"Production machines" refers to machines or equipment used in manufacturing processes to produce, assemble, or process products. These machines can have various functions and tasks depending on the type of production and the requirements of the manufacturing process. Typical examples of production machines include CNC milling machines, injection molding machines, robotic arms, assembly lines, presses, drilling machines, and welding robots.
Typical functions of software in the area of "production machines" include:
Monitoring and control: Capture and monitoring of machine operating data in real-time as well as remote monitoring and control to optimize production processes.
Maintenance planning and management: Planning of maintenance work, creation of maintenance schedules and tasks, and management of maintenance data to ensure machine availability and reliability.
Performance analysis: Analysis of the performance and efficiency of production machines based on metrics such as utilization, downtime, output, and failure rates to identify bottlenecks and uncover improvement potentials.
Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting: Identification of faults or malfunctions in the production machines through real-time monitoring and diagnostic functions as well as provision of troubleshooting guides.
Resource planning: Planning and optimization of resource utilization such as materials, energy, and labor in connection with the production machines.
Integration with other systems: Integration of the software for production machine control with other enterprise systems such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or MES (Manufacturing Execution System) for seamless data transfer and processing.