The startup operates a data gathering and visualization platform that utilizes wireless sensor technology, digital workflows, and pick-to-light systems to analyze key performance indicators in manufacturing. This platform enables companies to identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions, fostering ownership and collaboration while minimizing operational losses.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many manufacturing companies struggle with inefficient data collection and analysis, relying on manual processes and disparate systems that lead to delayed insights and missed opportunities for improvement. This lack of real-time visibility hinders their ability to identify and address operational losses effectively.
Solution
SmartFactory provides a comprehensive IIoT platform that enables manufacturing companies to capture, analyze, and visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) in real-time. The platform leverages wireless sensor technology, digital workflows, and pick-to-light systems to gather data from equipment, processes, and manual operations. This data is then transformed into actionable intelligence through interactive dashboards, downtime video analysis, and digital daily management systems. By integrating with existing control systems and business systems like MES and ERP, SmartFactory helps companies identify hidden losses, reduce downtime, improve throughput, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Target Audience
SmartFactory targets manufacturing companies across various verticals, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and general manufacturing, seeking to improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance decision-making through real-time data insights.
Features
- Wireless sensors for capturing data from non-networked machines and manual processes
- Manumatic Data Entry Systems (MDES) using tablet PCs and wireless buttons for human-side data collection
- Downtime video analysis for root cause identification and visual tracking of downtime events
- Real-time visualization of KPIs on customizable digital displays
- Integration with existing PLC, MES, and ERP systems via secure OPC architecture
- Mobile workstations for increased flexibility and productivity on the factory floor
- Identification and tracking solutions using RFID and advanced vision systems
- Digital Daily Management System (DDMS) for aligning management and operations