Digital Andon system
Get transparency on your operations and manage incidents and support requests on your shopfloor with up to 47% more efficiency compared to traditional andon light systems.
-35%
Reduction in downtime
20%
Shorter response times
30 min
Set-up time
Unlimited
Workflows per day
Transforming manufacturing together
Comparison to traditional systems
Supercharge your production with digital Andon
- Activates with a push of a button
- Notifications are only perceived if employees are in proximity
- Message personalization not possible
- Escalation routines not available
- Delegation routines not available
- Complex installation as wiring is needed
- Long response times
- Activates with a push of a button
- Messages are instantly received, even if employees are out of sight
- Multiple employees notified at once with personalized messages
- Escalation routines if no response is received
- Delegation routines if recipient can not act
- Easy to install and configure
- Shortens time to response
- Reduces downtime costs
The definitive guide to digital Andon
What you get from using digital Andon
Shorter response times
Tasks get assigned to the right person at the right time based on configurable business rules. Skill-based distribution reduces response times drastically.
No duplicate efforts
Workload between service staff is automatically distributed. Notifications are only sent to relevant people.
Clear and consistent reporting
Andon calls provide detailed information for precise issue reporting, such as missing material, amount, type, and charge number.
Fully integrated digital environment
The Workerbase Andon system works wirelessly and integrates with existing machines and systems including ERP and MES.
Example workflow
Event Source
Events can be captured from machine data, staff actions, or timer-based triggers. Event sources are freely extendable with new system connectors.
Conditions
When an event occurs, configurable conditions using AND/OR logic determine whether an action gets triggered based on location, previous events, or machine data.
Actions
Workerbase supports a wide range of actions -- start tasks for workers, send data to systems, send emails, write to databases, and execute custom functions.
Digital Andon for the agile factory
Rolling out a digital Andon system is simple with Workerbase
The Workerbase Andon system can be set up in several ways to fit your individual situation. It can work as a standalone cloud-based system or fully integrated into your infrastructure. Configuring the frontend and business rules is typically done in less than a day.
Use any hardware
The Andon system runs on various hardware, including existing industrial PCs, Android workstations, tablets, and iOS devices.
Integrate with buttons
Connect button-based systems or deploy dedicated IIOT pushbuttons. Set up dedicated hardware for each workstation or group.
Flexible integration level
The Andon system can run autonomously or fully integrated. Typical installation connects devices via Ethernet, WiFi, or 4G.
Automated escalation
Set up rules for managing alerts to support staff in minutes. Send alerts based on skills, location, availability, or to groups.
Easy system connection
Connect input/output systems with the Workerbase System Connector framework -- no integration projects with suppliers needed.
Intuitive user interface
Flexibly configure the user frontend experience and set up the incident reporting hierarchy in minutes.
It takes only 3 steps to configure the system
Select a template workflow
Download the Andon template app from the Workerbase system and use the visual web browser interface for workflow configuration. Equip operators with mobile devices such as smartphones or smartwatches.
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- Connect workers with industrial grade smart devices
- Integrate your ERP and MES systems for a holistic view
- Track progress and visualize work as it happens