The Swabian sharpening specialist Vollmer has developed the VOLLMER Smart Hub to centrally capture, process, and manage data from Vollmer machines. The platform provides a comprehensive overview of production and brings new transparency and efficiency to modern manufacturing. Combined with an AI-based chatbot, it allows
within the VOLLMER Smart Hub, among other things, information about the
Utilization of machines, number of tools produced, or also
Query missing parts.
The new VOLLMER Smart Hub is offered by the sharpening specialist Vollmer from Biberach.
within its digital portfolio. The service is a
central platform that collects, processes, and
managed. The information is collected via the IoT gateway, which
is integrated as standard in a variety of Vollmer sharpening machines.
Subsequently, the monitor integrated into the VOLLMER Smart Hub enables detailed
Dashboards of all condition and process information of the machines. Thanks to
the artificial intelligence based on LLM (Large Language Model) has the
Solution via a chatbot that provides access to documentation or historical data.
query the machines. Upon request, the chatbot informs the user.
for example about the utilization of the machines, the number of produced
Tools or also defective parts.
"Our VOLLMER Smart Hub helps our customers to base their production on data."
controls and is thus the digital key to a lean and intelligent
"Manufacturing," says Manuel Löffler, Head of Digital Products at Vollmer. "Instead of
complicated surfaces or training now only require a simple chat. Our
The chatbot VOLLMER.GPT allows for easy monitoring of machine states or key figures in
Everyday language to query. This is digitalization you can touch.
"The VOLLMER Smart Hub provides a comprehensive production overview of the entire machine park at the location. Relevant key figures such as utilization, quantities, or disruptions are automatically recorded and clearly visualized. This allows for the targeted identification of optimization potentials in production and the sustainable improvement of processes. A special highlight is the various evaluation levels of the solution."
The VOLLMER Smart Hub provides key figures from the entire production site down to individual lines or machines. This enables a structured analysis at multiple levels, allowing targeted improvement potentials to be identified. Additionally, it is planned that customers can set up automated routines through the VOLLMER Smart Hub, which will then be sent to selected individuals via email at regular intervals. This allows for the creation of a customized reporting system that provides easy access to relevant information without the need for complex configuration.
"Various user groups have different requirements for the"
"Production monitoring. Each role has its own questions for the machine park," says
Tobias Trautmann, Managing Director of Vollmer. "What was once considered an expert question,
Today, the machine answers itself in seconds via chat or routine.
Mail inbox. This is how we bring artificial intelligence into the executive office or directly to the
Workbench. We are pleased to present the VOLLMER Smart Hub at Ligna for the first time to our
"to be able to introduce customers."
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