# Blixt ZERO™ installed in Sanmina’s industrial manufacturing plant

5 Mar, 2025

Written By [Mattias Lunius](/content/sparks?author=691b23518aa37437f490e898/index.html)

**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**.