Step by step
Before changing existing systems, we study how your production line operates and define the software requirements. We do this in two steps, together with your team.
Walk through the plant
We map production with the people involved in each process.
What we do and what you get
What we do
- Production line assessment with production, engineering and IT teams
- A map of every data handover, station by station
- An inventory of machine interfaces and data exports
What you get
- A detailed summary of current data flows
- A jointly defined goal
Review the data to be recorded
Together we define what data makes up the complete history of a finished product.
What we do and what you get
What we do
- Prepare the data model
- Review stations and processes
- Plan integration with ERP and other systems
What you get
- A specification your team can review item by item
- Defined tasks and responsibilities
Implementation
We load the system with test data and simulate production. If the tests succeed, we can start the line with real data.
Pilot on a single line
We start live operation on one designated production line. We expand to the others when the pilot meets the agreed conditions.
What we do and what you get
What we do
- Deployment on a single production line
- Connect the first machines
- Train the operators
What you get
- Production units traced from the first station to packaging
- Operator feedback incorporated into the next iteration
Roll out
After successful testing, we launch the remaining production lines.
What we do and what you get
What we do
- More production lines
- Follow-up training
What you get
- One system across the whole plant
- Production processes managed in the new system
Support and extend
- Support agreement
- Regular, announced releases
- New stations and reports as the line changes
Connected to what you already run.
Next: what we need from youWhat we need from you
- A process contact
- One person who can explain production in detail.
- Access to the line
- We work at the stations with operators, shift leads and engineers.
- Documentation
- Descriptions of the stations you want connected.
- An IT contact
- For the ERP interface, the network and the servers the system will run on.
Questions we hear first
Do we have to replace our ERP?
No. The ERP handles orders, materials and finance. We connect to it and communicate with it.
Our machines come from different vendors. Is that a problem?
Mixed lines are normal. We connect to each machine through what it supports, such as file exports, databases or APIs. We check the options on the line before defining the scope.
How long does a pilot take?
The number of stations and interfaces determines the pilot duration. After walking the line, we can give you an informed estimate.
Where is production data stored and who can access it?
We agree with your IT team at the start of the project where the system will run and who can access it.
Can you build software that is not an MES?
Yes. We also develop custom industrial software.