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and technologies like MES or ERP, along with newer tools such as Hadoop. We don’t replace anything, and our customers don’t have to remove or change anything to use us. Our plat- form is open and agnostic. As you would expect, we have APIs [application programming interfaces] on our platform, so we can make data avail- able and enable application development on top of our service. This makes us compatible with all major systems. ME: What are the most important shop-floor metrics, including OEE [Overall Equipment Effectiveness], for analyzing manufacturing productivity? Sobel: In general, OEE is an excel- lent overall framework for analysis, if it is calculated rigorously and consistently across the enterprise—a much more difficult task than might be expected. It is also imperative that those using OEE go beyond dashboards and counting into analysis. Once underlying data is validated, manufacturers can move from KPIs [key performance indica- tors]—what did I produce today—to analytics. Why is this equipment per- forming poorly? When can I expect it to fail? What’s causing our quality issues? ME: What industries stand to gain the most from using your technology? Sobel: Digital transformation is most likely in those industries where supply chains are complex, quality is impera- tive, and regulation requires demonstra- ble control over extended operations. These include automotive, pharmaceuti- cal, food and beverage, medical device, oil and gas manufacturing, electronics, and defense and aerospace. ME: Who are some key customers using your software? Sobel: An automotive OEM is us- ing Sight Machine to understand and improve a process that spans several fac- tories: powertrain parts are made in one plant, machined in a second, and finished in a third. By combining process data
from one plant with quality and process data from the other two, we’re helping them understand how to prevent costly defects. We are assisting a large consumer manufacturer with the deployment of new automation in 15 of its factories.
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