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Getting started with production optimization

Learn how our Getting Started with Production Optimization package for Industrial Edge can help you gain transparency into your overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), automate processes and achieve optimal efficiency. 

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Why production optimization with Industrial Edge?

Enhance your shopfloor performance by up to 30%

  • Gain insights on KPIs like production quality and throughput faster by replacing manually created Excel dashboards with automated reporting.
  • Identify and maximize the efficiency of your equipment; This production optimization package enables you to bring transparency to your Overall Equipment Electiveness (OEE) immediately upon startup.

Benefits of Industrial Edge

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Easy installation and setup

Get started smoothly with step-by-step guides. Easily deploy and connect to your OT network to analyze data and gain transparency on machine efficiency. Optimize your operations today.

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Scale your production

Manage 3-5 machines with the included Industrial Edge Virtual Device, depending on the amount of data generated. If you have more machines on your shop floor, you can extend your capabilities with additional data packs.

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OEE & digital transformation

Setting up OEE transparency with Industrial Edge builds the foundation for your digital transformation, opening opportunities for more use cases, such as improving energy management and reducing shop floor waste.

Key features

Get started quickly

This package includes Industrial Edge Management Cloud (IEM Cloud), the operation cockpit for anyone who wants to:

  • Get started with operations, for fast provisioning and easy installation of apps
  • Operate robustly and securely with automated updates

It’s based on a yearly, license-based software subscription for easy planning and flexible Industrial Edge Management.

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Performance insights

Monitor, analyze and optimize your production efficiency with Performance Insight's intuitive dashboard solution. The tool:

  • Calculates essential KPIs like OEE, MTTR and TEEP
  • Provides customizable widgets for real-time visualization of machine conditions
  • Allows you to track performance across multiple production lines and time periods
  • Provides detailed histograms, regression analysis and comparative views
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Notifier

With Notifier, you can significantly reduce your response and downtime times. Receive notifications about the plant's status and exchange push messages with relevant colleagues.

  • Connect your smartphone to receive push notifications immediately.
  • Monitor machine data and define thresholds to trigger notifications with the rule editor.
  • Plan and coordinate tasks with the Notifier's feedback function.
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Mendix on Edge

Custom applications for production or business processes can be developed using Mendix, a low-code platform. The system provides pre-built industrial components and enables configuration through the Mendix Marketplace. User interfaces and workflows can be assembled using standard elements. The Industrial Edge Plugin can integrate with Mendix Studio Pro for straightforward deployment.

Industrial Edge Quick Setup

Speed up the initial installation of your Industrial Edge system by applying the Industrial Edge Quick Setup tool. It can be accessed through your personal Industrial Edge Hub.

Go to 'Download Software' and access the Quick Setup in 'Initial Setup Tools.' It will take you through the installation of this package fast forward.

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Getting started with production optimization

This production optimization package is powered by an installer tool. It can be accessed via the Industrial Edge Hubs download section. How to utilize the installer and what are the capabilities to support your onboarding with Industrial Edge is described here: Industrial Edge Tutorials