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Complex manufacturing processes are broken down into sub-steps that can be mapped to individual machines. The overall process thus consists of a coordinated sequence of these sub-steps, or in other words: a concatenation of the machines involved. This linkage to a production line requires a conductor who coordinates the interaction of the machines and thus guides the overall process. The FactoryWare Line Management System (LMS) interconnects machines and automates the cross-machine execution of production processes. It thus assumes the role of the conductor and ensures smooth interaction between the machines.     

Our value proposition

  • Increase in productivity and quality by avoiding manual intervention and resulting interruptions in the production process
  • Increased productivity through connection to ERP level software. Production orders are received, optimally coordinated and executed. In addition all material flow is being tracked and recorded.  
  • Transparency by bundling and preparing process and machine data to form meaningful information or KPIs. This information can be used to generate digital CVs and to improve processes.
  • Simple and location-independent operation and monitoring through an animated web-based 3D representation of the entire production line (digital twin)

Our solution offering

  • vertical and horizontal system integration
  • Interfaces to ERP systems
  • Retrofits and modernization of existing installations 
  • Web-based, animated 3D representation of machines and plants for operation and monitoring 
  • Tracking & tracing of raw materials, intermediate and end products 
  • data analytics
  • Engineering, implementation and customer support