Unlocking efficiency and driving innovation in manufacturing operations

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace and defense, employing over 120,000 people across 345 facilities in 54 countries. Known for its innovation in aviation, defense systems, and space exploration, Lockheed Martin uses data-driven approaches to improve operational performance. The intelligent factory initiative, powered by Starburst Enterprise, helps the company standardize processes and improve decision-making by leveraging advanced data capabilities.

Lockheed Martin’s global operations presented several key challenges:

• Integrating data from diverse machines: Thousands of devices with proprietary protocols are needed to feed a unified analytics platform.
• Managing large data volumes: Terabytes of telemetry data generated daily required scalable solutions for analysis and storage.
• Improving real-time decision-making: Production teams needed access to timely insights to prevent delays and optimize workflows.

Using Starburst Enterprise for a unified data platform

To address these challenges, Lockheed Martin deployed Starburst Enterprise, which uses Trino’s high-performance SQL engine for real-time analytics:

• Standardizing data ingestion: MTConnect adapters convert machine data into a standard format (JSON), enabling seamless integration into Starburst.
• Low-latency querying: Starburst facilitates real-time and batch queries, supporting dashboards, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics.
• Scalability: The Starburst-powered data pipeline supports over 1,000 devices today and can expand to 2,000 in the coming years.

Greater efficiency and real-time insights

Lockheed Martin’s implementation of Starburst Enterprise delivered measurable improvements in data accessibility and operational performance:

• 60% of manufacturing sites integrated: Real-time data collection enabled decision-making at scale.
  
• 100+ TB of managed telemetry data: Scalable infrastructure supports the company’s growing production footprint.
• Better machine efficiency: Insights into machine losses allowed teams to refine production schedules and minimize waste.
• Reduced production downtime: Predictive maintenance capabilities prevented unexpected equipment failures.
• Faster issue resolution: Real-time dashboards and alerts facilitate quick responses to all production issues.
  Improved data accessibility: Analytics dashboards, data science models, and monitoring tools provide a consistent view of operations across the enterprise.

With Starburst, Lockheed Martin can scale its intelligent factory initiative to encompass all business units, ensuring consistent and reliable analytics across its global footprint. By unlocking the full potential of its data, the company continues to lead in innovation and operational excellence.