What is an example of a real-time monitoring system?
Excellerant's real-time monitoring system connects directly to CNC machines and manufacturing equipment to capture live production data including machine status, cycle times, part counts, and performance metrics. The system continuously streams this data to cloud-based dashboards accessible from any device, providing instant visibility into shop floor operations. It includes automated alerts, OEE calculations, downtime tracking, and historical analytics—all updating in real-time as events occur on the shop floor.
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In manufacturing environments, machine monitoring systems track equipment performance and production metrics, not individual employee surveillance. Excellerant's monitoring solutions focus on machine data—status, cycle times, downtime reasons, and production output. Operators interact with the system through shop floor tablets to log job progress and downtime causes, providing transparency about what data is collected and how it's used to improve operations.
How much does real-time machine monitoring cost?
Pricing varies based on the number of machines, integration requirements, and specific features needed. Excellerant offers transparent pricing with no hidden fees—including unlimited user access and client devices at no additional cost. Contact our team for a customized quote based on your shop floor configuration and monitoring needs.
Can your monitoring system work with older legacy machines?
Yes, absolutely. Excellerant specializes in universal connectivity for machines of any age, brand, or communication protocol. We can connect modern CNCs via ethernet/WiFi, legacy equipment through serial connections, and non-CNC machines using PLCs or IoT sensors. Our 30 years of machine tool networking experience means we've solved connectivity challenges for virtually every equipment type.
How quickly can I see results after implementing monitoring?
Most customers begin seeing actionable insights within the first week of deployment. The system immediately starts collecting data and identifying patterns. Initial benefits like improved visibility and faster response to downtime are instant, while deeper insights into utilization trends, OEE improvements, and bottleneck identification emerge as historical data accumulates over the first few weeks.
What types of alerts can the smart alert system send?
The system can send customizable alerts for machine faults, unexpected downtime, production delays, job completion, performance thresholds, maintenance needs, and quality issues. Alerts are delivered via mobile app notifications, email, SMS, or on-screen displays. You control who receives which alerts and set thresholds to avoid notification overload while ensuring critical issues reach the right person immediately.
Does the monitoring system require constant internet connectivity?
The system is designed for reliability. While real-time cloud access requires internet connectivity, the platform includes local data buffering that continues collecting machine data even during network interruptions. Once connectivity is restored, all buffered data automatically syncs to the cloud, ensuring no production information is lost.
Can I integrate your monitoring platform with our existing ERP or MES system?
Yes, Excellerant offers seamless bi-directional integration with major ERP and MES platforms including SAP, Oracle, and others through our Open API. This enables real-time data synchronization between shop floor and business systems, eliminating manual data entry, improving accuracy, and ensuring your entire organization operates from the same up-to-date production information.