Energy waste is a silent cost in manufacturing. This article reveals how real-time, device-level monitoring from Panoramic Power helps manufacturers cut unnecessary expenses, optimize operations, and improve efficiency. Learn how instant visibility into energy use transforms data into action—reducing costs, preventing downtime, and driving smarter decision-making. If you’re ready to work smarter, not harder, start by uncovering the insights hiding in your energy data.
The proverbial experts say one should work smarter, not harder. It sounds good, but how does one actually reach this lofty goal? It comes down to achieving maximum results with the least amount of effort. In the context of manufacturing, this means working machinery and production lines to their maximum potential while keeping costs down.
The manufacturing sector in the United States accounts for 74% of total industrial energy consumption. The huge amount of energy needed to run a factory, combined with fluctuating (and often rising) prices, means that energy costs are a substantial part of a manufacturer’s budget. With companies across the board under pressure to reduce costs, manufacturers are motivated to detect and eliminate unnecessary energy expenditure. The challenge lies in finding a way to do so efficiently.
The equivalent human resource costs involved in manually analyzing the energy consumption of each piece of equipment, computer, or even light fixture would likely exceed any potential savings and certainly not fit the definition of working smarter, not harder.
In today's competitive landscape, efficient energy management is crucial for sustainability and cost reduction. Panoramic Power offers cutting-edge solutions to help businesses optimize their energy use and achieve significant savings.
Imagine a window into your actual energy usage, right down to the device level in real time. At the click of a button, you can see just how much energy is being consumed by the entire production line, by specific pieces of machinery, or even by each office.
This picture of energy consumption is only the first step. Now imagine that in this same window, you can also see the associated costs. Not only can you now visualize exactly how much energy your factory is using, but you can map the use to specific costs.
This is exactly what Panoramic Power offers. The system’s unique “time view” dashboard gives you detailed, accurate, real-time information on actual consumption and associated costs. Rather than combing through endless energy bills trying to identify where your costs are originating, you can see the full picture all on one dashboard.
The clear visualization of actual consumption and cost is just the first step. Energy costs are not linear, and there are highs and lows that are part of a normal pattern of consumption that could look different for each site. For example, if your factory doesn’t operate on Saturdays or Sundays, the machines should be off and the consumption and costs should reflect that.
With Panoramic Power, you can set benchmarks and limits so that you can be automatically alerted to any deviation. If someone forgot to turn off the equipment before they leave on Friday, you’ll know immediately that there is unusual activity outside the normal hours and will be able to take action before incurring extra costs.
Pincroft, a large textile finisher in Europe, uses a huge amount of hot water, steam, and electricity to power its operations. They were convinced that money and energy were being wasted but were unsure how to identify the source. Within three months of installing Panoramic Power, they had uncovered unnecessary consumption during weekend hours and were subsequently able to reduce their weekend energy spend by 94%.
Adopt smarter energy management practices with Panoramic Power. The Panoramic Power platform and the insights it generates, help you optimize energy use, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency.
Ready to start working smarter, not harder? Learn more about Panoramic Power.
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