Clouver: The Simple Solution for Real-Time Monitoring and Optimisation of Your Production Processes

What is Clouver?

Clouver is an IIoT-based platform that enables comprehensive monitoring and analysis of production data. It connects machines, sensors, and other systems to provide you with a complete overview of the condition and efficiency of your production. Particularly valuable is the real-time monitoring that allows you to analyse key performance indicators such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and MTTR (Mean Time to Repair). These parameters not only provide insight into machine availability but also help you optimise throughput and proactively prevent unplanned downtime. The aim of Clouver is to detect bottlenecks early, minimise downtime, and sustainably increase overall productivity.

How Does Clouver Work and How Does It Help You with Data Analysis?

Clouver is a modular platform that collects data from various sources such as machines, sensors, and ERP systems. This data is aggregated in the cloud and processed using advanced analytical tools. The results are visualised on user-friendly dashboards, enabling even employees without extensive IT knowledge to easily understand and utilise the information.

How Easily Can Clouver Be Integrated into Existing Systems?

Clouver is characterised by its straightforward integration into existing infrastructures. This means minimal implementation effort and maximum efficiency for you. As a result, even small and medium-sized enterprises can benefit from modern and powerful production monitoring without the need for significant changes.

Advantages of Clouver at a Glance

1. Production Optimisation: You receive a complete overview of production processes, allowing you to target inefficiencies and maximise machine uptime. By monitoring critical metrics such as OEE and MTTR in real-time, you can reduce downtime and optimise throughput. This ensures that the productivity of your production remains at the highest level.
2. Scalability and Flexibility: The platform is highly scalable and can be easily adapted to growing production capacities or new locations. By seamlessly integrating into existing ERP and MES systems, you can continuously expand production monitoring and ensure that your company remains flexible and future-proof.
3. Cost Savings through Efficiency: Clouver helps you avoid unplanned downtimes and reduce maintenance needs. By analysing machine conditions and using predictive analytics, you can proactively plan maintenance, leading to significant cost savings in the long run. This maximises the lifespan of your facilities and reduces total operating costs.
4. Simple operability: Despite the advanced technology, Clouver is easy to implement and use. This allows you, as part of a smaller company, to benefit from production monitoring without incurring high IT costs or requiring specialised expertise.

Case Study 

A company in the packaging industry, specialising in the manufacture of high-speed filling machines for food packaging, successfully implemented Clouver to significantly enhance the efficiency of its production processes.

Implementation of Clouver

• Real-Time Monitoring: The company integrated Clouver to monitor machine parameters such as conveyor speed, filling volume, temperature, and pressure ratios in real-time. These parameters are critical for operation as they directly influence the quality and quantity of the filled products.
• Data Analysis: Through comprehensive analysis of this data, the company identified specific inefficiencies that negatively impacted cycle times and overall productivity, such as inadequate filling volumes and inconsistent conveyor speeds.

• Optimisation of Machine Control:

  - Based on the insights gained, the company made targeted adjustments to machine control. This included increasing conveyor speed to accelerate the filling process.

  - Additionally, the filling volume was precisely adjusted to ensure that products were filled consistently and without losses.

• Maintenance Management:

  - Clouver enabled the introduction of preventive maintenance alerts that indicated anomalies in the machines, such as pressure fluctuations or temperature variations.

  - This proactive maintenance planning led to a significant reduction in downtime, as the maintenance team could intervene before serious issues arose.

Results
By implementing Clouver, the company was able to reduce cycle time by over 20%, which increased production speed. Furthermore, optimised machine parameters improved product quality, as fewer filling errors occurred, enhancing customer satisfaction. The company also reported substantial cost savings due to reduced maintenance work and downtime. This successful application of Clouver demonstrates how modern IIoT technology can sustainably enhance production performance and competitiveness.

How Does Clouver Work and What Technologies Are Behind It?

Clouver utilises cutting-edge cloud and IIoT technologies to provide a secure and scalable platform. Your data is protected through encryption and secure authentication, allowing you to rely on the highest security standards. All data is securely stored in the cloud on servers in Germany, enabling real-time analysis and quick access. This allows you to make well-informed decisions based on the most up-to-date information.

Thanks to advanced algorithms, Clouver facilitates real-time analysis of your production data, detects anomalies early, and helps you take proactive measures. Clouver employs comprehensive data analytics to identify inefficiencies early, leading to proactive solutions and promoting operational efficiency.

Another highlight of Clouver is its seamless integration with a variety of hardware and software gateways. This interconnectivity enhances data collection and operational efficiency. Clouver has been specifically designed for easy integration with existing ERP systems and IT infrastructures, minimising disruptions during implementation. This flexibility improves processes without requiring extensive restructuring.

With its robust infrastructure, Clouver also ensures high availability and reliability, even with increasing volumes of data.

Modern Technologies:

• Utilisation of cloud and IIoT technologies for a secure and scalable platform.

Data Protection:

• Data is protected through encryption and secure authentication.
• Secure storage of data in the cloud on servers in Germany.

Real-Time Analysis:

• Enables quick access to data and well-informed decisions.
• Early detection of anomalies and support for proactive measures.

Data Analytics:

• Identification of inefficiencies to promote proactive solutions and improve operational efficiency.

Integration:

• Seamless connection with various hardware and software gateways.
• Easy integration with existing ERP systems and IT infrastructures.
• Minimisation of disruptions during implementation.

Robust Infrastructure:

• High availability and reliability, even with increasing volumes of data.

How Is Clouver Evolving and What Can You Expect in the Future?

ProCom Automation is continuously working to make Clouver even more powerful. In the future, you will benefit from enhanced analytical capabilities and deeper integration of advanced technologies. These improvements aim to further optimise decision-making and provide you with even more precise and faster insights into your production processes.

Why Is Clouver the Best Choice for Your Production Monitoring?

With Clouver from ProCom Automation, you receive a user-friendly platform that helps you monitor your production processes in real-time, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. By making data-driven decisions, you can future-proof your production strategy and prepare optimally for upcoming challenges.

Would you like to learn more about how Clouver can optimise your production? Contact our team - we will find the right solution for your company together.