Machine Integration
180 Systems has assisted clients in machine integrations with a proven project structure and methodology
Just bought a new machine and need to integrate it with your systems?
- Machines can be unique
- Software vendors may or may not have integrated to your type of machine before
- Critical mistakes need to be avoided to get your machine up and running correctly
- Mistakes are not acceptable
Our independent technology consultants will
- Ensure your machine is integrated to your systems for success
- Ensure all sections are covered for a smooth machine GoLive
- Prepare a testing script tincluding health & safety
- Upgrade GoLive readiness assessment and checklists
180 Methodology
Stage 1: Project Initiation
Covers initial plan creation, alignment with client and vendors, organizational structuring, governance setup, kickoff, scheduling regular progress reviews, and sign-off procedures
Stage 2: Systems Integration & Development Work
Detail and validate system integration needs/scope, confirm security endpoints and access, complete required development work
Stage 3: 1st Build & Prep for Machine Arrival
Machine built at vendor facility (if required), vendor machine testing & initial sign-off, dis-assembly/prep for shipping, client prep for machine arrival including required machinery and tools, shipment to client site
Stage 4: Machine Build at Client Site
Mechanical and electrical assembly, PLC configuration, network setup unloading, hardware installation, culminating in the completion of the machine build at the client site.
Stage 5: Training, Testing, and Cutover
All machine operators and office staff are trained on , conducting comprehensive staff training, preparing and assessing test cases, and concluding with User Acceptance Testing sign-off.
Stage 6: Go-Live
Start running orders in your new system
Stage 7: Go-Live and Production Support
Frequently Asked Questions
What is machine integration?
Machine integration connects a new machine to a company’s existing business systems. The work covers security access, network setup, PLC configuration, mechanical and electrical assembly at the client site, and hardware installation.
When does a company need an independent machine integration consultant?
A company needs one after buying a new machine, especially when the software vendor has not integrated with that machine type before. Machines can be unique, and errors in integration are costly.
What are the stages of a machine integration project?
There are seven stages: project initiation, systems integration and development, first build and preparation for machine arrival, machine build at the client site, training, testing and cutover, go-live, and go-live and production support.
What does testing include?
180 Systems prepares a testing script that includes health and safety. Operators and staff are trained, test cases run, and user acceptance testing is signed off before cutover. A go-live readiness assessment and checklists confirm the machine is ready to run orders.
How does 180 Systems decide what the machine connects to?
The systems integration and development stage scopes the integration needs, confirms security access and completes the development. This is where the client’s existing systems and the machine’s data requirements are agreed.
Does a machine integration project have a project plan?
Yes. The first stage sets the plan, governance, kickoff, progress reviews and sign off. 180 Systems has assisted clients with machine integration using a proven project structure and methodology.