From downtime to uptime,
in no time.

Absolutely – the hardware is fully cross-compatible, and both BlinkForge and Tractian form a unified monitoring ecosystem. Alerts on one platform can trigger events on the other, ensuring that maintenance and production work hand in hand. This integration supports lean manufacturing practices, minimizes unplanned downtime, and boosts overall manufacturing productivity.

Yes – adopting BlinkForge is even smoother for existing Tractian customers. You can leverage your current IoT hardware and data intelligence to seamlessly transition and enhance your production processes. This integration makes it easier to implement IoT applications for real-time monitoring, supporting continuous improvement and lean production strategies.

Definitely – if you start with BlinkForge, incorporating Tractian’s maintenance and reliability services later is a smooth process. Our ecosystem is designed to integrate both solutions effortlessly, enabling advanced manufacturing capabilities that drive production efficiencies and help address the six big losses in manufacturing.

OEE is a key performance indicator used in measuring OEE that assesses how effectively your manufacturing operations are performing. It combines three critical elements—Availability, Performance, and Quality—to provide a holistic view of production efficiencies during planned production time. This metric is essential for lean manufacturing and continuous improvement in the manufacturing sector.

OEE = Availability x Performance x Quality

Measuring OEE is essential because it helps manufacturers identify and reduce unplanned downtime, optimize planned production time, and ultimately boost manufacturing productivity. By tracking OEE, you gain valuable insights into areas such as planned stops and scheduling inefficiencies, which supports continuous improvement and lean production practices in an Industry 4.0 environment.

The OEE formula is:
OEE = Availability x Performance x Quality
Availability measures the ratio of operating time to scheduled production time, taking into account planned stops and unplanned downtime. Performance compares the actual production speed to the ideal cycle speed. Quality reflects the proportion of defect-free units produced. Together, these components provide comprehensive OEE calculations that help you benchmark and improve production efficiencies.

Our solution leverages proprietary, best-in-class hardware from Tractian, which integrates advanced IoT technologies and sensors into your production environment. These IoT platforms deliver real-time data and monitoring, enabling proactive maintenance that detects potential issues before they lead to unplanned downtime—an essential component for maintaining lean manufacturing and optimizing production efficiencies.

ForgeOS is designed with flexibility in mind. It comes as a suite of hardware solutions that seamlessly integrate with both modern machinery and older, legacy equipment. This adaptability makes it a perfect fit for a wide range of manufacturing sectors—from advanced manufacturing environments and job shops to discrete production lines—ensuring robust support for lean production and continuous improvement.

BlinkForge harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to elevate performance and quality. Our AI-driven system automatically labels downtime events, conducts root cause analysis, and identifies patterns that impact production efficiency. These smart features support continuous improvement, helping you overcome challenges like the six big losses in manufacturing and ultimately boost both production efficiencies and overall quality.

A "good OEE" can vary by industry, but scores above 85% are generally viewed as world-class in many manufacturing settings. To improve your OEE score, focus on strategies such as deploying IoT applications for real-time monitoring, optimizing production processes, reducing unplanned downtime, and fine-tuning scheduled time and planned stops. These continuous improvement efforts are key to achieving lean production and enhanced manufacturing productivity.

Real-time analytics provide actionable insights from IoT sensors that monitor every aspect of your production line. By analyzing this data, you can identify inefficiencies during planned stops, streamline changeovers, and adjust maintenance windows. This proactive approach supports lean manufacturing practices, ensuring that planned production time is maximized and overall production efficiencies are improved.

Yes, BlinkForge is built with an open architecture that integrates seamlessly with SCADA, PI systems, and other automation controls. This interoperability ensures a unified view of operations, smooth data flow, and efficient communication between systems—critical for advanced manufacturing, continuous improvement, and enhanced performance and quality in the manufacturing industry.