Medical device manufacturers face unique challenges with stringent regulatory compliance, traceability requirements, and quality control standards. Excellerant's production tracking solutions provide real-time visibility into every manufacturing operation, ensuring FDA compliance through comprehensive documentation, automated data capture, and complete genealogy tracking. Our systems eliminate manual errors while meeting 21 CFR Part 11 requirements, enabling you to focus on innovation rather than paperwork.
Comprehensive manufacturing intelligence solutions designed for medical device production environments requiring validation and compliance.
Continuous CNC machine monitoring with automated data collection directly from equipment, eliminating manual entry errors critical in medical device production. Track machine status, performance metrics, and production progress across your entire cleanroom floor with instant notifications.
Comprehensive Overall Equipment Effectiveness monitoring measuring availability, performance, and quality metrics essential for medical device manufacturing. Identify bottlenecks, optimize cycle times, and maintain the high-efficiency standards required for profitable medical device production.
Automated downtime recording and root cause analysis to minimize equipment stoppages that impact production schedules. Track fault codes, operator issues, and material delays with powerful analytics to reduce unplanned downtime and improve facility productivity.
Seamless bi-directional data synchronization between shop floor systems and enterprise resource planning or manufacturing execution systems. Eliminate data lag, increase ERP accuracy, and ensure regulatory compliance through automated real-time data capture from machines and operators.
Standards-compliant production tracking supporting ISO 9000, ISO 13485, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements. Automated documentation, revision control, and traceability features ensure complete genealogy tracking for every medical device component produced.
Comprehensive analytics platform providing at-a-glance visibility of your entire medical device manufacturing operation. Track part counts, cycle times, machine utilization, schedule forecasting, and job progress from any device to make confident, data-driven decisions.
Medical device manufacturing demands zero-error production tracking and complete traceability. Excellerant's production tracking solutions automate data collection directly from your CNC machines and manufacturing equipment, eliminating manual entry errors that jeopardize compliance. Our platform provides the comprehensive documentation, revision control, and genealogy tracking required for FDA audits while delivering real-time insights that optimize OEE, reduce downtime, and improve forecasting. With 30 years of machine tool networking experience, we connect any mix of legacy and modern equipment to create a single source of truth for your manufacturing data.
Leading medical device manufacturers trust Excellerant to deliver compliant, efficient production tracking solutions.
Three decades of manufacturing technology expertise delivering validated solutions for regulated industries.
Pioneering machine tool networking since 1991 with deep expertise in medical device manufacturing requirements and regulatory compliance standards.
Connect any machine—CNC, legacy equipment, or specialty devices—regardless of brand, age, or protocol. No equipment replacement required for comprehensive tracking implementation.
Direct access to experienced technical support team based in Connecticut, ensuring rapid response times and expert guidance for your critical medical device production operations.
Built-in support for ISO 9000, ISO 13485, and CMMC standards with customizable user permissions, audit trails, and validation documentation required for regulated medical device environments.
Manufacturing technology pioneers dedicated to your production success.
Founder, President
John Carpenter is the visionary founder and president of Excellerant, bringing over three decades of manufacturing technology expertise to the industry. Originally trained in electronics by the US Navy, John applied his technical foundation to revolutionize manufacturing connectivity, becoming a recognized pioneer of Smart Manufacturing. In 2001, he achieved a groundbreaking milestone by developing the world's first wireless DNC connection to a machine tool—an innovation that fundamentally changed how manufacturers approach shop floor connectivity. John established WireFreeCNC in 2002 to commercialize this pioneering technology, and his leadership drove the company's evolution into Excellerant in 2018. His deep understanding of both the technical challenges and business needs of medical device manufacturers enables him to guide the development of solutions that meet stringent regulatory requirements while delivering measurable operational improvements. John's commitment to innovation and customer success has positioned Excellerant as a trusted partner for regulated manufacturing environments requiring validated, compliant production tracking solutions.
Director of Technical Operations
Brian Duprey serves as Director of Technical Operations at Excellerant, bringing over 20 years of comprehensive manufacturing and operations experience to every customer engagement. His extensive background spans the full spectrum of manufacturing operations, from shop floor production to systems integration, providing him with unique insights into the challenges facing medical device manufacturers. Brian's deep operational knowledge enables him to design and oversee complex customer integrations that seamlessly connect legacy equipment with modern systems while maintaining regulatory compliance. He leads the technical team responsible for ensuring that every Excellerant implementation meets the stringent validation requirements of medical device manufacturing environments. Brian's hands-on experience with manufacturing processes allows him to quickly identify optimization opportunities and design solutions that deliver immediate operational improvements. His commitment to innovation drives continuous enhancement of Excellerant's integration methodologies, ensuring customers receive implementations that are not only compliant but also position them for future scalability. Brian's ability to translate complex technical requirements into practical, validated solutions has made him an invaluable resource for medical device manufacturers seeking to modernize their production tracking capabilities while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Lead Software Architect
Ray Romero serves as Lead Software Architect at Excellerant, combining exceptional software development expertise with extensive knowledge of CNC networking hardware, communications protocols, and manufacturing systems architecture. His unique dual expertise in both software engineering and industrial hardware enables him to design robust, scalable production tracking solutions that seamlessly bridge the gap between shop floor equipment and enterprise systems. Ray's deep understanding of industrial communication protocols—including MTConnect, OPC UA, Fanuc Focas, and proprietary machine interfaces—allows him to architect connectivity solutions for virtually any manufacturing equipment, regardless of age or brand. He leads the development of Excellerant's cloud-based platform, ensuring it delivers the real-time performance, data security, and validation documentation required for medical device manufacturing environments subject to FDA oversight. Ray's architectural decisions prioritize system reliability, data integrity, and compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining the flexibility needed to adapt to evolving manufacturing technologies. His innovative approach to software design has enabled Excellerant to deliver production tracking solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing ERP and MES systems, providing medical device manufacturers with unified visibility across their entire operation. Ray's commitment to technical excellence ensures that every software release meets the rigorous quality standards expected by customers in regulated industries.
Lead Service Technician
Johann Dreyer serves as Lead Service Technician at Excellerant, bringing a powerful combination of customer service excellence and hands-on machine operator experience to every installation, training session, and support interaction. His background as a machine operator provides him with practical insights into the daily challenges facing production personnel, enabling him to design training programs and support solutions that resonate with shop floor teams. Johann's ever-growing passion for both technology and learning drives him to stay current with the latest manufacturing technologies and communication protocols, ensuring he can effectively support customers with diverse equipment configurations. He leads all customer installations for medical device manufacturers, ensuring that systems are deployed with minimal production disruption while meeting strict validation requirements. Johann's patient, thorough training approach helps operators and supervisors quickly master the Excellerant platform, maximizing adoption rates and accelerating time-to-value. His technical expertise extends across the full range of connectivity solutions—from wireless DNC systems to complex ERP integrations—making him a versatile resource capable of solving diverse customer challenges. Johann's commitment to customer success is evident in his responsive support approach, where he leverages his deep product knowledge to quickly diagnose issues and implement effective solutions. His unique ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical, actionable guidance has made him a trusted advisor for medical device manufacturers seeking to optimize their production tracking implementations.
What is medical device tracking?
Medical device tracking is a comprehensive system for monitoring and documenting every aspect of medical device production, from raw materials through finished goods. It includes real-time machine monitoring, automated data collection, quality tracking, and complete genealogy documentation to meet FDA regulatory requirements. Production tracking systems provide the traceability, validation documentation, and audit trails required for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance while optimizing manufacturing efficiency through OEE monitoring, downtime analysis, and performance analytics.
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Our team will assess your current operations and design a compliant, validated solution tailored to your manufacturing requirements.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 860-870-5544 You can also send us a quick email at sales@excellerant-mfg.com
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 860-870-5544 You can also send us a quick email at sales@excellerant-mfg.com