II - Solutions
Interactive Intelligence, LLC solutions are created using best practices gathered through years of manufacturing intelligence experience. These scalable solutions were designed to meet common manufacturing challenges and can be implemented turn-key or customized to meet the needs of your business. Below are some examples of repeatable solutions that Interactive Intelligence, LLC engineers have successfully implemented.
Data Collection System
Using best practices, Interactive Intelligence, LLC has a unique approach to data collection. Our engineers have experience with various PLC's, robots, CNC machines, barcode scanners, printers, database applications, maintenance software packages, and ERP systems.
Cycletime/Downtime Analysis
Building upon a sound data collection foundation, our presentation layer allows user access to the data collected from various machines and processes. This data can be accessed in tabular or chart view with several granularity options.
With defined production schedules and target cycle times, our solutions will quickly identify bottleneck operations as well as other manufacturing opportunities for improvement.
Machine Monitoring & Alarming
Using our unique manufacturing intelligence approach, our solutions allow machine and production equipment to communicate with personnel to help predict machine downtime events and product defects before they occur.
Email notifications, cell phone text messaging, stack lights, Andon displays, and audible alerts are some communication options available.
Label Printing Solution
Our label printing solutions include interfacing with various ERP systems and barcode applications to allow on demand label printing. These solutions help prevent misidentification and incorrect label printing.
These solutions often interface directly with shop floor equipment such as machines, barcode scanners, and weigh scales to determine part counts, part types, weights, and other process related information.
Visual Communication System
Timely plant floor visual communication is an obstable for many manufacturing companies. Data is often presented after the fact which makes it difficult for personnel to react. Our visual communication systems include presenting real-time information on static LED Andon displays or flexible Web Andon displays.