Before the introduction of the iTAC.Asset.Analyzer, production data was available at Fideltronik, but only with a time delay. A comprehensive view of the cur-rent state of production was lacking – as was the ability to react immediately to deviations and provide transparent production status updates to all relevant stakeholders.
With the solution from MES/MOM provider iTAC, Fideltronik now uses a central platform for production monitoring and analysis in its electronics manufacturing. It consolidates machine and process data from the entire manufacturing environment and displays it in customizable dashboards. In addition to continuous monitoring, the system also enables historical analyses at the machine, line, and factory levels. This provides managers with a reliable foundation for identifying correlations, tracking trends, and making informed decisions.
Unified monitoring across standard and custom equipment
At Fideltronik, the iTAC.Asset.Analyzer is used across the entire EMS production process. In addition to SMT lines, non-standard equipment such as coating and testing stations are also integrated. This creates a unified monitoring foundation across all equipment types – a key prerequisite for establishing end-to-end transparency and systematically unlocking optimization potential.
A key advantage lies in the flexible integration of a wide variety of equipment. Machines can be integrated with minimal effort, regardless of manufacturer or standardization, even in the case of heterogeneous or older equipment. At the same time, system performance remains stable even as the number of connected assets grows, allowing the solution to scale seamlessly across more than 25 production lines.
Integration into existing system landscapes
Integration with the existing IT landscape was also efficiently implemented. The Oracle ERP system was connected via existing standards, keeping additional development effort to a minimum. At the same time, the monitoring and analysis functions were specifically separated from the ERP and MES environments and bundled into the specialized platform. This reduces complexity, relieves the load on existing systems, and creates a clearly structured foundation for the evaluation of production data.
Phased rollout with rapid commissioning
The implementation took place in clearly defined phases along the production processes. First, the iTAC.Asset.Analyzer was implemented in the SMT area, followed by special processes such as paint shops and other production segments. This approach made it possible to transfer experience from each phase directly to the next stages of expansion.
Due to the low hardware requirements, no extensive infrastructure measures were necessary, allowing the solution to be put into productive use quickly.
Faster responses, fewer downtimes, better processes
With the real-time transparency gained, Fideltronik has significantly improved its operational control capabilities. Malfunctions and deviations become immediately visible, shortening response times and allowing unplanned downtime to be resolved more quickly.
At the same time, continuous monitoring enables bottlenecks and weak points to be systematically identified. Processes can be standardized across all lines and specifically improved. This has a direct impact on production output, including through reduced cycle times and more stable operations.
“For us as an EMS service provider, real-time transparency is crucial. Since introducing the iTAC.Asset.Analyzer, we have achieved a level of control over the status of our manufacturing that was previously impossible. We were particularly impressed by how quickly equipment can be connected – even non-standardized stations such as test or painting systems,” explains Marcin Wnęk, COO of Fideltronik.
Fideltronik plans to further expand the use of the iTAC.Asset.Analyzer, connect additional production areas, and deepen integration with existing systems. “Fideltronik demonstrates how production monitoring can be consistently implemented in real time even in complex, heterogeneous manufacturing environments – across multiple lines and without costly infrastructure projects. The company is thus creating conditions to react more quickly to changes and continuously improve its production,” says Martin Heinz, CEO of iTAC Software AG.
