Introduction to the Smart Factory Platform

The Smart Factory Platform is an open platform and ecosystem for the rapid deployment of intelligent apps for Digital Manufacturing. The selected use Case Predictive Quality Assurance contains san app with all necessary Azure components to note, communicate and predict errors in manufacturing processes.

Optimization of lean processes through simplified error detection right after deployment of the offering, customers have access to a responsive web app with sample data without the need of backend interfaces. After evaluating the need our clients may use any Azure integration technology to connect to partner systems.

The functionality of the Use Case contains the following:

Optimization of lean processes through simplified error detection

Reduction of the scope of errors through direct human-to-human communication

• Send pictures of someone else's errors to colleagues
• Assign received errors to own error pattern

Avoidance of errors through early warning system

• Early warning for workers as soon as special conditions arise
• Self-learning system to further develop these rules

By using the Predictive Quality Assurance App customers get an increase in process efficiency as well as an AI-based Digital assistant for manufacturing. With the help of digital assistants, employees are provided with targeted action instructions and personalized information.

This application is available in German.