Industrial Automation Solutions for Modern Manufacturing

Industrial automation solutions use connected software, machine data, sensors, controls, and digital workflows to reduce manual effort and improve the consistency of production operations. In a manufacturing environment, they can monitor equipment, identify jobs and operators, route work instructions, capture quality data, load machine programs, and exchange information with ERP systems. The goal is more timely, accurate execution and better visibility into performance.

The four commonly recognized types are fixed automation, programmable automation, flexible automation, and integrated automation. Fixed automation is designed for high-volume, repetitive work. Programmable automation can be reconfigured for different production runs. Flexible automation supports quicker changes across products. Integrated automation links equipment, software, data, and workflows across the operation. Harmoni supports integrated, connected shop-floor workflows alongside existing manufacturing equipment and systems.

Real-time machine monitoring collects live status, cycle-time, utilization, and downtime information from connected equipment. Teams can see when machines are running, idle, stopped, or waiting, then investigate specific losses such as breakdowns, changeovers, material waits, or quality holds. This replaces delayed or manually compiled reporting with current operating information, allowing supervisors and engineers to prioritize action during the shift.

Harmoni is designed to connect to existing CNC equipment without requiring machine replacement. It supports major controls and equipment from Mazak, Haas, Fanuc, Heidenhain, Siemens, DMG MORI, Makino, and Fadal, with MTConnect-native connectivity where available and adapter layers for older controls. Compatibility planning considers the machine control, available connectivity, and the operational data needed by the manufacturer.

Harmoni offers native integrations for Epicor, Infor and Infor Visual, ECI JobBoss and JobBoss2, ABAS, and ODOO. Custom integration options are available for legacy and on-premise ERP environments. Integrations can automatically transfer labor records, machine production time, scrap, and quality information, helping align actual shop-floor activity with job costing, capacity planning, and financial reporting.

Automated program loading associates a detected job and part revision with the correct CNC program, settings, offsets, and tool data. This reduces reliance on manual program selection and helps prevent operators from running an incorrect or outdated revision. By presenting the right manufacturing information at the work center, the workflow also reduces setup uncertainty and supports more consistent execution between shifts.

Yes. Digital work instructions present the current setup sheets, drawings, SOPs, and engineering information to the operator at the machine. Digital checksheets can capture in-process measurements and create auditable job-level quality records. These capabilities can support documentation practices used in ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, and CMMC-oriented manufacturing environments, while helping control revision-related errors.

Deployment timing depends on the number and type of machines, required ERP connections, workflow scope, and site readiness. Harmoni is designed to deploy in weeks on compatible equipment, rather than requiring a machine-replacement project. A practical rollout typically starts by confirming machine connectivity, defining the production data and workflows needed, configuring integrations, and validating the solution with the operating team.