Production process transparency | Siemens Xcelerator

Better understand your production processes for complex products. Connect data from non-standard machinery to Industrial Edge data: databases, cloud environments, SAP ERP and other systems via drag-and-drop.

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What if you could always know where an ordered item is in the production process, even if the process includes manual steps?

This Industrial Edge bundle of interoperable products provides production control with advanced connectivity options, as well as data exchange that facilitates improved production process sequencing based on current machine status.

Connect everything in your process to one overarching manufacturing execution system (MES), from machinery to bar code readers to label printers and databases. Use the resulting real-time data to perform analyses to reduce downtime and optimize overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Access real-time production status

Optimize production and easily access order progress without manual effort. Get real-time data at any point in time from anywhere.

Centrally manage data flows in multiple sites

Scale your solution to multiple production sites. Save time by managing software maintenance and performing benchmarks between sites from just one location.

Integrate IT/OT

Use advanced connectivity to integrate shop floor assets into an overlaying MES, like Opcenter or SAP, effectively connecting IT and OT systems.

Drag and drop

Use a graphical interface for easy connectivity and data management to define data flows and cadence, and to target systems.

Increase production efficiency

Use production capacity to its fullest potential by knowing machine status and production processes for individual items. Directly and positively impact efficiency and output.

Quickly deploy on a running system

Deploy solutions to your industrial edge on top of a running system. Benefit from central configuration and management of software.

Discover the products in this solution bundle

Virtual edge device

Get started with Industrial Edge device functionality without the need for a dedicated physical hardware device. Run it on standard virtualization platforms (VMware ESXi/vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V).

Industrial Edge Hub and Management

Use your Industrial Edge Hub to access and manage applications as well as connect devices, enable data processing and deploy apps. Your Industrial Edge Management license enables your edge device to connect to the hub.

Connectivity application

Use the OPC Router by inray to facilitate IT/OT data integration. It provides advanced connectivity options and data exchange to systems like SAP. It facilitates easy exchanges with the Industrial Edge Databus to allow for interapplication communication on Industrial Edge devices. It can be centrally deployed and managed using the Industrial Edge management system.

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Interested in learning more about how this solution bundle can be implemented in your facilities and the capabilities it enables?

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Case study

Vorwek

Using graphical middleware, the OPC Router, Vorwerk achieved IT/OT integration among all shop floor assets and their overarching MES, Opcenter. The connectivity and data management run close to the machines and ensure consistent data transfer.

Challenge
Heterogeneous shop floor environment. Multiple sites to standardize. Partial manual processing of information (via Excel) and service solutions that were hard to scale and maintain. Opcenter requires defined communication methods.

Solution
Data is transferred from different systems to the Industrial Edge via OPC Routers. All systems are connected.

Value
No more manual effort to gather data with automated collection of order progress. Improved production process sequencing with available equipment based on current machine status, enhancing equipment transparency.

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Implementing the bundle

Once the bundle is purchased, a step-by-step guide will support your implementation. If you need further help, you can reach out directly on our support site.

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To learn about all capabilities of the Industrial Edge system, specific user interfaces, and processes like app development, visit our documentation site.

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