The challenge
Output and downtime were recorded on paper and reports reached management late. The machines came from different makers and spoke different protocols.
What we built
- A data gateway reading from Siemens PLCs and Modbus devices
- Secure transfer to the server over MQTT, without opening the plant network to the internet
- A web dashboard with live machine status, downtime reasons and per-shift reports
- Separate access levels for operators, supervisors and managers
How we worked
The project started with a pilot line and was extended to other lines once the indicators were agreed.
Results
- Line status visible from anywhere, at any time
- Downtime logged automatically instead of on paper
- Shift reports ready at the end of every shift