Industrial data acquisition for the ceramics industry
Digital transformation in the ceramics industry starts with capturing data from the production process in real time. The need has become immediate and critical for any plant that aspires to improve efficiency, control waste and make fact-based decisions.
We have been developing industrial data acquisition solutions for the ceramic industry for years. Our specialization is focused on connecting the physical process with our MES (Control Ceramics) and SCADA systems, providing total visibility in real time of everything that happens in the plant, from the first phases of earth and presses, through glazing, kiln entry and exit, to sorting, packaging and final palletizing.
What type of data is captured?
- Counting of parts and boxes in pressing, drying, enameling, firing, grinding, sorting lines…
- Reading of qualities by means of BCD codes generated by the case printers.
- Real-time identification of shrinkage and deviations.
- Data synchronization between machines and MES system for full traceability.
These data allow us to answer key questions:
Which line has the most stoppages and shrinkage and why?
Where is the bottleneck occurring?
How are grades being distributed by lot and by line?
Which operators were involved?
What is the OEE?
What controls have been carried out for each of the formats produced?
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Implementing an industrial data acquisition infrastructure allows:
- Reducing downtime and unproductive stoppages
- Increasing the traceability of the final product
- Detect inefficiencies in real time
- Unify quality and production criteria between shifts
- Preparing the plant for future integration with Industry 4.0
How is it done?
We offer turnkey solutions that include:
- Analysis of machine signals (sensors, counters, BCD, etc.)
- Industrial hardware installation for robust data acquisition
- PLCs and SCADA programming for visualization and integration
- Connection to the MES Control Ceramics system
- Training of technical personnel
The implementation is adapted to the reality of each factory, respecting its production rhythms and specific needs. Our experience and extensive knowledge of the industrial process in the ceramics sector allows us to speak the language of the plant and provide real solutions, not just technology.
Do you still make decisions without real-time data?