Case Study: Daimler Relies Upon HiveMQ During Automotive Manufacturing
Learn how and why Daimler uses HiveMQ to manage information flow between vehicle diagnostics system test devices on the factory floor and server-side enterprise IT systems
Daimler’s non-stop manufacturing process requires reliable software infrastructure
Vehicle diagnostics systems are a critical part of the manufacturing process. If vehicle diagnostics systems go down for more than 10 minutes, the manufacturing process may stop. This is because vehicle diagnostics systems fulfill some core functionality in the manufacturing process, such as calibrating sensors controlled by an engine control unit, flashing new firmware, personalizing keys to the car and testing to make sure each engine control unit works properly. Vehicle diagnostics systems also generate the test documentation required for the regulatory requirements of the destination country for the vehicle.
HiveMQ ensures reliable messaging to and from the factory floor
Daimler selected HiveMQ’s MQTT (message queuing telemetry transport) broker since they needed a reliable message platform to operate in their factories. Vehicle diagnostics system test devices move around the factory floor and network access is not always guaranteed since there may be some blind spots in the factory. Daimler saw the benefits of MQTT’s ability to provide continuous data exchange between vehicle diagnostics system test devices on the factory floor and server-side enterprise IT systems even when network connectivity is poor.
<h3 id="a-reliable-partner-providing-enterprise-support-and-maintenance">A reliable partner providing enterprise support and maintenance</h3><p>When looking for an MQTT broker, Daimler selected HiveMQ due to the professional enterprise support and maintenance provided by HiveMQ. “<em>We wanted a solution that was maintained, tested and supported by a company,</em>” explains Jochen Vajda, Chief Architect VDS. “<em>The team at HiveMQ have impressed us since the start. They are very responsive to our questions and requirements and have delivered a high-quality product.</em>”</p>
Whether you’re a large multinational OEM or a specialist local manufacturer, HiveMQ’s MQTT technology offers a simple, fast, and efficient way to share information between the factory floor and your enterprise IT system.