# Industry 4.0: development of a dashboard for monitoring production processes

Real-time display of the status of machines and production.

![factory](/media/images/factory_WkE0l1E.original.jpg)

## **The need**

The client (confidential) manages **several production plants.** The **IoT** data from the machines are already collected and stored in the **MES**. Data related to machine performance, real-time production levels and different shifts, maintenance needs, etc. were reported on paper within the production lines for daily comparison among operators. The need was to (i) understand the **diagnostic reasoning mechanisms** of production managers, (ii) **design** specific **KPIs** to be displayed on the dashboard, (iii) create an **interactive data dashboard** to allow effective **monitoring** of the plant's status and the **use of data** by field operators.

## **The project**

Infofactory has collaborated with the MES provider to obtain **real-time data**, designing and implementing an **interactive dashboard** essential for the **control and management of the plants** by production managers and other operators.

The system is used in various facilities through the use of **large touch monitors** installed at the production lines.

One of the aspects that has been given particular attention is the design of the interface:

- The **dark colors** have proven to be more suitable for a dimly lit environment.
- The **dimensions of the widgets** (graphic components) have been designed to allow a correct display of data and alerts by operators positioned at a certain distance.
- the **navigation of the dashboard** has been arranged at the bottom so that the user does not have to raise their arm to select a view and so as not to cover the data with their own body.

The system is also accessible remotely via **browser** or **mobile devices** through specific data security protocols.

Finally, users have the ability to **add** or **independently move machinery along the grid of the department's floor plan,** eliminating the need to involve a developer to make changes.

**Services**

STRATEGY
UX + UI DESIGN
PROTOTYPING
WEB DEVELOPMENT
APP DEVELOPMENT
IOT
DATA ANALYTIC

**Tags:** IoT, Web

## Showcase. Desktop & mobile.

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## Operation and system requirements.

### **Production Monitoring**

The main screen allows you to view production data (targets and deviations), the performance of each work shift, the OEE of the machines, and other indicators.

![Raggruppa 1663](/media/images/dash.original.jpg)

### **Plant Map manageable from backoffice**

The management of the map, by the representatives, is guaranteed by the presence of a back-office, which allows the addition or movement of machinery along the grid of the map. It is therefore possible to manage and move the machinery on the department's map to follow the changes and variations that occur in the plant.

![map](/media/images/map.original.jpg)

### **Mobile Devices**

The display of dashboards is available both on desktop and mobile devices. The mobile system is accessible via browser using a dedicated link within the company's internal network.

![phone](/media/images/freud.original.jpg)

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