Our solutions
At Think7, our suite of IIOT and Industry 4.0 solutions is designed to transform manufacturing operations from the ground up. We go beyond simple monitoring to provide manufacturers with intelligent, data-driven tools that optimize production, improve quality, and streamline processes. Whether it’s connecting machines, enhancing real-time visibility, or ensuring end-to-end traceability, our solutions empower factories to operate smarter and more efficiently. With a focus on delivering value at every stage of production, we help manufacturers reduce downtime, increase productivity, and stay competitive in today’s fast-evolving industrial landscape.
Machine connectivity
Real-time visibility
End-to-End Traceability
Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Condition-Based Monitoring & Energy Monitoring
Digital Quality Management
Machine connectivity
Machine connectivity
Machine Connectivity is the foundation of any smart manufacturing system. By enabling seamless integration between machines of all types, our solution ensures that every piece of equipment on your factory floor communicates effortlessly. Whether dealing with legacy systems or modern machinery, we provide the connectivity needed to unify operations, gather real-time data, and optimize performance across the entire production line.
Compatibility with all machine types
Whether you’re using legacy relay logic systems or modern PLC and CNC-controlled machines, our solution is designed to seamlessly integrate with any type or make of machinery. This ensures that even older equipment can be brought into the fold of smart manufacturing without the need for expensive upgrades or replacements.
Comprehensive protocol support
Our platform supports a wide range of industrial communication protocols, including MODBUS RTU, MODBUS TCP, OPC/UA, and many more. This built-in compatibility allows for easy integration with diverse machine networks, enabling real-time data exchange and central control of machines across the factory floor.
Real-time visibility
Real-Time Visibility
Real-Time Visibility is crucial for maintaining control over your operations and making informed decisions quickly. Our solution provides an instant view of your entire production process, enabling you to act swiftly and stay ahead of potential issues.
Continuous Monitoring
Track machine performance, production status, and operational health 24/7, ensuring you never miss a critical update.
Dynamic Dashboards
Access customized, easy-to-understand dashboards that display real-time data and KPIs, helping you make quick, data-driven decisions at a glance.
Instant Alerts
Receive immediate notifications when predefined thresholds are crossed, allowing you to address potential issues before they escalate and minimize downtime.
Visibility Across Sites
Whether you manage a single facility or multiple factories across locations, our solution offers a unified view of operations, giving you full control and oversight regardless of where your machines are located.
End-to-End Traceability
End-to-End Traceability
End-to-End Traceability ensures complete oversight of your production process, from raw material entry to finished goods shipment. Our solution offers full transparency at every stage, helping you meet compliance requirements, enhance quality control, and quickly address any issues that arise.
Batch and Unit Tracking
Keep track of every batch and individual unit throughout the production lifecycle, ensuring complete traceability of components and products.
Production Workflow
Monitor the progress of each production step, from raw material intake to final assembly, providing a clear view of the entire manufacturing process.
Active Traceability
Not only is data captured, but our system actively prevents defective parts from being processed further or dispatched to customers, ensuring that only compliant products move forward in the workflow.
Quality Control Checkpoints
Implement quality checks at critical stages of production to ensure that all products meet required standards before moving to the next phase.
Real-Time Data Sync & ERP Integration
Seamlessly integrate with leading ERP systems like SAP and Oracle to sync real-time data. Maintain traceability from raw material entry (Gate In) to finished goods dispatch (Gate Out), ensuring no detail is missed.
Laser Marking, Dot Pin Marking, Sticker Identification
Support for various identification methods, such as laser and dot pin marking, as well as sticker labels, to ensure products are accurately tagged and easily traceable at any point.
Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) integrates and optimizes every aspect of your production process, providing real-time insights and control over operations. From monitoring production to managing work orders, our MES ensures that your factory floor operates efficiently and with complete transparency.
Production Monitoring
Track production progress in real-time, ensuring that targets are met and workflows are optimized.
Real-Time OEE, Cycle Time, and Production KPIs
Access key metrics like Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), cycle time, and production KPIs instantly to evaluate and improve performance.
Machine Utilization
Monitor machine usage to ensure optimal utilization and identify underperforming equipment.
Downtime Analysis
Analyze downtime events to uncover root causes, reduce unplanned stops, and improve machine uptime.
Work Order Management & Order Fulfillment Tracking
Seamlessly manage and track work orders from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time order fulfillment.
Quality Control Integration
Integrate quality control checkpoints into the production process to catch and resolve issues early, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Operator Efficiency Monitoring
Monitor and evaluate operator performance, helping you identify training needs and optimize workforce efficiency.
Paperless Operations
Digitize your shop floor operations with a fully paperless system, reducing manual errors and improving data accuracy.
Traceability & Genealogy
Ensure full traceability and product genealogy throughout the entire production process, from raw materials to finished goods, for better accountability and quality assurance.
Condition-Based Monitoring & Energy Monitoring
Condition-Based Monitoring & Energy Monitoring
Our Condition-Based Monitoring solution provides real-time insights into key machine and process parameters, ensuring optimal performance and preventing defects, while Energy Monitoring helps track and optimize energy usage for better efficiency and sustainability.
Monitor Critical-to-Quality Process Parameters
Track essential process parameters in real time to ensure that no defective parts are produced, maintaining consistent quality output.
Energy Consumption Monitoring
Track overall energy consumption and compare it on a per-unit basis over time, helping you identify inefficiencies and reduce energy costs.
Machine Health Monitoring
Keep an eye on parameters critical to machine health, allowing for proactive maintenance that prevents costly downtime and extends equipment lifespan.
Poka-Yoke Monitoring
Ensure that Poka-Yoke (error-proofing) systems are functioning correctly and aren’t being bypassed, safeguarding process integrity and preventing operator errors.
Digital Quality Management
Digital Quality Management
Our Digital Quality Management system streamlines and automates quality processes, ensuring that your products consistently meet the highest standards while enhancing efficiency and traceability.
e-PPAP
Streamline the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) digitally, ensuring faster approvals and better traceability of all parts.
Quality Workflow
Automate quality workflows from receipt inspection through setup approval, First-Off Inspection (FOI), patrol inspection, and final inspection, ensuring a smooth and controlled process.
Online SPC (Statistical Process Control)
Leverage real-time Statistical Process Control to monitor and control production processes, ensuring consistent product quality.
Gauge Integration
Integrate digital measuring instruments, digital gauges, Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), and other devices for seamless data capture and automated quality checks.
Control Plan Linkage
Ensure that control plans are directly linked to the shop floor for seamless execution, allowing operators to follow precise quality control steps at each stage of production.
Think7’s machine connectivity solution creates a seamless network between machines, enabling real-time data exchange and monitoring for enhanced efficiency and productivity on the shop floor.
Compatibiltiy with legacy machine
Our machine connectivity solutions are designed to seamlessly integrate with legacy machinery, ensuring that even older equipment can be brought into the digital fold. Whether your machines are decades old or recently manufactured, our solutions provide compatibility to enable connectivity without the need for costly upgrades or replacements. By bridging the gap between legacy systems and modern technologies, we empower businesses to leverage the full potential of their existing assets in the era of Industry 4.0.
Compatibiltiy with existing PLCs/ CNCs
Our machine connectivity solutions are engineered to seamlessly integrate with your existing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) systems, ensuring compatibility across your manufacturing environment. Whether you rely on Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, or other industry-standard PLCs/CNCs, our solutions offer effortless integration to streamline your operations without the need for costly upgrades or replacements.
Built in protocol support for MODBUS TCP, OPC/UA, MQTT and more
Our machine connectivity solutions feature built-in support for industry-standard protocols like MODBUS TCP, OPC/UA, and MQTT, ensuring seamless communication between your devices and the central monitoring system. Whether you need real-time data exchange, secure communication, or lightweight messaging, our solutions have you covered. Experience effortless interoperability and enhanced connectivity to optimize your operations for improved efficiency and productivity.
Boost manufacturing efficiency with real-time insights. Our Industry 4.0 solutions provide instant visibility into production processes, enabling proactive decision-making for optimized efficiency and productivity.
Continuous monitoring
Think7’s real-time observance feature entails sustained surveillance across various facets of the manufacturing environment. This encompasses monitoring machine efficiency, production cycle times, and other pertinent metrics crucial to operational efficiency.
Dynamic dashboards
Think7 presents real-time data via adaptive dashboards that are intuitive and tailor-made. Decision-makers can fine-tune these dashboards to exhibit the paramount key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to their specific roles and objectives.
Instantaneous alerts
Equipped with alert mechanisms, the system triggers immediate notifications upon predefined thresholds or events. This ensures that decision-makers are promptly apprised of any deviations from anticipated performance, facilitating swift corrective measures.
Production visibility across sites
Think7 extends real-time oversight beyond individual production entities. For enterprises spanning multiple sites, the solution furnishes a consolidated perspective, enabling decision-makers to monitor performance across the entire organizational spectrum in real-time.
Our solution ensures seamless traceability from production to delivery, guaranteeing quality, compliance, and quick response to deviations.
End-to-end traceability with Think7 Industry 4.0 solutions
Embedded within Think7’s Industry 4.0 solutions, our end-to-end Active Traceability stands as a foundational feature, delivering a comprehensive and transparent overview of the entire production and supply chain processes. This functionality guarantees meticulous tracking and documentation of every stage, from the receipt of raw materials to the final product, offering multifaceted advantages for quality assurance, regulatory adherence, and operational efficacy.
Think7’s Active Traceability functionality entails the deployment of advanced tracking mechanisms and digital documentation throughout the production lifecycle. This inclusive approach encompasses critical facets such as:
Production workflow
Throughout the progression of materials within the production workflow, Think7 captures data at every juncture. This encompasses information regarding manufacturing procedures, machine operations, and any deviations from standard protocols.
Quality control checkpoints
Quality control checkpoints are seamlessly integrated into the traceability framework. All quality tests, inspections, or certifications carried out during production are digitally documented, ensuring meticulous records of product quality.
Batch and unit tracking
Think7 facilitates both batch and unit tracking, facilitating precise identification and retrieval of products linked to specific production batches. This capability is indispensable for targeted recalls, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Our advanced algorithms combined with real time machine data, also prevents defective products from being processed further thereby ensuring only accepted products reach your customer.
Laser marking, Dot pin marking or Sticker identification
We provide traceability solutions on turnkey basis. Whether that be part marking or identification with laser, dot pin or stickers, or scanning equipment for these to integration with both greenfield and brownfield production lines, we take complete responsibility to deliver an end-to-end solution for your traceability needs.
Real-time data sync
End-to-End Traceability is maintained in real-time. As data is generated and updated at various stages in the production process, it is promptly synchronized, furnishing decision-makers with accurate and up-to-date information.
Regulatory compliance
Think7’s traceability feature ensures compliance with regulatory standards while providing a comprehensive overview of the production and supply chain processes.
Ensure seamless production to delivery traceability for quality, compliance, and swift deviation response.
Production monitoring with Think7 Industry 4.0 solutions
At the forefront of Think7’s Industry 4.0 solutions, production monitoring offers a real-time, data-driven approach to optimize manufacturing processes. This provides a dynamic view of the production environment, empowering businesses to enhance efficiency, minimize downtime, and make informed decisions.
Think7’s production monitoring encompasses a range of functionalities designed to streamline operations and maximize output:
Real-time OEE, Cycle Time and Production KPIs
Think7 captures and displays real-time performance metrics for all production processes. This includes production rates, cycle times, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), providing a live overview of manufacturing efficiency.
Machine utilization tracking
The system monitors the utilization of each machine on the production floor. This includes tracking machine uptime, downtime, and reasons for downtime, allowing for precise analysis and optimization of equipment usage.
Automated data collection
Production Monitoring in Think7 automates data collection, eliminating manual data entry and reducing the risk of errors. Automated data feeds ensure that decision-makers have accurate and up-to-date information for analysis.
Downtime analysis
Downtime is meticulously analyzed, and the system provides insights into the reasons behind production stoppages. This information aids in implementing targeted strategies to minimize downtime and increase overall productivity.
Order fulfillment tracking
Think7’s Production Monitoring extends to order fulfillment, allowing businesses to track the progress of each order in real-time. This feature enhances order accuracy, reduces lead times, and improves customer satisfaction.
Work-in-Progress (WIP) visibility
The solution offers visibility into work-in-progress, providing a snapshot of products at various stages of production.
Our MES solution integrates manufacturing processes for real-time data on production, inventory, and quality, optimizing efficiency and control.
Manufacturing Execution System (MES) with Think7 Industry 4.0 solutions
Think7’s Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is a robust solution that bridges the gap between planning and production, providing real-time control and visibility over manufacturing operations. This integral feature enhances efficiency, quality, and responsiveness throughout the entire production lifecycle.
Key components of Think7’s MES include
Work order management
Efficiently create, manage, and track work orders, ensuring seamless coordination between planning and execution.
Real-time production monitoring
Monitor production processes in real-time, capturing data on machine performance, production rates, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Inventory and material management
Optimize material usage with real-time inventory tracking, minimizing waste and ensuring timely availability for production needs.
Quality control integration
Seamlessly integrate quality control processes, enabling real-time monitoring and adherence to quality standards.
Resource allocation optimization
Dynamically allocate resources, including machinery and labor, based on real-time data to enhance operational efficiency.
Shop floor visibility
Provide shop floor visibility with digital dashboards, giving stakeholders a comprehensive overview of ongoing production activities.
Paperless operations
Facilitate paperless operations with digitized workflows, reducing errors, and streamlining communication between teams.
Traceability and genealogy
Ensure end-to-end traceability by capturing and recording every step of the production process, promoting transparency and compliance.
Minimize machine downtime for peak efficiency. Track and analyze downtime, enabling proactive measures to optimize production schedules.
Machine downtime & analysis with Think7 Industry 4.0 solutions
Unplanned stoppages are a major source of loss for any manufacturer. Machine downtime & analysis ensures minimal disruptions by actively monitoring, analyzing, and addressing machine conditions.
Real-time monitoring
Think7 provides real-time visibility into machine downtime events, capturing data on when, why, and for how long each machine is inactive.
Automated downtime tracking
Utilizing automated tracking mechanisms, the system captures downtime data without the need for manual intervention, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Downtime reason coding
Think7 allows operators to assign specific reasons for downtime events through customizable codes. This enhances the granularity of data for thorough analysis.
Immediate alerts and notifications
Receive immediate alerts and notifications when downtime events occur, enabling quick response times to minimize production disruptions.
Predictive maintenance integration
Integrate with predictive maintenance systems to foresee potential equipment issues, allowing for planned maintenance and reducing unexpected downtime.
Historical downtime data
Think7 stores historical downtime data, enabling trend analysis and the identification of patterns that can inform long-term improvement strategies.
Downtime reports and dashboards
Generate comprehensive reports and dashboards that provide a visual representation of downtime metrics, aiding decision-makers in understanding and addressing critical issues.
Comparative downtime analysis
Conduct comparative analysis between different downtime events, machines, or production periods to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices.
Integration with MES and other modules
Seamlessly integrate downtime data with other modules, such as MES and production monitoring, for a holistic understanding of operational efficiency.
Think7’s Machine Downtime Analysis ensures that downtime is not merely recorded but transformed into actionable intelligence. By addressing the root causes and providing insights for improvement, this capability contributes to a more resilient and efficient manufacturing environment.
Our system ensures efficient productivity monitoring, providing comprehensive insights for data-driven decisions and enhanced operational efficiency.
Productivity monitoring with Think7 Industry 4.0 solutions
At the core of Think7’s Industry 4.0 solutions, productivity monitoring is pivotal, providing real-time insights into operational efficiency. This feature empowers organizations to optimize production processes, measure productivity, and drive continuous enhancement across the manufacturing spectrum.
Real-time performance metrics
Think7 captures and displays real-time performance metrics, allowing stakeholders to monitor production rates, efficiency, and overall productivity at a glance.
Individual and team performance tracking
Monitor the performance of individual machines, workstations, and production teams to identify areas of strength and improvement.
Automated data collection
Automate the collection of productivity data, reducing manual efforts and ensuring the accuracy of the information gathered.
Key performance indicators (KPIs)
Define and track customized key performance indicators aligned with organizational goals, providing a clear benchmark for productivity.
Downtime analysis integration
Integrate with downtime analysis tools to correlate productivity metrics with downtime events, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of efficiency.
Shift and schedule optimization
Optimize production schedules and shifts based on productivity data, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently to maximize output.
Targeted improvement strategies
Identify underperforming areas and implement targeted improvement strategies based on data-driven insights to boost overall productivity.
Real-time alerts and notifications
Receive real-time alerts and notifications regarding deviations from productivity targets, enabling swift corrective actions to maintain efficiency.
Historical performance analysis
Analyze historical productivity data to identify trends, patterns, and areas of consistent excellence.
Track rejection incidents in real-time, enabling detailed analysis for continuous quality improvement and waste reduction.
Rejection monitoring & analysis with Think7 Industry 4.0 solutions
A crucial component of Think7’s Industry 4.0 solutions, rejection monitoring & analysis systematically captures, analyzes, and addresses rejected products, enhancing quality control processes.
Real-time rejection tracking
Think7 provides real-time tracking of rejected products, capturing data on rejection instances as they occur in the production workflow.
Automated rejection data capture
Automated mechanisms capture rejection data seamlessly, eliminating manual entry errors and ensuring accuracy in the recording of rejected products.
Root cause analysis
Conduct in-depth root cause analysis to identify the reasons for product rejections, enabling proactive measures to eliminate or mitigate recurring issues.
Dynamic rejection categories
Customize rejection categories to reflect specific issues, allowing for detailed analysis and targeted improvement strategies.
Real-time alerts and notifications
Receive immediate alerts and notifications when rejection thresholds are exceeded, facilitating quick response times to prevent further defects.
Integration with quality control systems
Seamlessly integrate rejection data with quality control systems, providing a comprehensive view of both rejected products and adherence to quality standards.
Historical rejection data analysis:
Analyze historical rejection data to identify patterns, trends, and recurring issues, informing long-term strategies for quality improvement.
Comparative rejection analysis
Conduct comparative analysis between different rejection categories, production periods, or machines, helping pinpoint areas for targeted improvement.
Continuous improvement recommendations
Think7 not only identifies rejection instances but also provides actionable insights and recommendations for continuous improvement in product quality.
Monitor critical process parameters in real-time for consistent product quality. Receive alerts and reports to uphold defined specifications.
Digital quality integration with control plan linkage, PPAP documentation, production scheduling, and digital SOPs
Our holistic solution surpasses mere monitoring by integrating digital quality control plans, PPAP documentation, production scheduling, and digital Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This unified approach guarantees a smooth, quality-centric, and meticulously documented manufacturing process.
Ensure machinery health with proactive preventive maintenance. Integrate schedules to prevent downtime and minimize unexpected breakdowns.
In Think7’s Industry 4.0 solutions, a standout feature is the incorporation of a robust system preventing machine activation when predefined downtime criteria are met. This safety protocol ensures machines remain inactive upon identifying potential issues or maintenance needs. By implementing this preventive measure, Think7 enhances operational safety, safeguards equipment integrity, and fosters a proactive maintenance culture, averting disruptions and ensuring critical asset longevity.
Seamless system integrations with Think7
At Think7, we understand the importance of a smooth transition and collaboration within your existing infrastructure. Our Industry 4.0 solutions are designed to seamlessly integrate with your current systems, ensuring a harmonious and efficient workflow.
Key features
Seamless integration
Think7's integration process prioritizes simplicity. Our solutions are plug-and-play compatible, minimizing disruptions and expediting the assimilation of our technology into your current setup.
Tailored APIs
Our robust Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) offer customization options to suit your specific requirements. Think7 seamlessly integrates with other software, facilitating a smooth flow of data and insights throughout your ecosystem.
Flexible scalability
Think7's solutions are designed for scalability. As your business grows, our technology expands alongside. Whether you operate on a small or large scale, our integrations adapt to varying needs.
Real-time data synchronization
Ensure synchronized data across all connected systems instantly. Think7 facilitates seamless information flow between modules, ensuring accuracy and coherence.
Benefits of Think7's Seamless Integration
By integrating Think7 into your existing systems, you unlock the potential for enhanced operational efficiency. Streamlined processes and real-time data access contribute to faster decision-making and improved overall performance.
Track and enhance productivity across all connected machines.
Swiftly identify and address issues with rejection analysis.
Optimize processes by monitoring parameters across all connected machines in real-time.
Link control plans, PPAP documentation, and maintain consistent quality across your machine fleet.
Efficiently manage schedules for optimal output across all connected machines.
Enhance efficiency with digital SOPs accessible to every connected machine.
Maximize uptime with proactive maintenance strategies across your entire machinery network.
