Make a visual tablet for operators to assign downtime

The first step towards reducing machine downtime is to have an automatic capture of machine downtime with an operator-assisted method to assign the reasons. This might seem like a complicated requirement but with ei3 it’s already set up and waiting to go. First you need to define codes and categories. Getting this set up can […]

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How can I set up a dashboard for machine operators?

Machine operators need to see what’s going on. And their needs might change depending on what product, recipe or operation they are working on. How to display information in a way that meets this complex need? The ei3 Data Dashboard is a flexible tool that you can use to set up a custom board without […]

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Text me if this machine is down for more than 15 minutes.

Sometimes just knowing if a machine is running or not can make the difference between a good or bad day. You probably don’t want lots of messages – but a simple automatic text telling you when a machine is stopped can be a big help. Here’s how to do that. Every machine has one data […]

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Send me an OEE report at the end of every shift

Every machine that has productivity enabled is tracked for OEE and downtime. Machine OEE is calculated automatically by algorithms that evaluate availability, production rates, and quality. This productivity information can be automatically compiled into a report that is sent to a list of email addresses. The reports are already configured to be presented to your […]

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