With Eckelmann FactoryWare® Batch, we offer a software solution for the entire production process – from raw material intake to shipping. The goal: to increase productivity and cost efficiency for the bulk materials industry across a wide range of sectors.
From raw materials to the finished product
In the management system FactoryWare Batch, Eckelmann brings together decades of expertise in production and high-speed dosing and mixing systems. As a control system, FactoryWare Batch manages all transport, production, and finishing processes from the moment raw materials are delivered. In this way, the management system controls, monitors, and documents every step between delivery and the loading zone.
Horizontal and vertical coverage
The horizontal scope covers the entire factory: from raw material receipt through production and finishing processes to the shipment of the finished product. Throughout this process, all operations – including all transport activities – are continuously monitored by Eckelmann’s FactoryWare Batch management system.
The vertical scope includes
- Interfaces to higher-level ERP and reporting systems
- Interfaces to systems at the same level (e.g., material management systems)
- Interfaces to lower-level management systems (automation technology, PLCs)
Management system installed: Expansion in the black cleaning and mill areas.
Optimization of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Based on the customer-specific OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) targets, FactoryWare Batch continuously collects machine and plant data and prepares it for reporting:
- Recording and categorizing production downtime
- Collecting and analyzing performance and quality data
- Reporting to serve as the basis for optimization measures by the customer
By integrating IT systems and automation technology, Eckelmann engineers help our clients realize their full potential: Key performance indicator (KPI) generation and analysis are aimed, among other things, at
- Increased efficiency
- High system availability
- Predictive maintenance
- Collection and documentation of process data
OEE Dashboard
Image above: OEE Key Performance Indicators
Image below: Status-Report
Improved reproducibility for quality and productivity
FactoryWare Batch combines many features required for a company’s production chain:
- Master data management for materials, addresses, recipes, and process instructions, including version control.
- Parameterization of plant components (scales, drives, silos, tanks)
- Graphical production planning for easy order generation in multi-stage production processes
- Optimized comparability and transparency through standardized process control and logging
- Paperless laboratory data collection with laboratory equipment integration
- Tracking and tracing of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished products
FactoryWare Batch: Order and Formula for Grinding.
Image above: Existing managing system: a multi-stage concept that includes grinding scheduling and cleaning.
Image below: Tracking & Tracing via Eckelmann FactoryWare® Batch.
Case Studies
Do you have any questions?
Jörg Thomas
Head of Sales
Automation Projects
Email: j.thomas@eckelmann.de