Manufacturing & Industrial
Track Work-in-Progress (WIP) and manage tools in harsh industrial environments.
The Challenge
Manufacturing environments struggle with visibility into Work-in-Progress (WIP), tool tracking, and ensuring parts availability. In complex assembly lines, losing track of assets leads to scheduling conflicts, missed deadlines, and costly production downtime. Traditional manual tracking provides only a snapshot, not the real-time view needed for modern efficiency.
- Lack of real-time visibility into WIP status and location
- High costs due to lost or misplaced tools and calibrated equipment
- Production bottlenecks caused by inefficient material flow
- Data integrity issues from manual entry and human error
Our Solution
Nextwaves deploys a comprehensive Industrial IoT (IIoT) ecosystem. We attach ruggedized, high-temperature RFID tags to parts, carriers, and tools. As these assets move through the production floor, our network of fixed readers and gateways automatically captures their location and status. This data is processed by our edge computing layer and integrated directly into your Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or ERP, creating a digital twin of your factory floor.
Key Benefits
Real-time WIP Tracking
Achieve 100% visibility into production status. Know exactly where every order is, reducing lead times and enabling Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing.
Smart Tool Management
Automate tool check-in/check-out. Prevent FOD (Foreign Object Debris) and reduce annual tool replacement costs by up to 30%.
Automated Data Collection
Eliminate manual scanning. Capture critical production data (timestamp, location, operator) automatically for full traceability.
Predictive Maintenance
Track usage cycles of molds and dies. Schedule maintenance based on actual wear rather than fixed intervals to extend asset life.
Why Nextwaves?
- High-temperature tags engineered for paint and cure ovens
- On-metal tags designed for interference-heavy industrial machinery
- Deep integration with major MES platforms
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