Not only intact machines are essential for optimal production – good communication between the individual store floor employees also plays a major rol
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Lean Production
23. November 2020
Lean Production or also called Lean Manufacturing is a term that is originated in the 1950s at Toyota in Japan. The idea of Lean Production is to redu
Shopfloor optimization with Smart Wearables
16. November 2020
Reducing waste and costs is one of the core issues in the Lean Production. But this alone does not necessarily lead to an improved production process
Types of waste
10. November 2020
Classic lean production should lead to increased productivity and simultaneously lower costs. Continuous improvements lead to better control, optimiza
The implementation of a safe working environment
30. October 2020
The working environments and workplaces in today’s industry are constantly changing. Risk assessments that were valid yesterday are already outdated t
How to simplify shift handovers using smart wearables
14. October 2020
Many industrial companies produce their goods in shifts. Production often takes place around the clock – divided into early shift, late shift and nigh
Industry Smartwatch vs. Consumer Smartwatch
7. October 2020
Smartwatches are increasingly becoming our everyday companion – in the private as well as in the industrial sector. But what are the differences betwe
How wearables can help in industrial environments
11. September 2020
Since WiFi 6 and with 5G it is evident: The future is connected. But what are wearables and what do they have to do with a connected future? Wearables
New feature – Backup groups
8. July 2020
Description With the last update we have included backup groups in our software. This feature allows to add backup groups to user groups in the aucobo
What are escalations on the shop floor?
7. July 2020
If a production employee is assigned a task and, for whatever reason, it is not processed, this not only leads to inefficient processes but also cause
New Feature – Photo interaction
24. June 2020
Description With the last update we have included the photo feature in our software. This feature makes it possible to take photos directly via a phot
Optimizing multiple machine operation with Industrial Smartwatches
17. June 2020
Today, production employees are usually informed of a machine malfunction by means of acoustic signals, flashing signal lights or monitors. As a resul
Optimize OEE – How to increase the overall equipment effectiveness
5. June 2020
Every manufacturing company is interested in increasing its Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). The OEE of a plant is defined as the product of the
How to record and reduce machine downtimes in 3 steps
27. May 2020
Recording and reducing machine downtimes, thereby saving costs and increasing OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) or overall plant effectiveness. Th
3 tips for avoiding contact on the shop floor
6. May 2020
Manufacturing companies face the challenge of maintaining production despite the current corona crisis. In order to avoid a production stop, employee
Tools for better communication in the home office
12. April 2020
Due to the current situation around COVID-19 many employees are currently in the home office and communicate exclusively remotely with colleagues, tea
Coronavirus and the effects on production [+ Checklist]
31. March 2020
It feels like Germany is currently working completely from the home office because of COVID-19. Even in areas where a home office is not possible, eve
4 things to keep in mind when operating multiple machines
3. March 2020
Due to the constantly increasing degree of automation, the relationship between people and machines in production has changed. While a few years ago i
4 steps to achieve an optimal maintenance management
25. October 2019
How you can use maintenance management productively to solve common problems and thus make your production more efficient. Industrial production has b