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Keep an eye on your production with MDA.
Automatically recorded. Real-time capable. Fully integrated. The MDA solution for modern manufacturing companies.
Your advantages with GNT MDA
- Over 30 years of experience and 30,000 connected machines - cross-industry expertise in machine connectivity
- Connection of new and old machines - from RS232 classics to modern CNC systems with software connectors
- Automatic recording of statuses, runtimes, quantities - reliable real-time data from your production
- Seamless combination with PDA and MES - end-to-end transparency from order to machine
- Live dashboards & OEE evaluation - key figures for production, maintenance and management at a glance
- Independent of hardware & operating systems - can be used on Windows, Android, MacOS & browser-based terminals
- We take care of everything - regardless of the machine, age or system.
Machine data acquisition in real time – automated and secure
With machine data acquisition (MDA) from GNT Systems, you can increase the transparency and efficiency of your production processes. By connecting your machines directly, you can automatically record running times, production signals, downtimes and statuses – in real time, precisely and tamper-proof. This allows you to create the technological basis for Industry 4.0, IoT monitoring and sustainable production optimization.How modern MDA works with GNT Systems
Your machines continuously send data – automatically via the control system (PLC) or manually supplemented by the worker using a terminal, function key or barcode scanner. This data flows directly into the MDC system, where it is processed, visualized and evaluated – centrally via the MDC server and fully integrated into the MES.
Typical data types:
- Machine status (production, set-up, malfunction, standstill)
- IO/NIO quantities and shift output
- Availability and terms
- Resource allocation and order reference
MDA – Compatible, live and fully integrated
Manufacturer-independent machine data acquisition for real transparency in production
Whether an old CNC machine or a state-of-the-art system – our MDA software adapts to your machinery. GNT MDA records machine data in real time, processes it automatically and visualizes it live on the store floor. This creates the basis for data-based decisions, increases transparency and measurably boosts your productivity.
Our MDA solution grows with your production – flexible, compatible, future-proof.
What our customers say about GNT Systems
Thanks to the GNT.NET MES, we can immediately order the parts we need with a handheld scanner in production, where we assemble the parts, and schedule them for production without any further communication.
On the one hand, this saves us a great deal of time and, on the other hand, we can prevent any communication errors. Thanks to the CMS, we now have a huge database of every activity (repairs, quotations, spare parts, etc.) carried out by our company.
This means that several people can easily carry out several activities without us being dependent on individual people. The GNT.NET MES therefore makes our day-to-day business much easier.
Manager Production Grünig+Elmiger AG
Head of Competence Center Machining, maxon motor GmbH
Traceability of planning and actual production times leads to transparency of unplanned downtimes, production controlling, capacity optimization and control of our continuous improvements.
The system functionalities and the resulting advantages were decisive for our decision in two areas in particular: firstly, the clear, graphical display of machine statuses and secondly, the well-structured NC program data management. […] Today, there is more transparency and a better overview in micro-gear production – the best prerequisites for a further boost in productivity.
Head of Competence Center Machining, maxon motor GmbH
MDA application areas – from the store floor to management
Whether in production control, controlling or production management – with MDA from GNT, all information is centrally available.
Production environment:
- Order progress & resource status
- Productivity indicators (OEE, WIP, KPI)
- Machine groups & line analysis
Company management:
- Consumption data & ordering
- Tops & Flops analysis by article or resource
CAD/CAM & NC programming:
- Number and cost of new programs
- Tool usage statistics
Production layouts & hall overview
Store floor visualization in real time
- Schematic representation of entire halls
- Overlay of machines, paths, manual workstations
- Display of operating status & order data
Key figures & OEE – transparent evaluation of production performance
Determination of key figures (OEE):- Analysis of availability, performance and quality
- Combination of machine signals and operator feedback
- Clearly structured KPI reports at the touch of a button
Dashboards that think for themselves – your digital window to production
Use the integrated Dashboard Designer to create any number of visual dashboards – fully configurable for machines, groups, shifts or orders.- Functions at a glance
- Real-time monitoring of all machine statuses
- Individual widgets, tables & diagrams
- User-dependent views with access rights
- Automatic refreshing for large displays
- Status history & analysis functions for your production
- Time-based status history: Visualizes machine histories per shift, day or week - with zoom functions and interactive filters.
Technical flexibility & compatibility – MDA for every IT and production environment
GNT MDA runs independently of your IT landscape:
- Devices: PC, tablet, smartphone, industrial terminal
- Operating systems: Windows, Android, MacOS
- Data sources: Excel, CSV, SQL, web services
With extensive export options in PDF, Excel and CSV, further processing is possible at any time.
MDA integration & machine connection – networkable, open, traceable
Connection. Integration. Traceability.
- Simple connection to your machine control system (OPC UA, Beckhoff etc.)
- Data transfer via LAN, USB, RS232
- Transfer of MDA data to the GNT MES and external systems
- Article and order-related evaluations included
Frequently asked questions about MDA
What does machine data acquisition (MDA) mean?
Machine data acquisition (MDA) refers to the automated collection, storage and evaluation of data from production machines. This includes, for example, information on machine statuses, running times, faults, quantities or energy consumption.
The aim of MDC is to bring transparency to the production process, uncover productivity potential and create the basis for evaluations, key figures (e.g. OEE) and optimizations. Modern MDC systems can be integrated into existing IT landscapes (e.g. MES, ERP) and provide usable data for workers, foremen and management in real time.
Which systems can I connect with GNT MDA?
GNT MDA can be flexibly integrated into a wide variety of machine and system landscapes. Among other things, it supports
- PLC controls from various manufacturers
- OPC UA – the open communication standard for Industry 4.0
- MTConnect – standardized interface, especially in the CNC area
- Beckhoff – including TwinCAT connection
- LAN, USB, RS232 – for older or individually connected systems
In addition, connection to higher-level systems such as MES, ERP or CAD/CAM is also possible without any problems. This creates a continuous flow of data from the store floor to management.
