Smarter Shop Floor Machine Monitoring

Shop floor machine monitoring is the continuous collection and presentation of data from production equipment. It shows whether machines are running, idle, in alarm, or down; captures cycle-time and utilization information; and helps classify downtime. Harmoni adds operational context by combining machine signals with operator activity, job information, and ERP workflows, so teams can understand what is happening and respond sooner.

Harmoni connects to existing CNC and manufacturing equipment without requiring machine replacement. It supports major controls and equipment from Mazak, Haas, Fanuc, Heidenhain, Siemens, DMG MORI, Makino, and Fadal. Where available, it uses MTConnect-native connectivity and can use adapter layers for older controls. Documentation, integration support, and on-site startup assistance are available for implementation.

Harmoni can track live machine status, cycle times, utilization, downtime classification, and OEE. It also brings together operator labor activity, job context, production time, scrap, and quality information when connected workflows are used. Teams can view metrics live or by hourly, shift, daily, or weekly cadence, giving different roles the information needed for operational decisions.

Machine monitoring supports OEE improvement by measuring availability, performance, and quality from automatically collected machine data combined with operator and quality inputs. Instead of treating all lost time alike, Harmoni can identify reasons such as changeovers, breakdowns, material waits, operator waits, micro-stops, and quality holds. This gives continuous-improvement teams clearer evidence for prioritizing corrective action.

Yes. Harmoni offers native integrations with Epicor, Infor, Infor Visual, ECI JobBoss, JobBoss2, ABAS, and ODOO, with custom integration options for legacy and on-premise ERP systems. It can automatically push labor records, machine production time, scrap, and quality data into ERP workflows. This reduces manual entry and supports more accurate job costing, capacity planning, and finance reporting.

Harmoni is designed to connect to existing equipment regardless of age or manufacturer. In addition to modern, MTConnect-capable controls, adapter layers can support older controls. A compatibility review can confirm the appropriate connection approach for each machine. This enables manufacturers to gain visibility across mixed fleets instead of limiting monitoring to only newer equipment.

Harmoni deploys in weeks, not through a machine-replacement project. The implementation approach focuses on connecting existing equipment and relevant ERP workflows, then configuring the operational views and workflows needed by the team. Deployment timing will reflect the number and type of machines, required integrations, and the scope of functions such as RFID identification, dashboards, quality, or program loading.

Yes. Harmoni can support digital checksheets, in-process measurement capture, real-time quality trends, and auditable digital quality records by job. It can also deliver the correct work instructions, setup sheets, drawings, and SOPs based on the detected job and part revision. These connected controls help reduce paper dependence, revision mistakes, and preventable production errors.