STRUCTURE

Overview

Factory BUILD is a data foundation platform that enables manufacturers to extract maximum value from their data. It converts raw data into contextualized information, providing a solid base for building scalable data products and driving data-driven decision-making. It has the following core capabilities:

• Common Data Foundation: Establishes a unified data structure for efficient analysis and application development.

• Digital Twins: Creates virtual representations of physical assets and processes for comprehensive understanding and optimization.

• Templating: Simplifies data modeling and democratizes data access.

• Real-Time Data Streaming: Enables rapid analysis and response to changing conditions.

How Factory BUILD Works

Factory BUILD follows a systematic approach to transform raw data into actionable insights.

• Data Ingestion: Seamlessly integrates factory CONNECT to access and ingest data from diverse sources, including databases, CSV files, and Industrial equipment.

• Data Contextualization: Enriches data with metadata and context, providing essential information for data understanding and analysis.

• Data Modeling: Creates a structured data model that accurately represents the manufacturing processes and entities, serving as a foundation for data exploration and analysis.

• Data Streaming: Delivers data in real-time to enable rapid analysis, decision-making, and response to changing conditions.

Feature Benefits

Factory BUILD is a powerful platform that empowers manufacturers to transform raw data into actionable insights. By leveraging its core features, you can create a robust data foundation, build scalable data products, and drive operational excellence.

• Environment Builder: Imagine having a virtual replica of your entire factory, where you can experiment with different configurations, visualize dependencies, and identify bottlenecks. Environment Builder brings this vision to life. By creating a digital twin of your factory, you can:

  • Visualize Complex Processes: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how assets, lines, and processes interact.

  • Optimize Layout and Workflow: Experiment with different configurations to identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency.

  • Identify Dependencies: Understand the relationships between assets and processes to mitigate risks.

  • Simulate Changes: Test the impact of changes without disrupting your physical operations.

• Pipeline Builder: is the heart of Factory BUILD, automating the process of transforming raw data into a structured, usable format. It's like having a personal data wizard that handles all the complexities of data preparation. Key benefits of Pipeline Builder include:

  • Automation: Streamline data transformation tasks, reducing manual effort and errors.

  • Flexibility: Adapt to changing data requirements and sources with ease.

  • Scalability: Handle large volumes of data and complex transformations efficiently.

  • Efficiency: Optimize data processing performance and minimize latency.

• The KPI Editor empowers you to create and customize key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with your specific business objectives. It's like having a personal performance analyst at your fingertips. With the KPI Editor, you can:

  • Define Custom KPIs: Create metrics that accurately reflect your manufacturing goals.

  • Monitor Performance: Track key indicators in real-time to identify trends and areas for improvement.

  • Analyze Performance: Gain insights into your operations and make data-driven decisions.

• The Runtime Field Editor is a powerful tool that allows you to create dynamic calculations based on existing data fields. It's like having a built-in calculator for your data. Key benefits of Runtime Fields include:

  • Flexibility: Create custom calculations without modifying pipelines.

  • Efficiency: Perform calculations in real-time, enabling faster insights.

  • Enhanced Analysis: Explore data in new ways and uncover hidden patterns.

• Field Explorer is your go-to resource for understanding the data available within your environment. It's like having a personal data librarian. With Field Explorer, you can:

  • Search for Fields: Quickly find the fields you need for analysis.

  • Understand Attributes: Learn about data types, descriptions, and usage.

  • Inform Decision Making: Make informed choices when building KPIs or Runtime Fields.

• The Content Impact Report is your early warning system for potential data issues. It helps you identify and address problems before they impact your operations. Key benefits of the Content Impact Report include:

  • Proactive Issue Detection: Identify potential errors or inconsistencies caused by workspace changes.

  • Maintain Data Integrity: Ensure the accuracy and reliability of your data.

  • Minimize Downtime: Prevent issues that could disrupt your operations.

Summary

Factory BUILD is a comprehensive data foundation platform designed to transform unstructured raw factory data into a standardized, contextualized, and actionable digital infrastructure. It serves as the bridge between raw ingestion and advanced analytics, providing the tools necessary to create Digital Twins, automate complex data pipelines, and define custom performance metrics. By establishing a unified data structure, Factory BUILD enables manufacturers to scale their data products across assets and facilities with speed and precision.