Machine KPIs (Key Performance Indicators): What and why

02 Sep 2023
Ewon
Key performance indicators define a set of values against which to measure. By doing so, it allows you to measure performances and evaluate success. In the manufacturing sector, many have turned to IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) to take their company to the next level of digitalization.

 

Machine KPIs define a set of values against which to measure. By doing so, it allows you to measure machine performances and evaluate success. In the industrial world, many have turned to IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) to take their company to the next level of digitalization.

Factories need to know everything that concerns their machines, from the real-time production information to maintenance planning. Having access to those metrics allows users to take sound and fact-based decision and maximize the availability of the production line.

Thanks to data, we should have access to a lot of information. But how to easily action this information? What if you could remotely monitor the performance of your equipment live?

Machine KPIs feature embedded in the Ewon Flexy: Easily collect & view data

Picture this: You have the power to enhance your fleet and inspect every detail of either the production or the machine itself. Envision being able to centrally monitor all your equipment. Think about starting proactive maintenance based on key indicators and receiving notifications accordingly. Imagine having access to local dashboards for remote diagnostics...

Now, the factory owner's next move is to find the ideal solution to effortlessly and securely implement KPIs and view them on a proper dashboard.

It might sound complex, but we've simplified it for you!

Thanks to the KPI functionality integrated into the Ewon Flexy, taking the next step in your digitalization journey is a breeze. All you need is an Ewon Flexy.

With just a few clicks in a matter of minutes, you can easily configure up to six Key Performance Indicators that you can view through an existing dashboard. No need for a complicated IT deployment! What's even better is that your valuable data remains local!

The benefits of Ewon Flexy in terms of KPIs

For your management convenience, the interface also allows you to visualize your park of machines on a world map so that you can intuitively select the location you are interested by.

A very easy way to start using data

The KPI functionality is the perfect solution to remotely monitor machine(s) performances and easily start getting access to valuable data.

Through a simple straightforward interface, in a couple of clicks, you select up to six KPIs to monitor and visualize remotely on your machine dashboard.

This functionality allows you to easily and securely remote monitor your machine(s) performances by measuring productivity. You can even proactively detect machine maintenance needs.

With the KPI functionality, your machine(s) can send you notifications for any alert you have created. This allows you to react and decide quickly about the next action.

In terms of production, you manage selected data related to your park of machines, objectives versus actuals, predictive maintenance, ....

You will also collect valuable information about your OEE, the Overall Equipment Effectiveness.

Manage alarms

How to know when you reach the limit? How to figure out if you are on schedule? ...

The Ewon Flexy also allows you to add alarms to your KPIs. Those alarms can be visual (color code in your dashboard) and can actively notify you as you wish, by email or by SMS.

Interfaces

There are several tools that Ewon puts at your disposal to visualize all your machine's dashboards and KPIs:

Ecatcher Mobile is an iOS or Android application. It provides an overview of all of your machines KPIs. In addition, it provides secure communication between other mobile applications such as VNC clients or vendor specific applications and remote industrial equipment.
By using eCatcher Mobile, you see all your Ewon accessible devices and connect to the appropriate one. Once connected, you can then securely interact with your equipment, as if you were on-site, and visualize the status of the equipment thanks to the KPIs.

M2web only requires a web browser, no installation, nor software. With M2web, you access your devices from a PC, Mac, tablet, or smartphone. M2web allows you to visualize the KPIs and provides significant assets to improve real-time decision-making, wherever you are. Users can also get an efficient overview of their (park of) machines on a world map.

In a nutshell, the KPIs functionality embedded in your Ewon Flexy is the perfect solution to start leveraging data and monitor machine(s) performances safely and remotely.