Challenge

SKF needed a scalable solution to monitor and analyze its top energy consumers—compressors, chillers, and furnaces—across 80+ meters in real time, replacing manual reporting with actionable insights.

Outcome

Using Itanta's no-code analytics platform, SKF achieved 100% automated reporting, integrated 5,000+ energy tags, and realized ROI within 6 months—without writing a single line of code.

At a glance

• 5,000+ — Energy Tags Integrated
• 100% — Automated Reports
• 6 Months — Time to ROI

About SKF

SKF India Ltd., a subsidiary of Sweden-based AB SKF, is a leading provider of bearings, seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems, and condition monitoring services. Established in 1923, SKF has grown into a cornerstone of India's industrial landscape.

Headquarters: Pune, India · Industry: Manufacturing & Precision Engineering · Size: Enterprise (10,000+)

Introduction

In an increasingly data-driven industrial landscape, the ability to monitor, analyze, and act on energy usage in real time is critical to achieving operational efficiency and sustainability. In today's data-driven industry, real-time energy insights are key to operational efficiency and sustainability. SKF needed a scalable solution to monitor and analyze its top energy consumers—like compressors, chillers, and furnaces—and make faster, more informed decisions.

This case study explores how SKF, a global leader in precision engineering, leveraged the Itanta Analytics platform to modernize its Energy Management System (EMS) at its Bangalore facility.

The Challenge

Before Itanta, SKF's Bangalore facility faced several critical obstacles in managing energy operations effectively.

• Manual Data Collection: Energy data from 80+ meters across compressors, chillers, and furnaces was gathered manually—consuming valuable engineering hours and introducing delays in decision-making.
• Fragmented Visibility: No unified view existed across equipment types and shifts. Data was siloed in spreadsheets and disconnected systems, making cross-functional analysis nearly impossible.
• Delayed Reporting: Reports were generated manually on a weekly or monthly basis, meaning anomalies and inefficiencies were discovered too late to take corrective action in real time.
• Scalability Constraints: The existing approach couldn't scale as SKF added more meters and data points. Custom-coded solutions required IT involvement and long development cycles.
• No Real-Time Alerts: Without automated monitoring, unusual consumption spikes or equipment anomalies went unnoticed until the next manual review cycle.
• Sustainability Tracking Gap: SKF's Lean, Green, Digital (LGD) strategy demanded precise energy tracking to meet sustainability goals—but the existing tools couldn't deliver the granularity needed.

Highlights

• Unified platform for monitoring 80+ energy meters in real time
• Custom dashboards for shift-wise and equipment-level visibility
• Live data updates every few minutes—no coding required
• Helps align plant operations with sustainability and smart factory goals
• Scalable success—SKF expanded Itanta to other plant sites after proven results at the initial facility

This is not just a case of digital transformation—it's a blueprint for how industrial facilities can harness no-code analytics to turn raw data into real-time intelligence.

SKF India

Driving Innovation in Engineering and Smart Manufacturing

SKF India Ltd., a subsidiary of Sweden-based AB SKF, is a leading provider of bearings, seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems, and condition monitoring services. Established in 1923, the company has grown into a cornerstone of India's industrial landscape.

• Headquartered in Pune with 6 manufacturing units across the country
• Serves critical sectors: automotive, energy, construction, aerospace, and general industry
• Backed by a vast distributor and service network across India
• Guided by the Lean, Green, Digital (LGD) strategy for sustainable, smart operations
• Focus on smart manufacturing and IoT integration to enhance productivity
• Initiatives like the "Future Factory" program aim to digitize and streamline operations end-to-end

With a focus on innovation and digital transformation, SKF India continues to set benchmarks for operational excellence and sustainable growth in the industrial sector.

System Architecture

Data Acquisition

The acquisition layer uses Itanta DS Manager to bring data into the system. Two key components enable this:

• SQL Connector: Connects to external databases and brings in relevant data efficiently.
• Unified Namespace Configuration: Organizes incoming data in a clear and consistent way, making it easier to manage, access, and use across the system.

Data Aggregation

In this layer, data is processed and transformed using the built-in Formula Builder.

• Formula Builder: Allows users to create custom calculations and apply logic to the data—without writing any code. This helps turn raw data into meaningful metrics that match specific operational or business needs.

Data Visualization

This layer enables users to easily interpret data through customizable dashboards.

• No-Code Dashboard Builder: Empowers users to build real-time dashboards using drag-and-drop components like pie charts, tables, and line graphs. These visual tools help monitor key metrics such as power consumption metrics.

Data Distribution

The distribution layer supports various channels to share insights and reports, ensuring flexibility in delivery.

• Scheduler: Automates the sending of reports and alerts through multiple options such as email, data exports, and notifications. In this case, email was primarily used to keep stakeholders consistently informed and enable timely decision-making.

Itanta's Approach

No-Code Intelligence, Real-Time Action

The Itanta platform was deployed as a full-stack, real-time analytics layer over the client's existing SCADA and PLC infrastructure. It brought together data, automation, and visualization—without requiring custom code or IT complexity.

• Native SQL Connector: Pull live data from SCADA/PLC systems seamlessly
• Unified Dashboards: Monitor View and Graphical View gave stakeholders a complete view of energy flow—across all sources and consumption points
• Formula Builder: Automated daily, shift-wise, and monthly consumption calculations—minimizing manual reporting
• Live Data Refreshes: Ensured timely detection of anomalies or sudden spikes in usage
• Shift Configuration: Enabled clear performance comparisons across shifts, helping identify patterns and inefficiencies
• Role-Based Access: Delivered personalized views for operators, engineers, and managers—so each team saw only the data they needed

The result was faster insights, better alignment across teams, and smarter, data-led decisions at every level.

Sneak Peek of the Dashboards

SKF's energy monitoring dashboards provide comprehensive views for operators and managers to track energy usage patterns at a glance.

• Monitor View: Tables and pie charts are used to show the consumption across all energy sources in real time.
• Consumption Overview: Displays real-time energy consumption data across various sources like EB, DG, and Solar, along with power factor and transformer metrics.

Results

The implementation of Itanta's analytics platform upgraded manual reporting to real-time, shift-wise insights for faster, smarter decisions.

• 5,000+ — Energy Tags Integrated. Energy tags integrated from Iconic Scada
• 100% — Automated Reports. Automated report generation
• 6 Months — Time to ROI. The implementation achieved a clear return on investment (ROI) within just 6 months
• 360° — Operational Visibility. Operational perspective across energy sources and consumption points gained by the stakeholders
• Improved — Decision-Making. Shift-level analysis allowed teams to track and compare performance across 3 daily shifts. All meter data was unified into one platform, reducing information silos.

Conclusion

The successful deployment of Itanta Analytics at SKF showcases how modern manufacturers can unlock real-time energy intelligence through a no-code, scalable, and highly integrable platform, which provided SKF with a unified, intuitive view of its entire energy ecosystem.

• Unified energy view across the entire plant—live, accurate, and accessible
• No-code platform—enabled fast setup with zero coding or IT burden
• Native connectors—seamless data flow from 80+ meters and sources
• Live dashboards—instant insights for engineers, planners, and leadership
• Faster decisions—eliminated delays caused by manual reporting
• Reduced costs—no need for custom development or technical resources
• Supports sustainability goals—through real-time energy tracking and optimization

In a world where data is the new utility, Itanta Analytics enables manufacturers to not just collect data—but to act on it, in the moment it matters. Itanta isn't just a platform—it's a catalyst for smart, data-driven manufacturing.

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