What to consider when choosing machine monitoring software
FactoryVision counts visible finished parts with one camera per machine. It compares each station’s count with its daily target and shows whether the station is on track, at risk, or behind. It requires no sensors and no wiring into the machine.
FactoryVision runs in a Turkish door and furniture factory. Buying starts with an introductory call. After the call, we get to know your company so the setup fits your machines and processes.
Start with the information your shop needs to see:
- Do you need finished-part counts by station and shift?
- Do you want to compare each station’s output with its daily target?
- Do you need to see counts alongside the order waiting at a station?
- Do you want to avoid fitting sensors or wiring into machines?
- Are the finished parts discrete, countable items visible to a camera?
Also define needs that sit outside production counting and station status. FactoryVision is not an ERP, MES, or SCADA system.
How camera-based production monitoring works
A fixed camera at each machine views the work area. FactoryVision counts visible finished parts and compares the count with the station’s daily target.
Counts are available by station and shift, tied to the order waiting on that station. Each station has one status light:
- **Green:** on track.
- **Yellow:** at risk.
- **Red:** behind.
The vision models run on a small computer in the factory. FactoryVision requires no sensors and no wiring into the machine.
Which production processes fit?
FactoryVision fits discrete, countable parts that the camera can see. Doors, furniture, and metal parts fit this scope. Continuous processes such as extrusion do not.
The camera counts what is in view. Shiny or transparent parts need lighting work. Viewing the back of a part needs a second camera. The same camera also supports visual inspection within its stated limits.
What does station setup involve?
The setup target is under an hour per station:
- **Mount the camera.** Use a fixed mount and aim the camera at the work area. Use the live view to adjust angle and focus.
- **Place the printed marker.** The marker gives a real millimetre scale and detects camera movement. It does not replace a stable mount.
- **Teach the cycle.** Use ten parts to teach a production cycle.
How does this differ from machine connections and sensors?
Machine monitoring products use different ways to collect production data. The supplied keyword research notes that Guidewheel, MachineMetrics, JITbase, Fabrico, TEEPTRAK, Amper, and Shoplogix mostly sell sensors or machine connections.
FactoryVision uses a camera at each machine to count visible finished parts. It does not require sensors or wiring into the machine.
Where does FactoryVision fit alongside ERP, MES, and SCADA?
FactoryVision counts finished parts and shows station status. It is not an ERP, MES, or SCADA system. Define your need for part counting and station visibility separately from any broader requirements for those systems.
Sources and claims
| Claim | Supplied evidence |
|---|---|
| The guide addresses shops with 10–100 machines | Topic specification T06. This is the guide’s audience, not a measured product-capacity claim. |
| One camera per machine; finished-part counting; no sensors or wiring into the machine | House-style sample, `count-finished-work-with-one-camera`. |
| Counts by station and shift, tied to the order waiting on that station | House-style sample, `count-finished-work-with-one-camera`. |
| Daily-target comparison and one green, yellow, or red status light per station | House-style sample, `count-finished-work-with-one-camera`. |
| Doors, furniture, and metal parts fit; continuous processes such as extrusion do not | House-style sample, `count-finished-work-with-one-camera`. |
| Shiny or transparent parts need lighting work; viewing the back needs a second camera; the camera also supports visual inspection within stated limits | House-style sample, `count-finished-work-with-one-camera`. |
| Ten parts teach a cycle; setup target is under an hour per station | House-style sample, `count-finished-work-with-one-camera`. |
| The printed marker gives a millimetre scale and detects camera movement; a fixed mount remains necessary | House-style sample, `count-finished-work-with-one-camera`. |
| Vision models run on a small computer in the factory, not in FactoryVision’s cloud | House-style sample, `count-finished-work-with-one-camera`. |
| FactoryVision is not an ERP, MES, or SCADA system | House-style sample, `count-finished-work-with-one-camera`. |
| The named vendors mostly sell sensors or machine connections | `docs/seo/keyword-research-2026-11-12.md`, Findings, item 2. |
| FactoryVision runs in a Turkish door and furniture factory | Founder facts and voice, 2026-11-13. |
| Buying starts with an introductory call; the company is understood after the call so setup fits its machines and processes | Founder facts and voice, 2026-11-13. |
| Introductory-call booking link | Founder-provided link: Calendly. |
Frequently asked questions
Does FactoryVision connect to the machine control panel?
FactoryVision counts visible finished parts using a fixed camera. It requires no sensors and no wiring into the machine.
How long does setup take?
The setup target is under an hour per station. Setup includes mounting and aiming the camera, placing the printed marker, and teaching the cycle with ten parts.
Where do the vision models run?
They run on a small computer in the factory, not in FactoryVision’s cloud.
Can FactoryVision replace ERP, MES, or SCADA?
FactoryVision is not an ERP, MES, or SCADA system. It counts finished parts and shows station status.
What happens if a camera moves?
The printed marker detects camera movement. A stable, fixed mount remains necessary.
What is the first step to buy FactoryVision?
Book an introductory call. After the call, we get to know your company so the setup fits your machines and processes.
How to get started
Buying starts with an introductory call. After the call, we get to know your company so the setup fits your machines and processes. Before the call, identify the stations you want to monitor, the parts they produce, and their daily targets. Note any shiny or transparent parts and any work where the back of a part needs to be viewed. Book an introductory call.