Intelligent Production Management
Intelligence in manufacturing.
Modern and innovative software that drives our complex and highly-variable production lines.
Smarter Approach to Complex Manufacturing
Enhance productivity with IPM solution.
Our software suite designed for complex and variable production tasks is built with state-of-the-art technologies ensuring both intuitiveness and safety. The versatility of our software suite together with our hardware products enables to connect your production machines and equipment into one integrated automated solution. Coupled with a powerful order processing engine and user-friendly web-based environment, our solution drives your factory towards high productivity and modern industry 4.0 manufacturing.
Embracing future-proof approach, our 3-layer IPM software solution stands ready to meet the diverse production needs of today and beyond.
Automated Scheduling
Production schedule is generated automatically based on order deadlines, machine availability and custom priorities or requirements. This key feature of IPM allow to maximize machinery utilization, enhance overall efficiency and minimize downtime. Such a dynamic and adaptive approach automatically adjust to changes in priorities or incoming urgent order. Production process remains agile and responsive, ensuring optimal performance in the ever-changing landscape of manufacturing.
Seamless Execution
At the cell level, all individual production steps and task are executed according to dynamically generated schedule, current machine utilization and resource allocation. Through our proprietary and versatile interface we can connect, manage and control production machines, devices and robots in one integrated automation solution. Thanks to all this, our IPM solution is able to provide seamless production execution with optimized part flow and efficiency.
Real-Time Monitoring
Tracking all key performance indicators and production states is a must. From machine utilization and resource allocation over logging and event management to machine error monitoring. IPM provides simplicity and clarity in data access for all users. Whether you're a manufacturing worker a floor manager or an executive, our system empowers every user to effortlessly retrieve the specific data they need, offering a comprehensive view of production landscape.
Production Orchestration
IPM Factory layer takes care of order flow management, resource planning and logistics in your workshop. Using our versatile interface, it will retrieve order and product data directly from your ERP system or other data sources and create production orders that are dynamically scheduled and executed based on various inputs and priorities.
ERP Connection Order Scheduling Resource Planning Multi-cell Logistics
Production Optimization
At the operational level on the shop floor, IPM Cell performs as a key software layer. Responsible for executing assigned orders, it break them down into individual production tasks which are further scheduled and optimized based on real-time state and availability of production machines and resources. Tasks are then executed in parallel from multiple orders at one time to achieve high efficiency and elevate performance of the entire production cell, ensuring streamlined and optimized production process.
Order Execution Task Scheduling Resource Allocation Cell Representation
Production Execution
At the core of our system lies IPM Executor - the foundational layer connecting all machines and devices at the hardware level. Through our universal interface and real-time communication, it unifies all elements of the cell into one functional unit. With Executor, we exercise control over production machines, command robot, device communication and gather relevant production data. It's the quiet force behind the scenes, ensuring your operations run seamlessly and smoothly.
Task Execution Real-time Communication Hardware Interfacing Data Acquisition
Virtual Line
Loading and Unloading
The workpieces are loaded into the line using a loading station, which can take several different forms. For example, for loading parts on pallets, bulk parts, etc. The station can be operated manually by the operator or automatically, for example by AGV.
Preparation for Production
Before the item can be transformed into a product, various preparatory operations must be carried out. This can be, for example, automatic or manual clamping of the item (on a pallet), checking the position or dimensions of items, or accurately locating the position using 3D measurements and zero points.
Storage
Parts, pallets, electrodes and tools need to be stored. For this purpose, we have developed a number of magazines. These can be either passive in the form of various racks, shelves and storage units, or active to maximise the use of space, for example a rotating tray for electrodes or tools.
Machining
Machining is most important part of the production cell. IPM integrates full range of CNC machining. For example:
- Milling (5 or 3-axis)
- Turning
- Grinding
- EDM (spark / wire / die sinking)
Auxiliary Operations
In practice, it is often necessary to include so-called auxiliary operations among the main production steps. For example: pouring out the dielectric after machining, blowing or rinsing the part from the sprue, thorough washing of the machined part before measuring the quality, marking the workpiece by laser or engraving, etc. For all these cases, we have a solution including our own station that can be easily integrated into the line and the process.
Handling
Handling of workpieces or pallets is typically performed by a 6-axis industrial robot equipped with an end effector with an exchange system that allows the robot to automatically exchange different end effectors as needed.
Customers
FAQ
Here are some of the capabilities of IPM:
1) Automatic order scheduling and order flow control through production
2) Efficient resource utilization management
3) Seamless integration with production machinery and equipment
4) Intralogistics management
5) Real-time control and monitoring
6) Data collection, analysis and display
Typical manufacturing sectors where IPM can be applied include the production of tools, moulds, special workpieces or prototypes in the engineering, automotive, aerospace and other industries.
In general, the implementation of this system comprises three stages: preparation, implementation, and integration. The duration of each phase may vary depending on the project's scale.
1) Analysis and Preparation
The success of the IPM deployment depends on a thorough understanding of your unique needs, processes and challenges. Our commitment to seamless integration begins with an essential pre-deployment phase during which our team works closely with your stakeholders, conducting in-depth analyses of your existing workflows, production processes, and operational nuances. This research allows us to tailor our IPM solution to seamlessly match your business objectives and ensures that the deployment is not just a technology integration, but a strategic enhancement to your overall operation. Preparation phase typically lasts from a few weeks to several months.
2) Out-of-the-Box Implementation
If your production processes align well with standard industry practices and your infrastructure is ready, you may be able to deploy a basic version of the IPM system for smaller applications relatively quickly. This could take a few weeks to a couple of months.
3) Customization and Integration
If your production processes are rather complex and require certain customization or if you need the IPM system to integrate with other existing systems, the deployment time may be longer. Customization to fit specific workflows, interfaces, and data integrations can extend the timeline. This could take several months.
4) Scale of the Project
The size of your production process to be automized plays a role in deployment time. Larger scale with more intricate processes may take longer to deploy compared to smaller, less complex setups.
5) Training and Adaptation
Training your team to use the new system and adapting to the changes in workflows are important components of deployment. The time required for training and adaptation depends on the complexity of the overall installation and the familiarity of your team with similar technologies.
1) Integration
Beyond software, our comprehensive solution incorporates a range of our own proprietary hardware solutions seamlessly integrated into the IPM system. These components complement automated workplaces, providing essential elements and technologies for a fully integrated production environment.
2) Architecture
Our system is characterized by its openness, free from ties to specific machine manufacturers or technology suppliers has the ability to connect to almost any production machine or equipment if technically feasible.
3) Adaptability
Engineered as a robust and modular system from the ground up, IPM stands ready for future enhancements, be it the integration of entire production cells or single technology units. It is able to adapt to modifications of existing production setups, changes in production sequences or used technology.
4) Simplicity and Security
The IPM is modern software, leveraging the latest technologies and presenting a user-friendly web-based interface. The intuitive design facilitates seamless control and monitoring of the entire system. Safety first, with secure communication protocols embedded to ensure the system's resilience and protection against potential risks.
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Interested in IPM?
Do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to introduce IPM in more detail and discuss implementation possibilities in your factory. This includes assessment of your production in our virtual environment.