Modern Software for the Connected Factory
At the heart of modern production lies seamless automation, real-time insights, and robust security. We, at Peerigon, welcome the future of manufacturing with our Industry 4.0 solutions. Our advanced tools, including an intuitive Editor Application, a powerful Visualization Platform, and an efficient Shift Planner, redefine how factories operate today. Partnering with industry leaders like Yaskawa, we provide comprehensive software suites that enhance transparency, optimize processes, and ensure secure, but efficient production management. Welcome the next generation of manufacturing with us, making your factory more efficient, transparent, and secure for the Industrial IoT future.
Increasing complexity | Development
The development stage of the production lifecycle is becoming increasingly difficult and more complex due to the rising levels of automation. As different robot cells work together to produce parts in a production line, the complexity of developing the necessary programs escalates significantly. Each robot cell's inputs, outputs, clamps, and valves must be meticulously configured and precisely timed to ensure a seamless workflow. This level of coordination requires lots of development time, as every component needs to be perfectly aligned to achieve optimal performance and efficiency in the automated production process.
Like clockwork | Shop Floor
The shop floor is where the magic happens, as workers and robots work together to produce parts with precision and efficiency. To meet production goals, it is important that all parts work in unison, ensuring a smooth and coordinated workflow. Minimizing downtime and spotting issues early are essential for maintaining productivity and keeping the production line running. By ensuring a well-designed environment, the shop floor becomes the heartbeat of the manufacturing process.
Real-time data | Reporting
In the reporting stage, lots of data is collected by PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), but this raw information needs to be collected and aggregated to become truly usable. Often advertised that "data is the new gold," the processed data provides important metrics for the shop floor in real-time, and by using predictive maintenance techniques you can ensure instant adjustments and improvements. Additionally, it serves as a valuable resource for business analytics, offering insights for strategic decisions and long-term planning. Accurate and timely reporting ensures that every level of the organization can operate efficiently and effectively.
Intuitive design | Editor Application
Because the robotic workflows are particularly complex, PLCs need to mirror this complexity, as demonstrated by our partner Yaskawa or as seen with the flagship PLCs of industry leader Siemens. Our Editor Application streamlines the usually inconvenient and slow process of programming PLCs. It enables rapid iteration with a user-friendly interface through visual, node-based programming, allowing you to connect nodes via drag and drop. It produces an intermediate presentation as XML which will then be fed into the PLC. Despite its simplicity, the editor is powerful, offering features like copy & paste and keyboard navigation. Share common steps as "functions" across multiple programs, and collaborate with team members on complex projects through multi-user collaboration. The offline desktop app, based on Electron, ensures ease of use and accessibility.
Easy monitoring | Visualization Platform
Our Visualization Platform offers customizable dashboards to deliver the insights you need. With big, accessible screens, mounted above robot cells that display work instructions, you can support workers on the shop floor. Monitor statistics such as throughput, good parts, progress, machine data, error messages, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to provide a detailed overview for supervisors. Spot issues early with clear visual indicators and benefit from real-time updates from PLCs via the MQTT Protocol. This solution ensures that everyone, from workers to supervisors, has the important information they need to maintain optimal production flow.
Plan ahead | Shift Planner Application
Our Shift Planner Application allows you to plan and schedule shifts, specifying which robots operate at what times. This capability is crucial for calculating Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and other key performance indicators, which are industry-standard metrics for evaluating overall effectiveness. By observing and analyzing shift data, you can optimize processes and enhance efficiency. The application also accounts for maintenance windows, enabling effective downtime management. Furthermore, it supports business analytics and other data-driven applications, allowing you to improve operational performance.
But what about Security?
Typically, shop floors are not connected to the internet to prevent hacking and espionage. We address this by building our software in a CI controlled environment and securely transferring the artifact to the factory. A local authentication server ensures secure operations and provides audit trails. For temporary remote support, restricted VPN access can be used, maintaining the highest security standards.
Case Study | Yaskawa
Yaskawa, a global leader in robotics, partnered with us to redefine their production system management. Our collaboration resulted in the Yaskawa Production System (YPS), a comprehensive software suite that digitally organizes and visualizes the entire production process. YPS, featuring tools like the Machining Program Editor and a robust Visualization Platform, enhances operational transparency and sets new standards for adaptable, future-ready solutions in Industry 4.0.
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