Indofen Uses Siemens Xcelerator to Power Smart Foundries

18 Jul 2025 CW Team

Indofen Furnaces LLP has implemented Siemens' Industrial Edge-based Performance Insight from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to digitise aluminium recycling and foundry operations. The solution enables real-time data visibility and smarter process control.

"Siemens Performance Insight provides our customers a comprehensive view of furnace performance including metal charging, fuel usage, and temperature," said MD Ezhil Kumar. The integration improves fuel efficiency, quality control, and predictive maintenance.

Suprakash Chaudhuri, Head of Digital Industries at Siemens India, stated, "This collaboration is a great testimony to how Siemens Xcelerator is enabling SMEs to thrive in a digital-first economy."

The edge solution supports scalable, sustainable operations and compliance with environmental regulations, driving India's transition to Industry 4.0.

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