Simone AemmerSulzer Schmid is a technology innovator in the renewable energy inspection sector, focussing on wind turbines. The collaborative and cloud-based 3DX™ Blade Platform integrates every aspect of the rotor blade inspection in one place and covers inspection planning, data processing as well as report generation and long-term data analytics.
Efficiency and cost savings are achieved by a high degree of automation, both by using autonomous drones without the need for manual piloting, as well as AI-supported software tools to process the data once it is securely uploaded and stored in the cloud. By having instant access to this inspection data, wind park owners and operators as well as turbine manufacturers can make informed decisions about the timing of repairs and improve the annual energy production by reducing downtime.
Sulzer Schmid utilize Azure and Power BI for their 3DX™ Blade Platform and developing new features is crucial for continuous success in the market. By being part of Microsoft for Startups, Sulzer Schmid is given considerable support in doing so. As a key factor, the mentoring element provides access to a team of experts who participate actively in development projects and offer valuable support. In bi-weekly meetings, the dedicated mentor pulls together relevant Microsoft experts, so called Black Belts, from various areas who review the progress and offer solutions to problems Sulzer Schmid encounter.
Thanks to the ongoing support and dedication from the Microsoft team, Sulzer Schmid has managed to maximize the use of Azure and Power BI and develop a state-of-the-art software solution and intuitive dashboard for their 3DX™ Blade Platform. ”Cloud is a buzz word but what it actuallymeans is highly complex. For us as a small company, it is invaluable to have direct access to the Microsoft experts within this area. Through their competence we can find quick solutions to complex problems and enhance the user-experience to the benefit of our customers,” says Tom Sulzer, CEO and co-founder of Sulzer Schmid. “We are humbled over the uncomplicated, direct and passionate collaboration we have with Microsoft’s experts. Being part of the Microsoft for Startups program puts us in a different league and helps us developing top notch solutions,” adds Stefan Zeiger, Head of Software Development.
“To actively support the growth of an innovative and high-tech company such as Sulzer Schmid is why we developed Microsoft for Startups. We are delighted to help Sulzer Schmid leverage the capabilities of Microsoft Azure and our other tools,” says Tim Moser, Project Manager of Microsoft for Startups Switzerland. “Collaborating with Sulzer Schmid in our Startup Program has been very rewarding assignment, complementing my day-to-day responsibilities at Microsoft. Startups like Sulzer Schmid are very well aligned with Microsoft’s commitment to Sustainability and a perfect fit for our Azure Ecosystem”, says Alain Schäfer, Senior Account Executive at Microsoft Switzerland and mentor of Sulzer Schmid.