MANN + HUMMEL
Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things ( IoT ) is everywhere . The digital economy is impacting upon almost every individual and business ’ s lives , from smartphonecontrolled central heating to M2M communication on production lines .
In the filtration industry , MANN- HUMMEL is leading the way in digitisation , innovation and embracement of IoT . Already the leading filter producer and supplier in the world , the company manufactures more than 700 million filter elements each year – elements with the potential to become smart .
Its 20,000-strong workforce across more than 70 locations worldwide help to produce and sell about € 4 billion-worth of filter products each year , helping automotive and mechanical engineering industries become cleaner , more efficient and , in the future , smarter .
The group ’ s product portfolio includes air filter systems , intake manifold systems , liquid filter systems , and technical plastic parts , as well as filter elements for vehicle servicing and repair . For mechanical engineering , process engineering and other industrial applications , the company ’ s product range encompasses industrial filters , membrane filters for water filtration and filter systems . In the last years , due the growing concern associated with reductions in air quality , the group is developing an extensive range of air filters for various applications like cabin filters , air purifier filters , and filters for HVAC system . With such solutions , buildings and transportation systems are able to provide the right air quality to their occupants and so at the lowest energy cost . This is also
“ In two years ’ time I want all parts of the organisation to be on a digital roadmap or path ” – Nicolas Payen , MANN + HUMMEL Group ’ s Director of IoT Lab
88 January 2017