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IIoT Monitoring - Industrial real-time monitoring for maximum efficiency
Thanks to Clouver, you have all your production data at your fingertips at all times, from the shop floor to the executive suite.
Imagine knowing at any time and in any place exactly how efficiently your production is running.
Every minute without digital transparency costs real money.
– and the competition never rests. Those who fail to act risk increasing downtime and miss out on crucial efficiency gains. With Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) monitoring, this vision becomes reality: you monitor your production live, detect potential issues before they lead to costly downtime, and make proactive decisions based on precise real-time data – rather than gut feeling.
IIoT Production Monitoring
is a key cornerstone of Industry 4.0 and is revolutionising the way modern industrial companies manage their processes. But how can this technology be introduced in an existing factory with a heterogeneous machinery landscape?
This is where Clouver from ProCom Automation comes in: an IIoT platform that enables you to network your machines in record time, optimise your processes, and sustainably reduce costs.
This is where Clouver comes in:
an IIoT platform that enables you to connect your machines in record time, optimise your processes, and sustainably reduce costs.
How does Clouver work?
Through secure IoT gateways and networks, raw data flows into a central platform. Where necessary, it is pre-filtered directly at the machine (edge computing) and then analysed and stored in the cloud.
On clear dashboards, Clouver visualises the current production status, key KPIs and trends in an easily understandable format.
Intelligent algorithms scan the data for patterns, anomalies and opportunities for improvement. In this way, a digital twin of your production is created, providing you with completely new insights.
The result: an unprecedented level of transparency across all your operations.
You can spot deviations or bottlenecks at a glance and take immediate corrective action. The benefits go far beyond mere “observation”: you use IIoT data as an active decision-making foundation to improve processes, minimise downtime and increase productivity. In short: IIoT monitoring makes your production more efficient, more flexible, and future-ready.
What are the benefits of IIoT production monitoring?
A modern IIoT monitoring system like Clouver unlocks numerous benefits for your production. Here are just some of the most important advantages for production managers, plant managers, maintenance teams and digitalisation leaders in large industrial enterprises.
In addition to these points, IIoT monitoring also enhances quality assurance and resource efficiency.
You produce more, in better quality, within the same time – giving your company a decisive competitive advantage.
Maximum real-time transparency
You maintain a clear overview of all machines and equipment – from individual cutting systems to the entire factory hall. Key metrics such as utilisation, cycle time, output, and quality rate are available in real time. This allows you to instantly identify where action is needed and make well-founded decisions on priorities.
Fewer unplanned downtimes
Constant monitoring enables you to detect faults and deviations at an early stage. Alarm notifications in case of limit violations or machine stoppages allow your team to intervene immediately. Instead of reacting to breakdowns in firefighting mode, you carry out proactive maintenance. This drastically reduces costly downtime.
Increase in efficiency and OEE
Continuous monitoring uncovers weaknesses that limit the performance of your production. Whether frequent short stops, reduced speed, or quality losses – IIoT data makes the root causes visible. With targeted countermeasures, you turn unproductive time into value creation. This increases Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and, in turn, the usable plant capacity.
Data-driven decisions
Instead of relying on gut feeling, you make decisions based on solid facts. Comprehensive live data and historical analyses provide a reliable foundation for planning and improvements. You can objectively identify which measures will have the greatest impact on your KPIs.
Cost reduction & higher ROI
Efficiency gains through IIoT monitoring have a direct impact on cost structures – from reduced scrap and rework, to lower energy consumption, to longer machine service life thanks to predictive maintenance. A more stable process with higher OEE ultimately leads to significantly lower operating costs. The investment in Clouver typically pays off quickly: a practical example from the metalworking industry showed around 27% less downtime and an increase in OEE from 61% to 78% within a year – with savings exceeding the investment costs after just nine months.
Clouver – your IIoT monitoring in practice
Clouver by ProCom Automation is an IIoT production monitoring platform designed precisely for these requirements. It offers you all the mentioned advantages in a flexible, user-friendly solution.
Your Benefits
Connectivity without limits – networking all machines
With Clouver, you can connect absolutely all machines in your production – manufacturer-independent and regardless of age. Whether modern CNC lasers, older plasma cutting systems, or manual workstations: through smart IoT gateways (Clouver SmartKit), even legacy machines can be integrated with ease. Connecting a machine typically takes less than an hour, and costly machine retrofits are not required. This way, you gain a complete data stream from your entire production in no time.
Quick start, big impact
The commissioning of Clouver is fast and gradual, tailored precisely to your needs. For example, you can start with a bottleneck machine and then successively add further equipment. Initial successes – such as a reduction in downtime – often appear within just a few days. Clouver meets you where you currently stand in terms of digitalisation and then grows along with your requirements. This way, you achieve improvements quickly without disrupting your operations.
Custom dashboards & analyses
Right after connection, you can view your real-time machine data on predefined dashboards in the Clouver web portal. These can be flexibly customised: compile exactly the key figures and visualisations that matter most to you. Whether it’s a factory-wide overview for the plant manager, a detailed line view for the production manager, or a maintenance overview for the head of servicing – Clouver provides the right apps and widgets. Historical data is automatically stored, enabling you to perform trend analyses, benchmarking between machines or shifts, and generate detailed reports with just a few clicks.
Available everywhere, secure at all times
As a cloud solution, Clouver can be accessed from anywhere – in the office, when working from home, or on a tablet directly in the production hall. You always have the latest performance data and alerts in view, no matter where you are. At the same time, data security is a top priority: state-of-the-art security protocols protect your sensitive production data from unauthorised access. With finely granular rights management, you decide who can view or enter which information. This way, management, shift leaders, and operators each receive precisely the views intended for them – and no one sees more than they should.
Made for every level
Clouver creates added value for everyone in your company – from the managing director to the machine operator. Executives gain reliable KPIs for strategic management, production managers gain control and can plan more effectively, maintenance teams receive concrete indications of service needs, and operators at the machine benefit from clear digital instructions and fewer unplanned interruptions. The entire organisation becomes more closely aligned through these new insights: everyone works from the same data basis, significantly improving collaboration and decision-making.
Take the next step now
Your competitors are not standing still – now is the time for you to seize the opportunities of digital production monitoring. Future-proof your manufacturing by adopting transparent, data-driven processes. With Clouver as your IIoT monitoring platform, you can sustainably increase efficiency, reduce costs, and gain full control over your production.
Don’t wait until the next unplanned downtime brings your production to a halt. Secure your free live demo today – and gain the decisive competitive edge!
Prices – How much does IIoT monitoring cost?
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What is IIoT Monitoring?
IoT monitoring refers to the systematic collection, transmission, processing and visualisation of production data – ideally in real time, across the entire machine park, and independent of manufacturer or machine age.
Sensors on your equipment continuously record all relevant machine data.
Further topics on IIoT monitoring
Deepen your knowledge and explore all aspects of digital production optimisation:
- How to reliably capture all relevant data and make it usable.
- How to monitor your production in real time and detect disruptions immediately.
- How to derive concrete decisions and improvements from data.
- How to systematically increase your Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
Frequently Asked Questions about Clouver
On this page, you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about Clouver – the IIoT platform from ProCom Automation. Whether you’re looking for guidance on getting started, technical details, security, or integration – here you’ll find quick and easy-to-understand information.
General Questions
What is Clouver?
Clouver is an IoT-based platform for real-time monitoring and optimisation of production processes. The software helps increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and support data-driven decision-making based on production data.
Which companies is Clouver suitable for?
Clouver is ideal for manufacturing companies across all industries – from metal and plastics processing to the textile sector. The platform is manufacturer-independent and compatible with all types of machines – including heterogeneous machine fleets and older legacy equipment.
What are the benefits of Clouver?
- Live insights into all production processes
- Improve performance through data-driven insights
- Prevent failures early on
- Identify consumption and reduce costs
- Identify root causes and improve availability
- Paperless, error-free and time-saving
- Flexible use – in the cloud or on-premises
- Compatible with all machines – old and new
- Seamless connection with IT systems
- Less effort and more transparency
- Relevant data, clearly visualised
- GDPR-compliant and protected in certified German data centres
How secure is my data with Clouver?
Data security is a top priority. Clouver uses state-of-the-art encryption technologies and processes data in certified data centres located in Germany – all in compliance with current data protection regulations.
How can I test Clouver?
We offer a free demo that allows you to explore Clouver with no obligations and speak directly with one of our experts about any technical questions. Simply book an appointment with our team.
How much does it cost to use Clouver?
With Clouver, you can tailor a solution to fit your specific needs. Pricing depends on the type and number of machines. Clouver is designed to be flexible and scalable, so it can grow along with your business.
Can I connect Clouver with my ERP system?
Yes, that is possible! If your ERP system supports data export via the MQTT network protocol, the integration can be carried out without any further steps. Otherwise, the SmartKit can be used to create an interface between the ERP system and Clouver.
Either way, we’ll ensure a solution that allows you to bring data from your production planning and job management systems to your machines, and transfer machine data collected via Clouver back into your ERP system.
Which consumption meters can be connected to Clouver?
Clouver supports the integration of the following types of consumption meters:
- Electricity meters
- Water meters
- Gas meters
What analysis options does Clouver offer for consumption data?
Consumption data can be analysed flexibly on an hourly, weekly, monthly, or yearly basis. This gives you detailed insights into the resource usage within your production environment.
Features & Technical Details
What features does Clouver offer?
- Real-time monitoring
- OEE analysis (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
- Predictive maintenance
- Energy monitoring
- Downtime tracking
- Paperless production
- Cloud and edge computing
- Machine connectivity
- ERP integration
- Automated reporting
- Custom dashboards
- Data security and compliance
How does integration with existing systems work?
Clouver can be connected to existing IT and ERP systems via open interfaces (APIs). The integration is flexible and can be linked to machine controls, sensors, or existing data sources.
Do I need new hardware for Clouver?
Apart from the SmartKit units, no new hardware is usually required. Clouver can use existing machine interfaces and sensor signals to monitor machine status. If needed, we can support you in selecting suitable IoT hardware to connect older machines.
What hardware components, devices, and sensors are needed to collect relevant data?
The required hardware can range from easy-to-use, non-invasive current clamps and gateways with data interfaces to tailored sensor packages for your machines. In most cases, we use our SmartKit gateways.
To factor in the “human element” in production, we also rely on the touch panels used in our DowntimeAnalytics and Paperless solutions. We provide a complete package for you.Is Clouver suitable for companies of all sizes?
Yes, Clouver is scalable and can be adapted to small, medium, and large companies. Its modular architecture allows for gradual implementation based on your individual needs.
What types of data can be collected with Clouver?
Clouver consolidates data from various areas:
From your machines, depending on the interface, Clouver collects production-related information such as:
- Status information
- Production events
(downtimes, shift changes, number of parts produced, etc.) - Machine availability and failures
- Performance data
- Quality data
(e.g. through scrap detection)
From your staff, Clouver gathers detailed information on:
- Downtimes
- Service activities
- Manual operations
From your overarching MES or ERP systems, Clouver completes the picture with:
- Data on manufactured products
- Materials used
- Work orders
- Planning information
With Clouver, you centralise all of this information, enabling you to use it effectively in production, as well as for managing and optimising your entire manufacturing process.
How long does it take to implement Clouver?
Implementing Clouver is straightforward, as we meet you where you currently are. We support you every step of the way – from your first steps in digitising a bottleneck machine, to digitising and monitoring your production line, all the way to developing a full digitalisation strategy for your entire business.