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OEE Monitoring Software — Real-Time OEE Dashboard for Manufacturers

Shopfloor Copilot is an OEE monitoring software that delivers real-time Availability, Performance, and Quality metrics per production line and station — all on-premise, with no cloud dependency, directly from your OPC UA-connected machines.

What is OEE Monitoring?

OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) is the gold standard KPI for measuring manufacturing productivity. It combines three factors:

OEE = Availability × Performance × Quality. World-class manufacturers target OEE ≥ 85%. The global average in discrete manufacturing is approximately 60–65%.

OEE monitoring software automates this calculation in real time, replacing manual spreadsheets and paper logbooks with live dashboards that surface losses the moment they occur.

OEE Monitoring in Shopfloor Copilot

Shopfloor Copilot's OEE monitoring module connects directly to your machines via OPC UA (the industrial standard for machine connectivity). Raw PLC signals are mapped to OEE components through the built-in Semantic Signal Engine — no manual data entry, no custom integration work per machine type.

📊 Live OEE Dashboard

Per-line and per-station OEE cards with color-coded status. Refresh interval configurable. Shift and hourly aggregations available.

⚠️ Downtime Event Tracking

Every unplanned stop is logged with timestamp, duration, and automatic loss category classification (planned, unplanned, speed loss, quality loss).

📈 OEE Trend Analysis

Day-over-day and shift-over-shift OEE trends. Identify recurring loss patterns by station, line, or shift.

🔴 Andon Board Integration

Live Andon board shows station × line OEE status: Green ≥85%, Amber 50–84%, Red <50%. One-click alert acknowledgment.

🔍 Root Cause Analysis

Drill-down from OEE metric to contributing downtime events. Pareto charts for loss categories by line and time period.

🤝 Shift Handover Reports

Auto-generated shift OEE summaries included in digital shift handover. Incoming shift receives pre-populated context on line performance.

How OEE is Calculated in Shopfloor Copilot

Shopfloor Copilot uses the IEC 62264-compliant OEE formula:

Raw OPC UA signals are mapped to these components via the YAML-based Semantic Engine. A signal declaring type: availability_loss is automatically counted as downtime. No hardcoding per machine model.

Why On-Premise OEE Monitoring Matters

Most cloud-based OEE tools require your production data to leave your factory floor. For manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and defence sectors, this creates data sovereignty and compliance challenges.

Shopfloor Copilot stores all OEE data in a local PostgreSQL 16 database on your own server. No OEE data is transmitted to external servers. Your competitors cannot access your production efficiency data. Your OT network remains isolated.

OEE Benchmarks by Industry

Understanding where your OEE stands relative to industry benchmarks:

A 10-percentage-point OEE improvement on a production line running 2,000 hours/year at €500/hour translates to €1,000,000 in additional throughput — without purchasing new machinery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OEE monitoring software?

OEE monitoring software tracks Overall Equipment Effectiveness — a composite KPI measuring Availability, Performance, and Quality for manufacturing equipment. It collects data from machines (via OPC UA, MQTT, or manual entry) and calculates OEE in real time, showing operators and managers where production losses occur.

How does Shopfloor Copilot collect OEE data?

Shopfloor Copilot connects to PLCs and machines via OPC UA. The built-in semantic engine maps OPC UA nodes to OEE signal types (run/stop state, cycle count, reject count). No custom middleware or per-machine setup is required beyond the initial YAML signal mapping file.

Can it work without cloud connectivity?

Yes. Shopfloor Copilot is 100% on-premise. All OEE data is collected, stored, and displayed within your factory network. No internet connection is required after initial deployment. Suitable for air-gapped environments.

What OEE thresholds are used for alerts?

Default thresholds: Green ≥85% (world-class), Amber 50–84% (improvement needed), Red <50% (critical action required). All thresholds are configurable per station type and production line.

See OEE Monitoring in Action

Request a live demo with simulated production data across 3 lines and 24 stations. See real-time OEE dashboards, downtime event capture, and Andon board alerts — all running locally in your browser.

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