Something like this may happen once or twice. Park your car, walk away and when you suddenly start to doubt, you are so far away there’s nothing you can do about it. Of course, it is common to be away from the factory and have no information regarding your production line. Most of us will accept this as a matter of fact, but what if you could keep an eye on both output and production line status, any time of day, anywhere in the world? A complicated interface, costly software designed especially for your smartphone, giving you limited machine data. And whoever designed the software unfortunately has no idea how to interpret the data. And if you change smartphone? Not a great scenario.

We may not ring the doorbell 9 minutes and 37 seconds after you call us, but UBIQUO software solutions are a powerful selection of software tools designed to solve a cluster of issues many customers encounter at different stages of their production. And once you begin using them, you won’t need to call for extra help, but we will always be by your side when you need us.

Digital technologies open the doors to countless opportunities

You may want to evaluate the ROI before defining your purchase of production equipment. We make that possible with cCloner, by simulating your production, configuring your line correctly and evaluating lacquer, thermal and electrical energy consumption. This is much more than a static layout of your production line. cCloner will assess processing times, calculate the overall coated surface area of a single line, enabling you to invest with fewer risks than ever before.

Avoiding bottlenecks, downtime and minimising all factors that will generate inefficiency is an issue our customers are faced with regularly. One tool to track and control production from one single point, gathering all data and feeding them to and from the company’s management software is what our cTracker and cLink solutions take care of. cTracker also allows you to adapt production parameters to handle new thicknesses and colours on the fly, and enables tracking of a single production batch on the line or even single pieces.

When you want to keep an eye on both output and production line status, any time of day, anywhere in the world, our cMaster web-based tool allows you to do so as long as you have an internet connection, a smartphone or a tablet. cMaster opens your eyes onto one or more plants or production lines, giving you real-time data or selected information and statistics for period-focused research and preventive maintenance. Our service teams will also be able to monitor the state of the equipment and proactively support you only when you need assistance. The difference between cMaster and similar software solutions is that cMaster is developed around Cefla Finishing equipment and technologies. It is not a commercial software based on a shared platform, excluding potential for targeted data analysis and for actions aimed at improving quality and efficiency in the future.

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An integrated finishing line needs to be managed in an integrated way to make it as efficient as possible. This is one of the reasons we developed cTracker, a powerful software tool which allows companies to manage complex processes involving multiple machines from one single point.

Now featuring standard, off-the-shelf components (CPU for each machine, 5” and 12” HMI, six 3-fase inverter types) which can be replaced immediately if necessary, our machines and most 3^rd party equipment can be connected via an Ethernet network to a PLC and an industrial PC with a 21” multitouch screen enabling immediate intervention anywhere on the line.

Exactly what can be done with cTracker?

First of all, you can enter and adjust all recipes from a single monitor. Secondly, you can manage individual machine parameters from that same monitor and any alarms coming from the machines on your finishing line will appear on the monitor. Basically you won’t need to move from machine to machine or run up and down the line to keep track of production and maintain the highest efficiency on your line.

Single piece tracking capabilities will help speed up production. Each time a tracked piece from a batch is identified at a certain point on the line (usually when the colour or thickness changes) the machine automatically implements the dedicated parameters without needing to re-program or stop the line.

Featuring cLink, the data collected by cTracker can be fed into your ERP, stored and used to improve processing efficiencies or to forecast production schedules.

cTracker also enables remote support services, using a VPN tunnel which is certified IEC 62443 for additional cybersecurity.

If you need more information about cTracker or any of our cutting-edge software and Industry 4.0 solutions, please contact us.

Another tool for the smartest of factories is cTracker, which is designed to monitor your production, collect and analyze data instantly providing the necessary information to interact, correct and adjust machinery to maintain optimum performance at all times. And if you’re wondering how to integrate this wealth of data into your own management system, we have the answer: cLink closes the gap between ERP and cTracker so that such data retain their value over time becoming a vital business asset.

cTracker is a super-reliable supervisor, specifically designed to boost your productivity and efficiency. It also allows to manage, command and set the line from a single command point, on site or by using remote controller.

With cTracker and cLink it’s possible to:

1. speed up downtime problem solving
2. reduce the set-up time for the entire line.
3. reduce line management costs thanks to monitoring simplicity.

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"How can I obtain remote assistance right now? And how do I know if my production process is working well?"

These are just some of the most frequently asked questions about digital technologies, made of software, skills and our people.

We’re talking of UBIQUO, a carefully selected combination of service packs and software solutions designed to enhance your business by acting on all its aspects with a tailored mix of expert consultancy and digital tools.
A 360° package devoted to efficiency, reliability, competence, predictability etc.

Thanks to the tools which constitute UBIQUO, all spheres come into play: digital, virtual and physical.
In whatever circumstances, we support you wherever and whenever you need our services, anywhere in the world.

"OK, but how?"
Thanks to the software, the cTracker and cMaster tools, the Service Packs and remote assistance provided by our professionals.
We can connect quickly and check the operating parameters, the correct interaction with other machines on the line, verify the settings and intervene quickly.

What’s the advantage of having masses of data at your disposal if you can only implement a negligible amount of actions using those data? Data for data’s sake is more of a burden than a benefit.

Thanks to full remote access to installed machinery, UBIQUO experts use the data and turns them into service opportunities, giving end-users preferential access to technical support, spare parts, technology updates and training. Unlimited access to processing data at all times enables ongoing control of production, so whenever an issue arises, diagnosis and the appropriate solution are at hand.

Moreover, UBIQUO facilitates the connection between a customer’s different IT platforms and the data acquired by the software can be elaborated easily and shared to maximise its value. Data from a connected machine regarding overall productivity will always be of greater value than those of non-connected equipment. Further developments should soon see Artificial Intelligence contributing to broaden the range of services and the times in which they are readily available.