Blixt ZERO™ installed in Sanmina’s industrial manufacturing plant

5 Mar, 2025

Written By Mattias Lunius

Revolutionizing machine monitoring and energy efficiency: How Blixt and Sanmina Örnsköldsvik are transforming industrial operations

In today’s fast-paced industrial world, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability are more critical than ever. At Blixt, we are on a mission to revolutionize machine monitoring and energy management, helping manufacturers maximize uptime and reduce operational costs. Our latest partnership with Sanmina Örnsköldsvik is a major step forward in predictive maintenance, optimizing energy use, and ensuring seamless industrial performance.

A new era of industrial monitoring

Traditional machine monitoring methods often fall short in detecting issues before they cause disruptions. That’s why Blixt’s software-defined electricity switches are a game-changer. These intelligent devices provide granular insights into machine power consumption, allowing for:

» Real-time anomaly detection—fingerprinting normal energy usage and identifying deviations before failures occur.

» Predictive maintenance capabilities—anticipating problems and reducing costly downtime.

» Data-driven decision-making—empowering manufacturers to optimize efficiency and sustainability.

“Machine performance and reliability are more critical than ever in modern manufacturing,” says Daniel Öhlander, Head of Business Development at Blixt. “With Advanced Machine Monitoring, companies like Sanmina can proactively optimize machine health, ensuring continuous production with minimal energy waste.”

Key benefits of advanced machine monitoring

• Preventing Downtime with Predictive Analytics: Our system continuously analyzes power consumption, flagging potential failures before they disrupt production.

• Optimizing Performance & Energy Use: By tracking motors, pumps, heaters, compressors, and chargers, we help Sanmina fine-tune machine efficiency and reduce unnecessary energy consumption.

• Real-Time Machine Health Insights: Power data—including amperage, voltage, and frequency—is securely streamed to the BL!XT cloud, providing a comprehensive view of machine conditions and performance trends.

Expanding machine connectivity

One of the challenges manufacturers face is integrating non-connectable machines into smart factory systems. By using Blixt switches, Sanmina is now bridging this gap—allowing previously isolated machines to join their connected energy ecosystem. This innovation not only enhances operational control but also unlocks new opportunities for data-driven efficiency improvements.

“As we move toward a more energy-efficient future, the ability to monitor and optimize machine performance in real time is a game-changer,” says Tord Berggren, MD Sanmina Sweden and VP Plant Manager at Sanmina Örnsköldsvik. “Our collaboration with Blixt enables us to reduce energy waste, improve operational efficiency, and enhance production reliability.”

Shaping the future of smart manufacturing

As industries push towards greater automation, energy efficiency and predictive maintenance will play a pivotal role in maintaining competitiveness and sustainability. With Advanced Machine Monitoring, manufacturers like Sanmina can confidently optimize their operations— reducing costs, enhancing reliability, and embracing a smarter, data-driven future.