{"id":6063,"date":"2024-04-02T15:52:37","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T13:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/?page_id=6063"},"modified":"2024-12-02T17:10:33","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T16:10:33","slug":"production-data-acquisition-pda","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/en\/production\/production-data-acquisition-pda\/","title":{"rendered":"Production data acquisition (PDA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:25px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:25px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:60;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Production data acquisition (PDA)<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><strong> Production data acquisition (PDA)<\/strong> refers to the systematic recording and processing of data that is generated in a business or company as part of various production processes. This data typically includes information on working hours, machine utilization, material consumption, production progress and other relevant key figures. Many companies use software for automatic data collection.&nbsp; The aim of PDA is to enable transparent and efficient control and planning of operational processes. Informed decision-making based on facts and key figures can lead to an increase in the company&#8217;s competitiveness and profitability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:25px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:25px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-1\" style=\"--awb-caption-margin-top:10px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--body_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--body_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--body_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:20px;--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--body_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--body_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"546\" alt=\"Production data acquisition (PDA) with the BITMOTECOsystem\" title=\"product_bitmoteco_Grafana_production-hall_rendering_screen\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/product_bitmoteco_Grafana_production-hall_rendering_screen.png\" 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https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/product_bitmoteco_Grafana_production-hall_rendering_screen-800x485.png 800w, https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/product_bitmoteco_Grafana_production-hall_rendering_screen.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">Production data acquisition (PDA) with the BITMOTECOsystem<\/div><p class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-text\"> <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:32px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:32px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInLeft\" data-animationDuration=\"0.8\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:10px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.3;\">BITMOTECOsystem<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:10px;\"><p>The solution for<br \/> production data acquisition (PDA).<\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-size:16px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Basic system for further optimisation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Ready to use in no time<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Suitable for all technical systems<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Data sovereignty without a cloud service<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:10px;\"><p>Arrange a demo appointment now to coordinate your test operation.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:20px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInLeft\" data-animationDuration=\"0.8\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/owa\/calendar\/BitmotecGmbH@bitmotec.com\/bookings\/s\/l9tvXNPwOEefJwpVewEfCA2\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Schedule a demo<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:25px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:25px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:46;line-height:1.25;\">Economic benefits of production data acquisition (PDA) &#8211; sample calculation<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>The implementation of a PDA has numerous economic advantages for companies. By recording and evaluating operating data, production processes can be optimized, efficiency increased and costs reduced. In addition, the PDC enables precise planning of resources and capacities, improved quality assurance and transparent performance monitoring.<\/p>\n<p>Various factors can be taken into account to calculate the economic benefit of a production data acquisition system (PDA). In the following example calculation, we illustrate the potential economic benefits of a PDA system using four main factors:<\/p>\n<p>Assumptions:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Annual production: 100,000 units<\/li>\n<li>Average selling price per unit: 50 euros<\/li>\n<li>Material and storage costs: 500,000 euros\/year<\/li>\n<li>Average hourly wage: 20 euros per hour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Reduction of downtimes:<\/h3>\n<p>By monitoring the machines in real time, the company can reduce downtimes by 10%. This enables additional production on the same scale.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Additional production per year = 10% of 100,000 units * 50 euros = 500,000 euros<\/p>\n<h3>Quality improvement:<\/h3>\n<p>Continuous monitoring of production parameters enables early detection of quality problems, resulting in a 5% reduction in rejects.<\/p>\n<p>Scrap reduction per year = 5% of 100,000 units * 50 euros = 250,000 euros<\/p>\n<h3>Savings in working time:<\/h3>\n<p>The automation of reporting and data collection saves employees an average of 1 hour of administrative work per day.<\/p>\n<p>Savings per year = 1 hour\/day * 250 working days * 20 euros = 5,000 euros<\/p>\n<h3>Inventory reduction:<\/h3>\n<p>Thanks to improved production planning and control, the company can reduce its inventory by 10%.<\/p>\n<p>Savings per year = 10% of 500,000 euros = 50,000 euros<\/p>\n<h3>Total savings:<\/h3>\n<p>per year = 500,000 + 250,000 + 5,000 + 50,000 = 805,000 euros<\/p>\n<p>The sample calculation shows that companies could achieve a potential economic benefit of 805,000 euros per year by introducing a PDA system. These figures are of course simplified and may vary depending on the company and circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"Types of operating data\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:25px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:25px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:46;line-height:1.25;\">Types of operating data<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Operational data comprises a wide range of information that is generated during a company&#8217;s operational processes. This data is collected, processed and analyzed to gain insights into the performance, efficiency and effectiveness of operational processes. Operating data can be grouped into two categories: &#8220;<strong>organizational operating data&#8221; <\/strong>and<strong> &#8220;technical operating data&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.3;\">Organizational operating data:<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><ol>\n<li><strong>Working time data<\/strong>: Information on attendance times, breaks, overtime, vacation days, sick leave, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personnel data<\/strong>: Data on employee qualifications, training, performance appraisals, salaries, benefits, personnel planning and development.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Production planning data<\/strong>: Information on production plans, order processing, work orders, priorities, delivery dates and production capacities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Logistics and warehouse data<\/strong>: Data on stock levels, orders, deliveries, suppliers, shipping documentation, transportation costs and delivery times.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quality data<\/strong>: Data on quality inspections, defect rates, recalls, complaints, customer satisfaction and quality standards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial and cost accounting data<\/strong>: Information on production costs, labor costs, material costs, operating costs, sales, profits, budgets and financial ratios.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Planning and budget data<\/strong>: Data on budgets, planning targets, investments, cost centers, budget variances and financial forecasts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.3;\">Technical operating data:<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><ol>\n<li><strong>Sensor and process data:<\/strong> Information from sensors and measuring devices on temperature, pressure, humidity, flow, vibrations and other process parameters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Energy consumption data:<\/strong> Data on the energy consumption of machines, systems, buildings and processes, including electricity, gas and water consumption.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Production data:<\/strong> Data on production quantities, throughput rates, production times, downtimes, speeds, cycle times and machine utilization.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technical quality data:<\/strong> This includes data on the quality of products and processes, such as defect rates, reject rates, quality inspections, complaints and rework.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintenance and servicing data:<\/strong> Information on planned and unplanned maintenance work, repairs, spare parts, maintenance cycles and maintenance costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Machine data:<\/strong> Technical data on machines and systems such as serial number, model, manufacturer, maintenance logs, operating hours, running times and downtimes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>System and control data:<\/strong> Technical information on control systems, control loops, automation systems, circuit diagrams, programming and alarm messages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tool data:<\/strong> Information about tools, such as type, manufacturer, service life, wear, calibration, availability and usage history.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Material data:<\/strong> Data on material consumption during the production process, including material types, quantities, batch numbers, stock levels, supplier information and intended use.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p>The separation into organizational and technical operating data helps to structure and understand the various aspects of operating activities. Organizational operational data focuses on the personal and organizational aspects of the business, while technical operational data focuses more on the processes and technology that support production and operations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-sizes-top:5px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:5px;--awb-border-sizes-left:5px;--awb-border-sizes-right:5px;--awb-border-color:rgba(10,111,179,0.53);--awb-border-radius-top-left:20px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:20px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:20px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"awb-background-mask\" style=\"background-image:  url(data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,%3Csvg%20width%3D%221920%22%20height%3D%22954%22%20fill%3D%22none%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Cg%20clip-path%3D%22url%28%23prefix__prefix__clip0_77_23452%29%22%3E%3Cpath%20fill-rule%3D%22evenodd%22%20clip-rule%3D%22evenodd%22%20d%3D%22M1353%20308.5c0%20255.507-131.58%20485.45-341.45%20645.5-187.291%20142.83-436.933%20230-711.05%20230C-280.78%201184-752%20792.025-752%20308.5S-280.78-567%20300.5-567c450.743%200%20835.31%20235.692%20985.3%20567%2043.44%2095.948%2067.2%20199.916%2067.2%20308.5z%22%20fill%3D%22rgba%2892%2C103%2C112%2C1%29%22%2F%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M1321.57%20538C1357.08%20287.516%201273.7%2089.91%201127-.418L1374.18-6c65.77%20100.68-15.89%20431.512-52.61%20544zM312%20955c432.242%200%20746.77-180.667%20850-271-90.34%20157.09-176.766%20246.121-208.688%20271H312z%22%20fill%3D%22rgba%28236%2C239%2C239%2C1%29%22%20fill-opacity%3D%22.25%22%2F%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M1344.5%20427c0-252.4-212.67-390.833-319-428.5H1373c70%2082.4%2010.17%20320-28.5%20428.5z%22%20fill%3D%22rgba%28236%2C239%2C239%2C1%29%22%20fill-opacity%3D%22.1%22%2F%3E%3Cpath%20fill-rule%3D%22evenodd%22%20clip-rule%3D%22evenodd%22%20d%3D%22M1337%20184.5c0%20324.402-198.63%20609.049-497.356%20769.5H0V0h1285.8c-149.99-331.308-534.557-567-985.3-567C-280.78-567-752-175.025-752%20308.5c0%2040.898%203.371%2081.142%209.895%20120.549C-617.527%20811.461-207.995%201092%20278%201092c206.311%200%20398.842-50.56%20561.644-138h171.906C1221.42%20793.95%201353%20564.007%201353%20308.5c0-53.218-5.71-105.326-16.64-155.925.42%2010.596.64%2021.239.64%2031.925z%22%20fill%3D%22rgba%28236%2C239%2C239%2C1%29%22%20fill-opacity%3D%22.5%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fg%3E%3Cdefs%3E%3CclipPath%20id%3D%22prefix__prefix__clip0_77_23452%22%3E%3Cpath%20fill%3D%22rgba%28236%2C239%2C239%2C1%29%22%20d%3D%22M0%200h1920v954H0z%22%2F%3E%3C%2FclipPath%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E);opacity: 0.19 ;transform: scale(1, 1);mix-blend-mode:normal;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:5%;--awb-padding-left:5%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;--awb-margin-top:2%;\"><p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\">Would you like to find out more about the possibilities of production data acquisition (PDA) in your company? V<\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\">Simply arrange a free initial appointment:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:2%;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/owa\/calendar\/BitmotecGmbH@bitmotec.com\/bookings\/s\/l9tvXNPwOEefJwpVewEfCA2\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Arrange a free initial appointment<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"Differences between PDA, MDA and MES\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:25px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:25px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:46;line-height:1.25;\">Differences between PDA, MDA and MES<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p>PDA, MDC and MES are closely linked concepts, but they cover different areas of responsibility:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PDA (production data acquisition): Records and manages data directly related to production processes, such as working hours, machine utilization and material consumption.<\/li>\n<li>MDA (machine data acquisition): Focuses specifically on the collection and analysis of data generated by machines and systems, such as production quantities, speeds and error messages.<\/li>\n<li>MES (Manufacturing Execution System): A higher-level system that enables the control and monitoring of all manufacturing processes in a company, including planning, control, execution and analysis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"Production data acquisition (PDA) - system structure in production\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:25px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:25px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:46;line-height:1.25;\">Production data acquisition (PDA) &#8211; system structure in production<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p>While planning data is transferred from the ERP and MES system to the store floor, the PDA\/MDA system feeds feedback data from the store floor back to the MES and ERP system.<\/p>\n<h3 data-fontsize=\"26\" data-lineheight=\"33.8px\" class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontSize: 26; line-height: 1.3; --minFontSize: 26;\">A typical system structure:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Recording terminals at the workstations or machines for manual (with PDA terminal) or automatic recording of operating data.<\/li>\n<li>Software for production data acquisition<\/li>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small);\">Interfaces to machines and systems for machine data acquisition<br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-small);\">Interfaces to other systems such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or machine data acquisition (MDA) for integration and data exchange.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>A central data management system for storing, processing and analyzing the collected data.<\/li>\n<li>Reporting and analysis tools for evaluating operating data and deriving recommendations for action.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-fontsize=\"26\" data-lineheight=\"33.8px\" class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontSize: 26; line-height: 1.3; --minFontSize: 26;\">PDA terminal &#8211; enter operating data manually.<\/h3>\n<p>A PDA terminal is a recording device that is installed at workstations or machines and enables employees to record operating data manually. Typically, PDA terminals have a user interface that can be used to enter and record various information, such as working times, production quantities or downtime reasons.<\/p>\n<h3 data-fontsize=\"26\" data-lineheight=\"33.8px\" class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontSize: 26; line-height: 1.3; --minFontSize: 26;\">How do I record operating data automatically?<\/h3>\n<p>PDA data can also be recorded fully automatically via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/en\/communication-protocols-and-industry-standards\/\">interfaces<\/a> to machines and systems<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/en\/production\/machine-data-acquisition-mda\/\">(see MDA<\/a>). In most cases, the system controls are connected via standardized interfaces. If the machine does not have such access, a retrofit can help. Existing systems are retrofitted with sensors and technology to enable the automated recording of operating data.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"Production data acquisition (PDA) - system structure in production\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:25px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:46;line-height:1.25;\">Software for production data acquisition<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p>Software for production data acquisition is used to record, monitor and evaluate production and operating data in real time.<br \/>\nIt typically comprises various function modules that enable efficient operational management. <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.3;\">Function modules of software for production data acquisition:<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p>Plant data collection software can contain a large number of function modules, which can vary depending on the specific requirements of the company. Typical function modules of PDA software include: <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/en\/production\/machine-data-acquisition-mda\/\">Machine data acquisition (MDA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Personnel time recording<\/li>\n<li>Order tracking and control<\/li>\n<li>Performance and quality control<\/li>\n<li>Material and inventory management<\/li>\n<li>Feedback systems for work progress<\/li>\n<li>Service and maintenance management<\/li>\n<li>Fault and error message<\/li>\n<li>Cost center allocation<\/li>\n<li>Production and process monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Evaluation and reporting<\/li>\n<li>Production planning and control (PPS)<\/li>\n<li>Tool and equipment management<\/li>\n<li>Energy consumption recording<\/li>\n<li>Data interfaces to ERP and MES systems<\/li>\n<li>Mobile data collection (via handhelds or tablets)<\/li>\n<li>Operating order documentation<\/li>\n<li>Machine and system parameterization<\/li>\n<li>Detailed planning and control<\/li>\n<li>KPI dashboard (key figure analysis)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These function modules enable comprehensive recording and evaluation of operating data, which can significantly increase transparency and efficiency in production.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"Production data acquisition (PDA) - system structure in production\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:25px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.3;\">What are the important features of plant data collection software?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><p>The following features are crucial for the effectiveness and benefits of production data acquisition (PDA) software in the production environment:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Real-time capability:<\/strong> The PDA software should be able to record and process data in real time in order to provide immediate insights into the production process and ensure fast reactions to deviations or faults.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ease of use:<\/strong> An intuitive and easy-to-use interface is important so that employees at all levels can use the store floor data collection software efficiently without the need for extensive training.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integration capability:<\/strong> The PDA software should be easily integrated into existing IT infrastructures such as ERP and MES systems to enable a seamless data flow and centralized data management.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scalability:<\/strong> The PDA system must be scalable to keep pace with the company&#8217;s growth and production capacity.<br \/>\nThis includes the ability to easily add new machines, systems or production lines. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexibility and adaptability:<\/strong> The software for store floor data collection should be flexibly configurable so that it can be adapted to the company&#8217;s specific requirements and processes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reliability and stability:<\/strong> High availability and stability of the software for store floor data collection are essential to avoid production interruptions and data loss.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Security functions:<\/strong> As operational data is often sensitive, the software should have robust security mechanisms such as user rights management, encryption and access logging.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Analytics and reporting:<\/strong> Powerful analysis tools and flexible reporting functions are necessary to gain meaningful insights from the collected data and to continuously optimize production.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mobile availability:<\/strong> Support for mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones enables access to operational data from anywhere, which increases the flexibility and responsiveness of employees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ease of maintenance:<\/strong> Regular updates, simple maintenance and reliable support from the provider are important to keep the software up-to-date and functional at all times.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"Future-proof PDA system - but how?\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:25px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:25px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:46;line-height:1.25;\">Future-proof PDA system &#8211; but how?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><p>A future-proof PDA system or PDA software is characterized by the following features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scalability and flexibility to meet the changing requirements and processes of a company. This also includes easy expandability to new use cases.<\/li>\n<li>Integrated interfaces to other systems for seamless data exchange and holistic data analysis.<\/li>\n<li>Use of modern technologies such as IoT (Internet of Things) and artificial intelligence to automate processes and generate predictive analyses.<\/li>\n<li>User-friendly interface and individual customization options for easy operation and maximum efficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Regular updates and further developments to keep pace with the latest trends and developments in the field of store floor data collection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:25px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:25px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-2\" style=\"--awb-caption-margin-top:10px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--body_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--body_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--body_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:20px;--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--body_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--body_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\" style=\"border:5px solid rgba(10,111,179,0.53);border-radius:20px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"BITMOTECOsystem for efficient, scalable and advanced PDA\/MDA applications, production data acquisition software\" title=\"Bitmoteco_platform_integration\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bitmoteco_platform_integration-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Bitmoteco_platform_integration-1024x576.png\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-6698\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%273000%27%20height%3D%271688%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%203000%201688%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%273000%27%20height%3D%271688%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bitmoteco_platform_integration-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bitmoteco_platform_integration-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bitmoteco_platform_integration-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bitmoteco_platform_integration-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bitmoteco_platform_integration-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bitmoteco_platform_integration-scaled.jpg 3000w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">BITMOTECOsystem for efficient, scalable and advanced PDA\/MDA applications<\/div><p class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-text\"> <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"Scalable operating data acquisition\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-12 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:25px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:25px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:46;line-height:1.25;\">Scalable production data acquisition (PDA)<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><p>A scalable production data acquisition (PDA) system is designed to adapt to a company&#8217;s growing requirements and changes, be it through expansion, diversification of products, changes in production processes or other business changes. Such a PDA infrastructure is characterized by flexibility, expandability and efficiency. Here are some features and practices that make up a scalable PDA:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Modular structure<\/strong>: A scalable PDA infrastructure consists of various modules that can be added, adapted or removed as required. These modules could include recording terminals, results dashboards, data management software, analysis tools and interfaces to other systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexible architecture<\/strong>: The architecture of the PDA should be flexible enough to support different company requirements and processes. It should make it possible to seamlessly integrate new functions and modules without disrupting existing processes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scalable infrastructure<\/strong>: The PDA infrastructure should be scalable in order to keep pace with the company&#8217;s growth. This means that it should be able to process an increasing amount of data without sacrificing performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Standardized interfaces<\/strong>: The PDA should have standardized interfaces to enable seamless integration with other operational systems such as ERP, MDE or MES. This facilitates data exchange and ensures compatibility with future technologies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automation of processes<\/strong>: A scalable PDA should rely heavily on automation to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort. This includes, for example, automated data transmission, alerts in the event of deviations and predictive maintenance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consideration of security and data protection<\/strong>: Scalable PDA systems must also take security and data protection requirements into account. This includes protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access and adhering to legal regulations and compliance standards.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Scalable store floor data collection enables companies to react flexibly to changes, increase their productivity and improve their competitiveness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-13 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:25px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:25px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:46;line-height:1.25;\">Introduction of a PDA system &#8211; efficient and cost-effective<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\"><p>The introduction and operation of a PDA system should be carefully planned and executed to ensure efficient and cost-effective implementation.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-15 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.3;\">In the implementation phase:<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\"><ol>\n<li><strong>Define clear objectives<\/strong>: Before a PDA system is implemented, clear objectives should be defined that the company wants to achieve with the introduction. This could include increasing productivity, reducing waste or improving the utilization of working time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carry out a requirements analysis<\/strong>: It is important to understand and analyze the specific requirements of the business. This includes identifying the required data, integration with other systems and reporting and analysis requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Selection of a suitable PDA system \/ PDA software:<\/strong> The selected PDA system \/ PDA software must meet the individual requirements. With a view to the future, a particular focus should be placed on scalability and modularity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step-by-step implementation<\/strong>: It makes sense to start with pilot projects and then gradually expand the PDA system with extensions. E.g. can be started with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/en\/production\/machine-data-acquisition-mda\/\">machine data acquisition system (MDA)<\/a> \/ machine monitoring system to continuously record the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/en\/oee\/\">OEE key figure<\/a> and\/or measure the energy consumption.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integration with other systems<\/strong>: Seamless integration of the PDA system with other operational systems such as ERP (enterprise resource planning) or MDA (machine data acquisition) is important to ensure a smooth flow of data and avoid redundancies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ensure user-friendliness<\/strong>: The PDA system should be designed to be user-friendly to enable employees to record operational data easily and efficiently.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ensure data quality<\/strong>: The quality of the data collected is crucial for the accuracy and reliability of reports and analyses. Mechanisms should therefore be implemented to check and ensure data quality.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ensure data protection and data security<\/strong>: Since PDA systems collect sensitive operational data, it is important to implement appropriate measures to protect the data from unauthorized access and to comply with data protection regulations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ensure management support<\/strong>: Management should communicate the importance of operational data collection, provide resources and be actively involved in implementation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-16 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.3;\">During operation:<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\"><ol>\n<li><strong>Provide regular training<\/strong>: Employees should be trained regularly to ensure that they can use the PDA system correctly. Training should be offered both for new employees and as a refresher for existing employees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drive continuous improvement<\/strong>: Companies should foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing the performance of the PDA system, soliciting feedback from employees and optimizing processes to continually increase the efficiency and effectiveness of production data acquisition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use benchmarking and best practices<\/strong>: Companies should benchmark themselves against other organizations and use best practices from other industries or companies to continuously improve their PDA system and learn from the experiences of others.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-14 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" 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fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;--awb-margin-top:2%;\"><p>Do you want to introduce store floor data collection in your company and need a partner with the necessary technical know-how?<\/p>\n<p>We will look at your application together in an initial appointment:<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:2%;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/owa\/calendar\/BitmotecGmbH@bitmotec.com\/bookings\/s\/l9tvXNPwOEefJwpVewEfCA2\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Arrange a free initial appointment<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-15 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:25px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:25px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-17 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.3;\">More about production data acquisition (PDA):<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21\"><hr>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-size:16px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-2 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/en\/production\/\">Production<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><ul style=\"--awb-size:16px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-3 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/en\/production\/production-optimisation\/\">Production optimisation<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><ul style=\"--awb-size:16px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-4 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/en\/production\/machine-data-acquisition-mda\/\">Machine data acquisition (MDA)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><ul style=\"--awb-size:16px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-5 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/en\/communication-protocols-and-industry-standards\/\">Communication protocols and industry standards<\/a>: including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/en\/communication-protocols-and-industry-standards\/modbus\/\">Modbus<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/en\/communication-protocols-and-industry-standards\/mqtt\/\">MQTT<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/en\/communication-protocols-and-industry-standards\/io-link\/\">IO-Link<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/en\/communication-protocols-and-industry-standards\/mtconnect\/\">MTConnect<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/en\/communication-protocols-and-industry-standards\/opc-ua\/\">OPC-UA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/en\/communication-protocols-and-industry-standards\/\">HTTP (REST)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><ul style=\"--awb-size:16px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-6 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/en\/machine-availability-and-system-availability\/\">Increase machine and system availability now<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><ul style=\"--awb-size:16px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-7 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitmotec.com\/en\/oee\/\">OEE guide for production<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><ul style=\"--awb-size:16px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-8 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/refa.de\/service\/refa-lexikon\/prozessdaten\">Process data on Refa.de<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-16 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth 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