Manufacturing.
Manufacturing technology bridges the digital and physical worlds. Factory floors run on decades-old systems, OT and IT speak different languages, and downtime has immediate physical consequences.
The hard truth: Industry 4.0 initiatives fail not because of technology limitations, but because of integration complexity.
Connecting the factory floor to the cloud
The Challenge
A manufacturing tech company needed to connect 500+ machines across 12 factories to a central analytics platform while maintaining OT security boundaries.
Our Approach
We designed an edge computing architecture, implemented secure OT/IT bridges, and built a real-time data pipeline that preserved operational integrity.
The Result
Connected 600 machines within 8 months, reduced unplanned downtime by 35%, and enabled predictive maintenance that saved £2M annually.
What makes Manufacturing different
OT/IT security boundaries
Legacy protocol complexity
Real-time reliability requirements
Physical safety implications
How we support Manufacturing growth
For Investors
Technology due diligence on manufacturing platforms, OT integration assessment, and scalability evaluation for industrial tech investments.
For Manufacturing Founders
Fractional CTO support, industrial architecture guidance, and hands-on help building secure, scalable manufacturing technology.
Why choose Rational Partners
Industrial Experience
We've connected factory floors to cloud platforms across automotive, pharma, and discrete manufacturing.
OT Security
Deep understanding of IEC 62443, Purdue model, and secure OT/IT integration patterns.
Real-Time Systems
Experience with edge computing, time-series databases, and real-time analytics at industrial scale.
30-minute initial discussion to understand your requirements, timeline and key concerns.