For machine builders (OEMs), delivering machines that go beyond basic production capabilities is becoming a key differentiator. Customers no longer just want a machine—they want a fully connected, data-driven solution that enhances efficiency, minimizes downtime, and integrates seamlessly into modern digital infrastructures. By embedding Things OS into your machines, you empower your customers with out-of-the-box digital capabilities, leading to increased satisfaction and a strengthened long-term relationship with you as an OEM.

1. Seamless Integration Across Diverse Machines and Systems

For OEMs, one critical aspect of delivering modern, connected machines is ensuring that they can integrate seamlessly with the wide range of equipment that may already be in place at their customers' factories. Manufacturing environments are often complex, with machines from various vendors using different communication protocols and systems. This can create friction in the digitalization process and increase the time and resources needed for successful integration.

The solution: Standardized connectivity solutions, such as those enabled by Things OS, bridge the gap. By adopting solutions that support open communication standards (like OPC UA), factories can integrate equipment seamlessly. This not only streamlines operations but also lays the groundwork for advanced analytics and automation.

Things OS eliminates any integration hurdles by providing a plug-and-product solution that works with a wide range of machines, regardless of the manufacturer. With automatic provisioning, it ensures that all equipment—whether it’s injection molding machines, rubber mixing mills, or extrusion blow molding machines—can quickly and securely connect to the Things Cloud. This eliminates manual configurations, reduces integration costs by up to 90%, and cuts down on the complexity of system integration.

For machine builders, this means your machines can be deployed faster with less technical support needed, giving you a significant edge in offering hassle-free integration. Your customers will appreciate the ease of installation and the immediate value they get from a connected machine that comes with a wide array of digital solutions. For factories, the result is a much smoother onboarding process, connecting their machines to their existing systems effortlessly.

2. Minimizing Unplanned Downtime: The Cost of Every Minute Lost

Unplanned downtime is a major concern—not just for a factory, but also for the OEMs who support them. When machines unexpectedly fail, troubleshooting often becomes reactive, requiring costly on-site visits and causing frustration for your customers. This leads to significant delays and lost productivity.

For example, downtime in a critical plastic injection molding process can delay entire product cycles, disrupting supply chains and customer deliveries. This can have ripple effects that extend beyond the factory, impacting customer relationships and revenue streams.

The solution: With Things OS embedded in your machines, you can offer proactive, real-time condition monitoring and predictive maintenance capabilities. Things Twin continuously collects and analyzes machine data, detecting performance anomalies before they escalate into failures. This enables factories to proactively schedule maintenance or adjust machine parameters when necessary. With Things OS, OEMs empower factories to boost operational resilience, reduce the need for emergency repairs, and ensure machines stay operational longer.

3. Unlocking The Value of Data for Smarter Decision-Making

Machines generate a wealth of valuable data—but without an intuitive way to access and utilize it, that data remains untapped potential. The data is typically fragmented and difficult to interpret, making it hard for factories to optimize production processes or make informed decisions. However, with Things OS, this challenge is tackled head on by providing an integrated dashboard that transforms raw machine data into actionable insights.

The solution: Things OS automatically gathers and organizes machine data into intuitive dashboards and graphs. This includes live data from production processes, environmental conditions, machine events, error codes, and other relevant operating data, all automatically visualized for ease of use. 

Factories gain full transparency into machine performance, energy consumption, and production trends, enabling smarter, data-backed decision-making. With real-time insights, they can fine-tune processes, optimize energy usage, and improve product quality. By making this data more accessible and actionable, they can continuously improve their operations and achieve higher efficiency and productivity.

A Win-Win for OEMs and Factories

By integrating Things OS directly into your machines, you’re not just selling equipment—you’re delivering a future-ready, connected solution that enhances your brand’s value.

Factories benefit from plug-and-play digitalization, while you gain a competitive edge and build stronger customer relationships.

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