Visual Factories

Visual Factories is a Digital Performance Monitoring™ platform designed to optimize productivity in factories. According to the vendor, it provides real-time insights into factory operations, allowing manufacturers to monitor and control their production processes. The product is suitable for discrete manufacturers of any size, from small to large enterprises. It is said to be a valuable tool for professionals involved in factory operations, including machine operators, floor managers, and top management. The vendor claims that Visual Factories has been successfully implemented in industries such as automotive, electronics, consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals, enabling manufacturers to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Connectivity: According to the vendor, Visual Factories allows for easy connectivity to any machine or workstation in the factory. It supports a wide range of machine communication standards such as MTconnect and OPC UA. The solution is said to be compatible with machines with or without PLCs, ensuring compatibility with various infrastructures.

Real-time Insights: The vendor claims that Visual Factories provides real-time analytics and insights into factory operations. Users can visualize factory performance per line, per machine, and per product. The tool is said to identify inefficiencies as they occur and alerts users, allowing for immediate action to address challenges.

Accurate Production Data: According to the vendor, Visual Factories eliminates the need for manual data entry by automatically collecting and analyzing data from machines. It is claimed to ensure 100% accurate real-time production data, eliminating guesswork and providing reliable information for decision-making.

Optimal Capacity Monitoring: The platform enables users to determine the optimal capacity per part and per machine, according to the vendor. It is said to help identify machines that are not working at their optimal pace, allowing for proactive measures to improve productivity. Managers can monitor and control productivity from anywhere in the world through the cloud-based solution.

Simple Installation and Use: Visual Factories is designed to be straightforward and quick to install on any machine or workstation, according to the vendor. It offers a plug-and-play experience, allowing users to start using the solution within hours. The tool is claimed to be compatible with various machine infrastructures, including PLCs from different manufacturers.

Actionable Visualizations: The vendor states that Visual Factories delivers clear and actionable visualizations of factory operations. Users can easily see what is happening at every stage of the manufacturing process. The vendor claims that the right people, from machine operators to top management, have access to the specific information they need to optimize productivity.

Scalability: According to the vendor, Visual Factories is a scalable solution that allows for the addition of machines at the customer's own pace. It can accommodate the growth and expansion of manufacturing operations without requiring significant changes to the infrastructure.

Increased OEE: By providing insights into machine performance and identifying inefficiencies, Visual Factories is claimed to help increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Real-time analytics are said to help understand where and why time is being wasted, enabling targeted improvements to enhance productivity.

Cloud-based Solution: The vendor states that Visual Factories is a cloud-based solution, allowing managers to monitor and control factory productivity from anywhere in the world. It provides remote accessibility and collaboration, facilitating efficient decision-making and problem-solving.