Manufacturing Challenges
Manufacturing facilities are literally full of moving parts. Without real-time data, inefficiencies stay hidden.
WIP disappears between stations
Once a part leaves one station, nobody knows where it is until it arrives at the next. Bottlenecks are discovered too late.
Tools go missing every day
Calibrated tools, fixtures, and jigs disappear. Replacements cost money and delay production.
Equipment utilization is unknown
Expensive machines sit idle during some shifts while others are overloaded. Without data, you cannot rebalance.
No digital thread for Lean initiatives
Lean and Six Sigma projects need movement data to measure cycle times, wait times, and throughput.
How TagFinder solves it
Two core solutions work together to give you full visibility.
Manufacturing Features
Purpose-built features for production environments.
WIP Tracking
Track work-in-progress through production cells in real time. Identify bottlenecks, measure cycle times, and improve flow.
Tool Management
Know which tools are where and who used them last. Reduce losses and eliminate search time on the shop floor.
Equipment Utilization
Accelerometer-based usage detection for CNC machines, presses, and AGVs. Measure actual vs. planned utilization.
Zone Alerts
Get notified when assets leave designated production areas. Prevent misplacements and enforce workflows.
Multi-Floor Coverage
Full building coverage with battery-powered mesh. Works across mezzanines, clean rooms, and production halls.
Industry 4.0 Ready
REST API for MES/ERP integration. Feed real-time asset data into your existing manufacturing systems.
Manufacturing ROI
80%
Reduction in tool search time
15–25%
Improvement in equipment utilization within 3 months
20%
Faster cycle time identification with zone analytics
Example: Automotive Parts Manufacturer
Setup
- 200 tags (WIP containers, tools, AGVs)
- 80 anchors on the production floor
- 2 LTE gateways
- 12 configured production zones
Results
- Real-time WIP visibility across all cells
- Tool loss reduced by 90%
- 20% improvement in AGV utilization
- Cycle time data feeds Lean initiatives
Hardware: ~€16,500 one-time · SaaS: ~€350/month (Pro plan)