The Importance of Real-Time Monitoring in the Manufacturing Industry
Real-time monitoring in Manufacturing brings with it several important advantages, including:
- Reduced Downtime
- Improved Quality Control
- Faster Response Times
Reduced Downtime
First, real-time monitoring allows manufacturers to detect and fix issues as they happen. This helps reduce downtime because, without intervention, the downtime could extend from hours to days. That translates to losses in productivity and, by consequence, revenue. Real-time monitoring means that you’re constantly keeping an eye on your machines. As you’ll see below, remote access software plays an essential role in this.
Improved Quality Control
Constant oversight means improved quality control. You can make sure that any deviations from production standards are seen early and addressed.
Faster Response Times
Faster response times are a logical consequence of real-time monitoring. Addressing the issue immediately means that decision-makers act promptly. Even if the issue can’t be repaired remotely, you can put a plan in place as quickly as possible.
Benefits of Using Remote Access for Real-Time Monitoring
Where does remote access come into this, you ask? The answer is that remote access is at the heart of it all. A flexible, multiplatform remote access solution allows for efficient real-time monitoring in manufacturing.
RealVNC Connect not only provides all that, but it does so while making sure that your data security is preserved. In a field where data leaks are catastrophic events, this is essential.
Data from Kaspersky says that 30 incidents were confirmed by victims in Q1 2024. Out of these, 37% of victims reported denial of operations or product shipment being caused by the incident. While remote access is a game-changer for real-time monitoring, make sure you choose a solution that keeps your data safe.
With that said, let’s look at some of the main benefits of RealVNC Connect when it comes to real-time monitoring:
- Monitor Equipment from Anywhere
- Central Control Panel
- Faster Issue Resolution
- Enhanced Collaboration
- Cost Saving
Let’s look at each one of these.
Monitor Equipment from Anywhere
RealVNC Connect remote access software gives you the upper hand when it comes to real-time monitoring. Your technicians and managers have the ability to monitor machines from anywhere. Even from home, on a tablet or smartphone. Furthermore, should anything go wrong, they can quickly intervene, saving precious time. Time that they would otherwise spend travelling.
Your staff now can now be spread across time zones.
Central Control Panel
Even when your staff is in the office, there will always be production machines in areas difficult to access. With RealVNC Connect remote access software, these can be monitored from technicians’ desks. They can even look at several production machines at the same time and intervene when needed.
Faster Issue Resolution
As mentioned above, travel time always delays the resolution of an issue. With RealVNC Connect, your staff can troubleshoot any problems immediately. Also, in most cases, they can just fix them on the spot, by accessing the machines in question.
Enhanced Collaboration
What about when your technician isn’t sure what to do, and needs a more specialized opinion? With RealVNC Connect, a machine can be accessed by several members of staff at the same time. Your technician can call their manager, and they can, in turn, provide assistance.
Cost Saving
This goes without saying, especially when technicians monitor and fix issues remotely. Using RealVNC Connect remote access software allows Manufacturing organizations to save on otherwise required travel costs.
A Real-World Example: Boston Valley Terra Cotta
The United States’ most specialized Architectural Terra Cotta manufacturer, Boston Valley Terra Cotta, is a great example for most of the above.
The company uses RealVNC Connect to monitor and support the kilns they utilize in the manufacturing of clay products. This helps them solve issues immediately, 24/7.
You can find out more in our Boston Valley Terra Cotta customer success story.
But you don’t have to take our word for it. Get a free trial of RealVNC Connect now and see for yourself how helpful it can be for your real-time monitoring needs!
