, Think7 is set to sustain growth and deliver exceptional value.

“Think7’s focus on manufacturing transformation aligns with Noventiq’s expertise in cloud and data analytics. Using Microsoft Fabric, we’ve enabled real-time insights and efficiency, showcasing technology’s role in driving innovation.” - Kiran Babu, Director – Solution Sales at Noventiq India