Visualization software FlowMate

production controlprocessindustrial

Production control technology and process visualization for the solid wood industry The requirements for the control of modern industrial production systems are becoming ever larger and more complex. Batch size 1 production, customized commissioning, hybrid production of GLT and CLT on one line and, last but not least, the integration into the company's own software environment are just some of these requirements. Any pure PLC control system is overtaxed with this complexity. This requires a higher-level control system, a production control system, which takes into account all processes and makes target-oriented decisions. That is why MINDA has been developing production control systems in-house for over 30 years, and the new FlowMate user interface is our next big step in that evolution. FlowMate user interface FlowMate is more than a simple interface between operator and machine. With this ultra-modern control system, MINDA meets all the requirements that customers face as part of the transformation towards Industry 4.0. For an optimum plant monitoring, FlowMate displays the entire plant three-dimensionally. The material flow is also mirrored in real time and all machine conditions are displayed. Because of freely configurable views, the operator can quickly focus on the areas being interesting for him most in the specific situation. The information and input masks displayed are precisely tailored to the selected view. In addition to terminals permanently installed in the field, the operator can also access FlowMate by a control station or on mobile devices. Thus, the user interface offers maximum flexibility and control for all employees.