The Quinx Information Platform QMIP collects real-time production data from systems and machines. It stores them persistently and structured in a database (Data Warehouse).
Applications such as ERP, BI (Business Intelligence Tool, Cockpit), MES (Manufacturing Execution System) or CAQ can access this data at any time via different interfaces.
Quinx analyses the collected production data to calculate the OEE of each system.
QMIP records the production process persistently: Which part was produced with which program on which plant by whom. This is an essential aspect in traceability. In the meantime, a large number of companies have to provide this evidence.
If a system has the necessary sensors, the energy consumption per produced part can be calculated. Energy efficiency is becoming increasingly important. It has a direct influence on the CO2 balance of a company.
Tool costs are a significant cost factor. With the Tool Lifetime Management module, Quinx can evaluate tool lifetime and monitor tool abrasion.
Preventive maintenance prevents systems from stopping at the worst possible moment. If maintenance intervals are shorter than necessary, valuable production time is wasted. Therefore Quinx optimises maintenance intervals based on real production and process data. Preventive maintenance interventions are displayed in JOBDISPO production planning and are taken into account when planning customer orders.
A standard factory has a large number of different systems and machine controls. Getting data from these systems is not always easy. Therefore, a competent partner is needed; the more competent the partner, the lower the costs for connectivity. Quinx and its cooperation partners are capable of handling a variety of interfaces such as OPC UA, MT Connect, MQTT or FOCAS.
If desired, Quinx AG can check with a tool whether machines have an interface and output data effectively. The customer receives a brief report of the entire machine park without further obligation.