{"id":633,"date":"2021-09-27T07:28:02","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T07:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/?page_id=633"},"modified":"2026-05-28T13:56:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T13:56:19","slug":"proficy-plant-applications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/solutions-and-products\/proficy-plant-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Proficy Smart Factory"},"content":{"rendered":"  <div class=\"hero\">\n    <div class=\"carousel hero-slider small\" data-flickity data-flickity-options='{\"prevNextButtons\": false}'>\n              <div class=\"carousel-cell\">\n          <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"hero-content\">\n                              <h1 data-gtm-vis-recent-on-screen13388841_241=\"142\" data-gtm-vis-first-on-screen13388841_241=\"142\" data-gtm-vis-total-visible-time13388841_241=\"100\" data-gtm-vis-has-fired13388841_241=\"1\"><span dir=\"auto\">Smart Factory MES<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Transform your factory into a smart and connected production environment. Optimize processes, reduce downtime and increase profitability with GE Vernova&#8217;s Smart Factory MES.<\/p>\n              \n                          <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/Novotek_UK\/Solutions_and_Products\/PlantApplications\/Proficy_Plant_Applications_juice_manufacturing_1920x800px-1024x427.jpg\" class=\"hero-bg\" alt=\"Hero Img\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/Novotek_UK\/Solutions_and_Products\/PlantApplications\/Proficy_Plant_Applications_juice_manufacturing_1920x800px-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/Novotek_UK\/Solutions_and_Products\/PlantApplications\/Proficy_Plant_Applications_juice_manufacturing_1920x800px-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/Novotek_UK\/Solutions_and_Products\/PlantApplications\/Proficy_Plant_Applications_juice_manufacturing_1920x800px-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/Novotek_UK\/Solutions_and_Products\/PlantApplications\/Proficy_Plant_Applications_juice_manufacturing_1920x800px-1536x640.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/Novotek_UK\/Solutions_and_Products\/PlantApplications\/Proficy_Plant_Applications_juice_manufacturing_1920x800px.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                  <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n   \n\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"has-novotek-dark-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-533dc3c428dba7213942879caa09b309 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WHAT IS SMART FACTORY MES?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md heading  \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Streamlined and connected production<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smart Factory MES (Manufacturing Execution System) is an advanced IIoT solution \/ production control system that integrates machines, sensors and systems to create a fully connected and intelligent production environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every step in your manufacturing process generates valuable data, and Smart Factory MES helps you track, control, and document these steps in real time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The solution includes everything from production planning, monitoring, follow-up, reporting and means you can make fast, data-driven decisions for improved efficiency and quality..<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md spacer  \">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md columns  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container-md column  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"container-md heading  \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MES 101<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join Novotek&#8217;s Sean Robinson for an introductory video course on all things MES. Covering shopfloor to top floor, this video series is perfect for those new to Proficy Smart Factory or industry veterans looking to bring their knowledge up to scratch.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md column  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"container-md embed  \">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GOOD vs BAD MES?\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wZcUtbhixMg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container media-text  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/MicrosoftTeams-image-23-1024x607.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5565 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/MicrosoftTeams-image-23-1024x607.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/MicrosoftTeams-image-23-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/MicrosoftTeams-image-23-768x455.png 768w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/MicrosoftTeams-image-23-1536x910.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/MicrosoftTeams-image-23-2048x1214.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><div class=\"container-md heading  \">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-novotek-dark-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a8f85d72de02be84f0aaf6cc76363e92\"><strong>WHAT DOES SMART FACTORY MES MEAN?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md heading  \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Architecture<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smart Factory MES is a software suite that consists of various functions and can be run on-prem, Cloud or hybrid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To easily explain Smart Factory MES architecture, we have created an illustration and method called\u00a0 the\u00a0<strong>Digitalisation Wheel<\/strong>\u00a0.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The digitisation wheel consists of 5 steps:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md list  \">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"container-md list-item  \">\n<li>Connect<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md list-item  \">\n<li>Modeling<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md list-item  \">\n<li>File<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md list-item  \">\n<li>Visualise<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md list-item  \">\n<li>Optimise<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These steps build on each other: you start with\u00a0\u00a0<strong>connect<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0and end with\u00a0\u00a0<strong>optimise<\/strong>\u00a0! Let&#8217;s go through the method step by step.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md group  alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-novotek-dark-blue-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"container-md spacer  \">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md columns  alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull has-novotek-dark-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container-md column  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"container-md heading  \">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-novotek-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8120e0ddb260f64171f9cdb3441845fc\"><strong>Connect to access data<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"has-novotek-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c5f08e2c5501197ec6e6c0b393a7c2d3 wp-block-paragraph\">With standard communication such as OPC, MQTT, you can connect production systems with Smart Factory MES.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md column  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"container-md heading  \">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-novotek-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-00e5a7ec1e2c2e0bb714cf8267c37f50\"><strong>Model to understand your data<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"has-novotek-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e45c0068261f192700ec88083becf44f wp-block-paragraph\">After you connect your systems, you will have access to tons of data. But it is important to know where your data comes from! That is why you need to model your data and create context.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"has-novotek-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e7c464ce5d308f7dbedcfa6211ee4df4 wp-block-paragraph\">For example: which line or line section do they belong to?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md column  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"container-md heading  \">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-novotek-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e78281d11b0830c2b8eedd76d9bf733e\"><strong>Archive for analysis<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"has-novotek-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-669389f42d1a86b1c373ff2500a0a2a2 wp-block-paragraph\">With Smart Factory MES&#8217;s features, you store all time-oriented and event-oriented data from the process. You need this to analyze and optimize your production over time. With historical data, you can also do Machine Learning (ML) and AI.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md column  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"container-md heading  \">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-novotek-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25e72bbe55d2e8fc061cda01b334aa3b\"><strong>Visualize for user-friendly overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"has-novotek-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cc7fa8c7c469a3eb040ae7613b2b854e wp-block-paragraph\">All collected data needs to be presented in an understandable way for the user. An operator needs a certain view to do their job effectively while the analyst needs a completely different one. With Smart Factory MES dashboards,&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>the right information is presented to the right person in the right way.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md column  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"container-md heading  \">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-novotek-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c17645147f2b29f4aa1ebf4870450274\"><strong>Optimize<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"has-novotek-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0bbfd448d5633de78812175def2df6cf wp-block-paragraph\">Smart Factory MES includes modules for production planning, execution, traceability, quality monitoring, OEE and Machine Learning \/ AI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"has-novotek-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6b2fab7f111eaf5a194ceb4e5268df69 wp-block-paragraph\">With these modules you can plan, control and optimize your production.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md spacer  \">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container media-text  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Screens-Smart-Factory-Productionplanning-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8226 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Screens-Smart-Factory-Productionplanning-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Screens-Smart-Factory-Productionplanning-1-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Screens-Smart-Factory-Productionplanning-1-768x450.png 768w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Screens-Smart-Factory-Productionplanning-1-86x50.png 86w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Screens-Smart-Factory-Productionplanning-1-306x179.png 306w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Screens-Smart-Factory-Productionplanning-1-636x373.png 636w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><div class=\"container-md heading  \">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Production planning:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get a Gantt-based view that clearly shows the capacity of your entire production and gives you an overview to easily plan and re-plan. With our solution you get a clear, flexible and user-friendly production planning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container media-text  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"636\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Sceens-Smart-Factory-Proficy-CSense-636x373-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8227 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Sceens-Smart-Factory-Proficy-CSense-636x373-1.png 636w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Sceens-Smart-Factory-Proficy-CSense-636x373-1-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Sceens-Smart-Factory-Proficy-CSense-636x373-1-86x50.png 86w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Sceens-Smart-Factory-Proficy-CSense-636x373-1-306x179.png 306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><div class=\"container-md heading  \">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Analytics, AI and Machine Learning<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Analytics, AI and Machine Learning are terms for automated data analysis. With&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/se\/losningar-och-produkter\/analytics\/\">Analytics<\/a>&nbsp;, patterns and anomalies can be detected early and you can make important production changes that optimize your business.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container media-text  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"636\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Sceens-Smart-Factory-Plant-Applications-636x373-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8228 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Sceens-Smart-Factory-Plant-Applications-636x373-1.png 636w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Sceens-Smart-Factory-Plant-Applications-636x373-1-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Sceens-Smart-Factory-Plant-Applications-636x373-1-86x50.png 86w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Sceens-Smart-Factory-Plant-Applications-636x373-1-306x179.png 306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><div class=\"container-md heading  \">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>OEE, Traceability and Quality Monitoring<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) to monitor and improve the efficiency of your manufacturing processes (machines, cells, lines, factories).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Document what happens during all phases of production through complete traceability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As well as secure quality monitoring in real time!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md heading  \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits of Smart Factory MES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md columns  alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container-md column  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"container-md image  aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Icons-Smart-Factory-Red-circle-05-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Icons-Smart-Factory-Red-circle-05-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Icons-Smart-Factory-Red-circle-05-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Icons-Smart-Factory-Red-circle-05-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Icons-Smart-Factory-Red-circle-05-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Icons-Smart-Factory-Red-circle-05-86x86.png 86w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Icons-Smart-Factory-Red-circle-05-306x306.png 306w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Icons-Smart-Factory-Red-circle-05-636x636.png 636w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Icons-Smart-Factory-Red-circle-05.png 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md heading  \">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Real-time monitoring<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gain full visibility into production processes with real-time data.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md column  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"container-md image  aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Icons-Smart-Factory-Red-circle-06-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Icons-Smart-Factory-Red-circle-06-150x150.png 150w, 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maintenance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md paragraph  \">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reduce unplanned downtime through predictive maintenance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md column  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"container-md image  aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Icons-Smart-Factory-Red-circle-07-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Icons-Smart-Factory-Red-circle-07-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Icons-Smart-Factory-Red-circle-07-300x300.png 300w, 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optimise production flow to increase productivity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md column  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"container-md image  aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Icons-Smart-Factory-Red-circle-08-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Icons-Smart-Factory-Red-circle-08-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Icons-Smart-Factory-Red-circle-08-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.novotek.com\/co-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Icons-Smart-Factory-Red-circle-08-1024x1024.png 1024w, 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class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Challenges and solutions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md columns  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container-md column  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"container-md heading  \">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Unplanned downtime<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md list  \">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"container-md list-item  \">\n<li><strong>Challenge:<\/strong>\u00a0Machine breakdowns and unexpected downtime lead to production losses.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"container-md image  aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"\u2714\ufe0f\" style=\"width:20px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md list  \">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"container-md list-item  \">\n<li><strong>Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0Predictive maintenance with sensor data and AI that identifies problems before they cause downtime.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md column  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"container-md heading  \">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Low productivity &amp; inefficient production<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md list  \">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"container-md list-item  \">\n<li><strong>Challenge:<\/strong>\u00a0Inefficient processes, bottlenecks and low utilization of resources.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"container-md image  aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"\u2714\ufe0f\" style=\"width:20px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md list  \">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"container-md list-item  \">\n<li><strong>Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0Real-time production analytics that optimize workflows and resource allocation.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md column  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"container-md heading  \">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Quality problems &amp; high rejection rate<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md list  \">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"container-md list-item  \">\n<li><strong>Challenge:<\/strong>\u00a0Variations in product quality, faulty products and customer complaints.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"container-md image  aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"\u2714\ufe0f\" style=\"width:20px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md list  \">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"container-md list-item  \">\n<li><strong>Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0AI-powered quality control that detects deviations early in production.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md columns  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"container-md column  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"container-md heading  \">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Lack of real-time data &amp; transparency in production<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md list  \">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"container-md list-item  \">\n<li><strong>Challenge:<\/strong>\u00a0Difficult to make decisions due to delayed or uncertain data.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"container-md image  aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"\u2714\ufe0f\" style=\"width:20px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md list  \">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"container-md list-item  \">\n<li><strong>Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0Real-time monitoring via centralized dashboards.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md column  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"container-md heading  \">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">High energy consumption &amp; inefficient resource use<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md list  \">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"container-md list-item  \">\n<li><strong>Challenge:<\/strong>\u00a0High consumption of electricity and resources affects both costs and sustainability.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"container-md image  aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"\u2714\ufe0f\" style=\"width:20px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md list  \">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"container-md list-item  \">\n<li><strong>Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0Energy monitoring and optimization that identifies and reduces energy waste.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md column  \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"container-md heading  \">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Difficulties with integration between systems<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md list  \">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"container-md list-item  \">\n<li><strong>Challenge:<\/strong>\u00a0Different machines, systems and business systems lack smooth communication.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"container-md image  aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"\u2714\ufe0f\" style=\"width:20px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container-md list  \">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"container-md list-item  \">\n<li><strong>Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0Smart integrations between PLC, SCADA, ERP and MES through GE SmartFactory&#8217;s open architecture.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div 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