Know how much your machines run. And why they stop.
FitMech captures machine data in real time, from our sensors or straight from the controllers. It turns that data into OEE, downtime with reasons and reports you can base decisions on. When you need more, our engineers integrate the data with your systems.
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What we do
From the machine signal to the board decision
Start by monitoring a few machines. When you need controller data, ERP integration or help improving results, we deliver it together with partners: integrators and consulting firms.
FitMech Platform
Subscription-based machine monitoring: sensors, apps and analytics ready to use from the first shift.
- Real-time OEE, downtime and cycles
- Andon boards, operator panel, mobile app
- Reports, data export and open API
Industrial integration
Together with integration partners we connect machines, controllers and IT systems into one data flow, on open standards.
- PLCs: OPC UA, Siemens S7, Modbus
- Integration with ERP, MES and databases
- Retrofit of legacy machines and custom dashboards
Operations consulting
Audits and workshops are run by consulting firms from our partner network, on data measured by FitMech rather than on estimates.
- OEE audit and loss analysis
- Industry 4.0 roadmap
- Workshops for managers and team leaders
Challenges
Sounds familiar?
Most plants we talk to share the same problems: lots of work, few facts. The data exists in machines, notebooks and operators' heads, but nobody sees it in one place.
Shift reports on paper and in Excel
Data arrives late, incomplete and hard to compare. By the time the report is ready, the problem is already old news.
Nobody knows why the machine stopped
Downtime only shows up in the shift result. Reason, duration and frequency are missing.
Real performance is unknown
OEE estimated by eye cannot tell you whether you need a new machine, an extra shift or better work organisation.
Older machines without connectivity
Machines lack controllers with data access, and retrofitting them is a big, expensive project.
Systems that do not talk to each other
ERP knows what was planned. Machines know what was done. Nobody connects the two automatically.
Recognise any of these?
Show us your shop floor. We will point out where to start and propose a pilot on a few machines.
Book a callHow we start
From the first sensor to measurable improvement
We do not start with a big IT project. We start with a one-month pilot on 1-2 machines, ideally the ones your team argues about, and expand when the data shows value.
Connect
We fit the sensor on the machine or connect to its controller. For the pilot we bring our own LTE router.
fifteen minutes per machineCollect
Data flows into your FitMech cluster. The system recognises running time, stops and cycles automatically.
data the same dayAnalyse
OEE, downtime with reasons and shift reports on screens at the line, on phones and in the browser.
first insights within daysImprove
Together we decide which losses to eliminate first and track the effect of every action in the data.
continuous improvementArchitecture
Data from every machine. In every system that needs it.
The FitMech sensor works on any machine without touching its controls. Where controllers and IT systems exist, we connect to them directly through open, standard protocols.
Data sources
Your dedicated data cluster
- Running and stop detection
- Cycle counting and OEE
- History and reports
- Roles and permissions
Where the data goes
Capabilities
Everything a production manager needs, in one tool
Modules designed together with people on the shop floor, from operators to plant directors.
Downtime with reasons
Every stop is detected automatically and the operator assigns a reason with one tap. Pareto analysis shows what to eliminate first.
OEE and performance
Availability, performance and OEE for every machine, shift and day. Calculated automatically, not copied from paper.
Production cycles
Count and duration of every cycle. A basis for realistic standards, planning and spotting short stops.
Andon boards
Any Android TV becomes a shop-floor scoreboard. Everyone sees machine states and plan progress.
Operator panel
A tablet app at the workstation: stop reasons, live indicators and the production plan without paper forms.
Reports and workload
A dozen ready-made reports, machine history and real workload of your machine park. With export and API access.
Industries
Proven across different processes
The sensor measures vibration and motion, so it works wherever a machine performs repetitive work, from presses and injection moulding machines to printing presses and packing lines. We fit best in plants with 50-500 employees and 10 to 200 machines.
Working together
Choose your starting point
Start with a pilot on a few machines, roll out the platform straight away, or commission a specific integration or consulting project.
Pilot on selected machines
A one-month pilot on 1-2 machines, ideally the ones your team argues about. After a month we sit down together with the results.
- Jointly agreed goal and success criteria
- We fit the sensors, fifteen minutes per machine
- Our own LTE router, no waiting for IT
- Results summary and recommendations
Platform rollout
A 12-month subscription: sensors, platform, updates and support in one monthly fee, with no implementation fee.
- Dedicated data cluster
- Dashboard, apps and Andon boards
- Updates and technical support
- Add more machines step by step, at your pace
Integration or consulting
Machine and systems integration or an efficiency audit, delivered together with partners: integrators and consulting firms.
- Needs analysis before quoting
- Fixed scope and schedule
- Delivery in stages with sign-offs
- Documentation and knowledge transfer
Partner testimonial
Entra Group specializes in comprehensive optimization of production companies. When carrying out efficiency audits for our clients, we use the FitMech platform to automate the data acquisition on the work times of machines, their production cycles and downtime.
Artur KolibskiCEO of Entra Group sp. z o.o.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Did not find your answer? Call or write to us. We answer to the point.
Does FitMech work on older machines?
Yes. The FitMech sensor measures the vibration and motion of the machine, so it needs no PLC and no access to its electronics. It is mounted on a part that moves or vibrates during operation, e.g. a press ram, a motor housing or a feeder arm.
Does deployment require changes to the machine or our IT department?
No. We attach the sensor with double-sided tape, without drilling and without touching the controls, so the machine's warranty and CE marking stay intact. It only needs power and internet access, via Wi-Fi or our LTE router. Your IT team has nothing to maintain.
How quickly will we see the first data?
The first data appears the same day we fit the sensors. Insights into where time is lost come after a few days, and the full picture, including differences between shifts, after a month. That is why the pilot lasts one month.
Can we connect FitMech to our ERP or MES?
Yes. All data is available through the REST API and in exports to common formats. Full integrations, for example importing orders from ERP or sending production results, are delivered together with our integration partners.
Who owns the data?
You do. You can export it or fetch it through the API at any time. Access to management data is separated from the operator panels on the shop floor.
How much does it cost?
The platform is a monthly subscription that covers the sensors, platform access, updates and technical support. We start with a one-month pilot; ongoing work is a 12-month agreement with no implementation fee. We quote individually, because the price depends on the number of machines and what is measured.
Is this employee surveillance?
No. We measure the machine, not the person: the system does not record who operates a machine or when anyone entered the shop floor. The data usually shows that downtime comes from organisation, such as missing material or waiting for a setter, not from how fast people work.
Our IT will not accept the cloud. What then?
The sensors do not connect to your production network or controllers; they only need internet access, through our LTE router or an isolated port in the plant network. If data must not leave the company, the whole system can run on premise, on your own infrastructure.
There is no Wi-Fi on the shop floor. Is that a problem?
No. For the pilot we bring our own LTE router, so the start does not wait for coverage or for IT. For ongoing use, the same kind of router or a port with internet access only is enough.
Will you calculate full OEE?
Availability and performance are calculated automatically from the measurement. Quality needs a source of reject data: we can connect a scale or a counter, or the operator enters rejects on the tablet. We agree this at the start of the pilot.
Next step
Let's find where your production loses time
Tell us about your machines and challenges. In 30 minutes we will assess where to start: monitoring, integration or an audit.