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Collection and filtering of large data volumes

Production control or manufacturing execution systems have to collect large data volumes, such as material management data, production parameters, laboratory values, energy consumption values, or data required for maintenance and repair.

Authorised operators need access to data at the points where the data are actually required. At the same time, the system prevents the operator from a confusing information explosion. Only relevant data are filtered, summarised, and displayed.

pronto supplies data to network machines and subsystems. Consistent documentation and transparency are major components of process reliability.

Optimised performance and increased quality

pronto is also a tool to record and quantify key performance indicators.
The KPIs are gained from a multitude of process data. A comparison with the target values allows determination of the potentials for improvement.

Changing the perspective at any time. pronto reproduces two performance models in a web-based portal:

• production output and quality with OEE key performance indicators (OEE: Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• energy management with energy performance indicators (EnPI)

Flexibility in order preparation and production control

All key performance indicators are closely related to production and resource planning, be it

• the production lines,
• the machines,
• the production orders,
• the products, or
• the raw materials.

In addition, efficiency calculation records the causes of downtimes.

Flexibility in order preparation and production control are among the merits of pronto and play an important role in digital production.

From rendering advice up to commissioning

Already at the beginning of our advisory service, we will take stock of your machines and production processes. Derive benefit from our experience gained in over 30 years how to optimise the business processes in many different industries! As we – for many industries – also deliver the plant construction and/or the process technology, our employees are really connected with practice and will understand the processes in your plant. Here are some typical questions, which we can answer in a competent manner:

• How can manual processes be made more reliable? 
• Which depth of automation makes sense?
• How can the production process be simplified?
• Is it possible to implement machine control systems which so far have been isolated applications, into the production control system?
• How can output, quality, and flexibility be increased?

Modernisation of production control systems

Among other things, OAS is specialised in the modernisation of existing production control systems aiming at a reliable switch-over as fast as possible, which could take place in several sub-steps and include temporal decommissioning. Only in very few cases, plants have to undergo a complete modernisation. We will examine whether it is really necessary to replace electric installations, power sections, and individual machine control systems. In the simplest case, only the Automation device (CPU or PLC) has to be modernised and existing machines will be implemented with our "smart clamp".

Hardware and software from a single source

We develop (ECAD), build (switch cabinets), and programme (PLC) the automation technology.

PLC programming is based on a binding performance standard. This ensures proper assistance to everyone in need of after-sales service as well as short programming and commissioning times. pronto and the PLC functions work "hand in hand". The system automatically and accurately generates the PLC function calls and the pronto list of components with all variables.

Jointly going for a goal

Development and documentation of processes: we will never let alone our customers. Which processes can be adjusted reasonably? What should be retained? Derive benefit from our wealth of experience! OAS develops sound concepts how to convert a line during running production. We clarify the interfaces to the ERP system and machine suppliers for you. Even when the project is complete, we will help you with words and deeds and round the clock.