About NextFab
NextFab is a manufacturing improvement platform from IndustryPlus GmbH that focuses on the intelligent use of production data. It combines data analysis, efficiency tracking, and sustainability metrics so that businesses can become more competitive and reduce costs. NextFab supports the development of a future-proof digitalization strategy by using actionable insights from production metrics. Users can expect to gain benefits such as improved decision-making capabilities and improved resource management. Key capabilities: data visualization real-time monitoring sustainability tracking cost analysis performance benchmarking Best for: manufacturers that need to improve their production processes and reduce operational costs.
NextFab, developed by IndustryPlus GmbH, is an advanced Industrial IoT (IIoT) data platform that seamlessly integrates hardware, software, and analytics to drive digital transformation in manufacturing environments. Designed as a complete sensor-to-cloud solution, it helps factories eliminate data silos by connecting and harmonizing information from all types of machines, whether legacy or new, across multiple production lines and sites. Central to its ecosystem is the NextBox industrial gateway, which enables plug-and-play connectivity, real-time data acquisition, and local preprocessing at the edge, ensuring consistent performance even when cloud connectivity is intermittent. Beyond machine monitoring, NextFab stands out for its integrated energy management capabilities, allowing manufacturers to track energy consumption at the machine level, build energy balances, and implement cost-saving measures such as peak load reduction. These features support compliance with energy audit standards like ISO 50001 and can reportedly lead to up to 40% energy savings and 30% higher efficiency in production operations. The platform’s open, manufacturer-independent architecture supports over sixty industrial protocols, ensuring seamless compatibility across diverse equipment and systems.
Pros & Cons
- +Complete IIoT solution with hardware, software, and data platform for smart manufacturing.
- +Connects machines quickly and harmonizes data for company-wide transparency.
- +Integrates with ERP, MES, and BI systems for seamless enterprise-wide data usage.
- +Plug-and-play hardware enables 24/7 data acquisition and local app operation.
- +Offers 30% efficiency boost and 40% energy savings potential based on use cases.
- +Implementation takes less than four weeks with scalable architecture.
- +Supports 50+ controls and protocols for broad compatibility.
- −May require technical expertise to integrate with existing legacy systems.
- −Initial setup and customization could be complex for smaller manufacturers.
- −Retrofit compatibility may vary depending on machine age and condition.
- −Full benefits depend on consistent data quality and user adoption.
- −Some advanced features may need additional hardware or service packages.
Features
Key features
- Complete Sensor-to-Cloud Solution
- Provides an entire Industrial IoT solution, including hardware (NextBox), software, and a data platform.
- Rapid Data Harmonization
- Connects all machines quickly and provides clean, structured, and contextualized production data for company-wide use.
- Manufacturer-Independent & Open
- Offers compatibility with over 50 controls and protocols and allows integration with any existing enterprise app.
- Plug & Play NextBox Hardware
- A powerful industrial gateway for robust, 24/7 operational data acquisition and local data preprocessing.
- Kickstart Risk-Free Strategy
- Provides a 3-month trial of the core platform with one individual use case and rapid implementation in under 4 weeks.
- Support for Smart Products/EaaS
- Enables machine manufacturers to equip products as intelligent assets, supporting digital service and Equipment as a Service (EaaS) models.
Additional features
- Complete IIoT Solution
- Delivers a full Industrial IoT package, encompassing hardware, software, and a data platform.
- Rapid Data Capture and Standardization
- Ensures fast collection and standardization of production data using ready-made templates.
- Real-Time Analytics
- Provides immediate analysis of production data for instant transparency.
- Robust Interfaces
- Equipped with strong interfaces to make production data usable company-wide.
- Data Acquisition (BDE)
- Captures large amounts of operational data from machines in a continuous industrial setting.
- Data Harmonization
- Cleans, structures, and contextualizes raw data from various sources.
- Data Usage
- Provides data in a format suitable for use in existing enterprise applications or for building customized smart manufacturing use cases.
- Plug & Play Hardware (NextBox)
- A powerful industrial gateway that is easy to install and transforms machines into intelligent assets.
- Robust 24/7 Operational Data Acquisition
- Ensures reliable data capture in continuous industrial operation.
- Local Data Preprocessing
- Executes data manipulation tasks directly on the gateway before sending the data to the cloud.
- Local Operation of Apps & Services
- Allows for the running of smart factory applications and services directly on the industrial gateway.
- Data Integration
- Facilitates the connection and sharing of data with various systems.
- Downtime Reduction
- Provides production insights that help minimize equipment downtime.
- Equipment Efficiency (OEE)
- Offers tools to optimize Overall Equipment Effectiveness using data.
- Cross-Site Benchmarking
- Allows for the comparison of performance metrics across multiple production sites.
- Comparison of Layers
- Provides data for comparing different layers or aspects of production.
- Maintenance Management
- Includes features to support and optimize maintenance operations.
- Fast & Easy Machine Connection
- Simplifies the process of connecting both new and old (retrofit) machines.
- Clean & Structured Production Data
- Ensures the output data is high-quality and organized.
- Manufacturer-Independent & Open
- Compatible with products from various manufacturers and supports open integration standards.
- Integration with Existing Enterprise Apps
- Seamlessly connects with applications such as Business Intelligence (BI), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
- Company-Wide Data Usage
- Makes production data accessible and usable across the entire organization.
- Robust, Scalable & Future-Proof
- Built to handle growth and adapt to future technological changes.
- Transparent Pricing Model
- Offers a clear and easy-to-understand pricing structure.
- NextFab Data Protection
- Adheres to a "My factory - my data!" principle, giving users control over their information.
- Modularly Expandable
- Allows for the addition of extra features like energy measurement and other sensors.
- Monitoring the Entire Plant Fleet
- Enables machine manufacturers to track and monitor all their installed assets in the field.
- Operational Infrastructure for Digital Services
- Provides the necessary foundation for digital service models and applications.
- Basis for Equipment as a Service (EaaS)
- Acts as the foundational technology for implementing EaaS business models.
- Cross-Manufacturer Compatible Assets
- Ensures that equipped products function as Industry 4.0 assets regardless of the original machine manufacturer.
- Simple Setup of Plant Semantics
- Simplifies the process of defining and configuring the meaning and context of the plant data.
- Kickstart Implementation
- Offers a risk-free, scalable trial package with less than four weeks of implementation time.
- Digital Twin of Production
- Creates a digital representation of the physical production process within the Kickstart package.
- 3-Month Trial Period
- Provides a three-month period to test the Kickstart package.
Pricing
Monthly plans
Enterprise
EUR 47
Enterprise
EUR 69
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About NextFab
NextFab is a manufacturing improvement platform from IndustryPlus GmbH that focuses on the intelligent use of production data. It combines data analysis, efficiency tracking, and sustainability metrics so that businesses can become more competitive and reduce costs. NextFab supports the development of a future-proof digitalization strategy by using actionable insights from production metrics. Users can expect to gain benefits such as improved decision-making capabilities and improved resource management. Key capabilities: data visualization real-time monitoring sustainability tracking cost analysis performance benchmarking Best for: manufacturers that need to improve their production processes and reduce operational costs.
NextFab Details
NextFab's In-App Market Place
Does NextFab have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
1
Mini Apps
No
Pricing Options
Plans
Monthly plans
Enterprise
EUR 47
Enterprise
EUR 69
Accepted Payment Currencies
Eur (€)
Pros & Cons
- Complete IIoT solution with hardware, software, and data platform for smart manufacturing.
- Connects machines quickly and harmonizes data for company-wide transparency.
- Integrates with ERP, MES, and BI systems for seamless enterprise-wide data usage.
- Plug-and-play hardware enables 24/7 data acquisition and local app operation.
- Offers 30% efficiency boost and 40% energy savings potential based on use cases.
- Implementation takes less than four weeks with scalable architecture.
- Supports 50+ controls and protocols for broad compatibility.
- May require technical expertise to integrate with existing legacy systems.
- Initial setup and customization could be complex for smaller manufacturers.
- Retrofit compatibility may vary depending on machine age and condition.
- Full benefits depend on consistent data quality and user adoption.
- Some advanced features may need additional hardware or service packages.
NextFab's Support Options
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