A visual andon system for each station
Use a fixed mount that gives the camera a clear view of finished parts.
Machine → Finished parts → Camera → Local computer → Station status Green: on track Yellow: at risk Red: behind
FactoryVision counts visible finished parts against the station’s daily target. Counts are shown by station and shift. FactoryVision also tracks downtime.
What the station status means
The station status uses three colors:
- **Green:** On track.
- **Yellow:** At risk.
- **Red:** Behind.
The status makes progress against the target visible. It does not, by itself, explain the cause of a delay. The production team can check the station and speak with the operator to understand what happened.
Set up the camera
Choose a fixed mount
Give the camera a clear view of the finished parts. Use the live view to adjust the angle and focus, and keep the mount stable.
Place the printed marker
The printed marker provides real millimetres and helps the system notice camera movement. It does not replace a stable mount.
Teach the cycle
Teaching a cycle takes ten parts. The setup target is under an hour per station.
There is no wiring into the machine. FactoryVision’s models run on a small computer inside the factory.
Choose the right work to count
FactoryVision is suited to countable, discrete parts that the camera can see, including doors, furniture components, and metal parts. Continuous output, such as extrusion without discrete parts, is outside this counting scope.
The camera counts what it can see. Viewing the back of a part requires a second camera. Shiny or transparent parts need lighting work.
FactoryVision runs in a Turkish door and furniture factory.
FactoryVision and existing systems
FactoryVision counts finished parts, compares output with the daily target, and tracks downtime. It is not an ERP, MES, or SCADA system.
Before using the count against a target, define which operation and which finished part the target refers to. This keeps the production count and the target aligned.
Sources and claims
| Claim | Source |
|---|---|
| One camera per machine; finished-part counting; daily targets; station and shift counts; green, yellow, and red status | Supplied house-style sample, `count-finished-work-with-one-camera` |
| Ten parts to teach a cycle; setup target under one hour per station | Supplied house-style sample, `count-finished-work-with-one-camera` |
| Local model processing; no machine wiring; printed marker; camera-view and lighting constraints | Supplied house-style sample, `count-finished-work-with-one-camera` |
| Discrete-part scope and ERP, MES, and SCADA boundaries | Supplied house-style sample and founder facts, 2026-11-13 |
| Downtime tracking; use in a Turkish door and furniture factory | Founder facts, 2026-11-13 |
| Introductory call and setup fitted to the company’s machines and processes | Founder facts, 2026-11-13 |
| Introductory-call booking link | Founder-provided link: https://calendly.com/esat-factoryvision/intro |
Frequently asked questions
How does FactoryVision show station status?
FactoryVision counts finished parts, compares output with the daily target, and shows the station as green, yellow, or red. It also tracks downtime.
Does installation require wiring into the machine?
No. The camera uses a fixed mount with a clear view of the parts. FactoryVision’s models run on a small computer inside the factory.
What can the camera count?
The counting scope is visible, countable, discrete parts. Continuous output without discrete parts is outside that scope.
What happens if the camera moves?
The printed marker helps the system notice camera movement. Use a stable mount.
How long does setup take?
Teaching a cycle takes ten parts. The setup target is under an hour per station.
Is FactoryVision a replacement for an MES or ERP?
No. FactoryVision is not an ERP, MES, or SCADA system.
Start with an introductory call
Buying starts with an introductory call. After the call, we get to know your company so the setup fits your machines and processes. Book an introductory call with FactoryVision