Edge & IIoT

What our edge apps do on the line

They run on plant networks, connect to PLCs, and work with what you already have, so you don't need to replace your infrastructure.

What these apps can do

Decide at the machine
  • Process data at the source, with no wait on a network
  • Run tolerance calculations locally for instant feedback
  • Run machine learning models on the device
  • Send only the data that matters, to save bandwidth
See with cameras
  • Find and classify defects as they happen
  • Verify product specifications and assembly
  • Measure dimensions visually
  • Confirm procedures are followed
  • Flag unsafe conditions and missing protective equipment
Hold tolerances
  • Measure dimensions continuously during production
  • Catch drift before it causes stack-up problems
  • Adjust settings automatically through closed-loop feedback
  • Compensate for temperature, pressure and vibration
  • Track equipment condition and chart SPC with alerts

Quality and coaching systems on the plant floor

Tolerance stacking

Traditional tolerance analysis combined with live monitoring on the line.

  • Immediate feedback stops bad parts from moving down the line
  • Tolerances adjust to real manufacturing conditions
  • Coordination across stations, and between suppliers and assembly
  • PLC integration for automatic process adjustment

OPC UA quality systems

Standard data models across equipment from different vendors.

  • Automatic data collection from PLCs, sensors and control systems
  • Live process monitoring
  • Encrypted transmission of quality data
  • Quality systems that work across manufacturers' equipment

Vision quality systems

TinyYOLO object detection tuned to run on edge hardware.

  • Decisions made locally, with no trip to a server
  • OPC UA connections into your quality systems
  • Standard data models built with SiOME, so quality metrics match across systems
  • Consistent checks that operators can trust

Smart manufacturing systems

Monitoring and control around the process itself.

  • Environmental monitoring with automatic compensation
  • Energy use reduced through better control
  • Live OEE calculation and display
  • Process coaching with expert suggestions

How the apps scale

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What would happen if you changed it?

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  • A straight answer on whether simulation is the right tool
  • Which tool fits, even if it isn't one we use every day
  • A rough scope and timeline, before any commitment

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