Your Mixing and Stirring machines deserve a Digital Upgrade – without any new investment
Your mixing and stirring machines are running — but do you know how well?
Whether from Ekato, Netzsch, Drais, Ystral, Lödige, Zeppelin Systems, BHS-Sonthofen, IKA, Hockmeyer, Hosokawa, Lindor, VMI, Winkworth, Amixon, Mixaco, Silverson, Gericke or others — many manufacturing companies in Germany still use reliable but non-transparent mixing and stirring machines from a wide range of manufacturers, machine ages, and process categorie.
The machines mix, stir, and disperse — but nobody truly knows where process time is being lost, how productively the systems are actually operating, or how much energy is consumed with each batch.
Especially with older mixers, batch mixers, high-shear mixers, vacuum mixers, or continuous mixing systems, the data foundation required for informed decisions is often missing. Different control systems, batch variations, or recipe adjustments make it difficult to capture all machines within one central system — but this is exactly where Novo AI comes in.
With the AI sensor system and the WatchMen platform, we make your mixing and stirring machines equipment digitally visible — in real time, independent of manufacturer, and without interfering with the machine control system.
Our solution captures directly at the machine:
- Machine states (active, idle, fault)
- Mixing cycles and batch times
- Energy consumption per batch
- Downtime and run-down phases
- Vibrations and process behavior
Whether it is a vacuum homogenizer from Ekato, a dry mixer from Lödige, a high-shear mixer from Ystral, or a screw mixer from Gericke dating back to the 1990s:
Even mixing systems that are more than 30 years old can be digitally upgraded with Novo AI simply, quickly, and with immediate benefits — completely without interfering with ongoing production processes.
Your mixing and stirring machines do not need to be new — they simply need to become measurably better.
No matter the machine age, no matter the manufacturer — we retrofit your mixing and stirring machines
Do you use mixing and stirring machines from Ekato, Netzsch, Ystral, Lödige, Drais, IKA, Hosokawa Micron, BHS-Sonthofen, Zeppelin Systems, Mixaco, VMI, Lindor, Winkworth, Silverson, Hockmeyer, Gericke, B&P Littleford, Amixon, Charles Ross & Son, Morton, PerMix, Henschel, Bühler, Lodige Process Technology, Hüttlin, Volkmann, Maschinenfabrik Gustav Eirich, Fielder, Diosna, Vortex, Lodige, Hüttlin, Hecht, Bepex, Matcon, Forberg, Romaco, Bohle, Teagle, Kemutec, Processall, Omga-Mix, Scott Turbon, Jaygo, Nauta, Lodige Werke, Eppensteiner, Mischtechnik Schwab, Allgaier, Alpine, MÜLLER Mischtechnik or even discontinued or acquired brands such as Schugi, Littleford Day, Collette, Kestner, or WAB Willy A. Bachofen?
Perhaps even a mixed environment with different machine ages, control systems, batch sizes, or drive technologies? No problem. With Novo AI, you can retrofit all these machines simply, safely, and quickly — without expensive rebuilds and without interfering with the machine control system.
Our AI sensors are mounted externally on the machine — independent of machine type, condition, or year of manufacture. They capture high-resolution vibration, acoustic, and energy data directly at the machine and transfer this data in real time to the central WatchMen platform — or, if desired, directly into your existing ERP system.
Whether it is a high-viscosity mixer from Ekato, a Lödige granulate mixer, a continuous powder mixer from Gericke, or a vertical vacuum mixer from the 1980s — we make every mixing and stirring machine visible and comparable — across manufacturers, retroactively, and completely without requiring IT expertise on your side.
Your machine park becomes a digital mixing system — standardized, efficient, and future-proof.
Fast & simple retrofitting — even without an IT team
Many companies face the same challenge:
“I do not have an IT department and my employees are not digital experts — how is this supposed to work?”
The answer: With Novo AI, that is not a problem.
Our AI sensor can be installed within 15 minutes per mixing or stirring machine — completely without interfering with the machine control system and without requiring specialized knowledge.
All you need is:
- A power connection
- A Wi-Fi connection or LAN port
The sensor is simply mounted externally on the machine — no opening of the machine, no connection to the control system, and no impact on your warranty.
After installation, it automatically transfers all relevant data to the central WatchMen platform, where you can see in real time what your mixing system is currently doing:
What your mixing and stirring machines are doing right now — transparent, live, and easy to understand.
Captured machine states include, for example:
- Productive (active mixing phase or batch processing)
- Setup process (cleaning, material loading, recipe changes)
- Idle running (ready, but waiting)
- Downtime (unplanned — e.g. due to faults, sensor errors, or overheating)
- Planned stop (e.g. breaks, maintenance, or manual intervention)
- Maintenance or servicing
- Run-down time / cooling-down or emptying phase
- Setup mode / test runs with new recipes or parameters
- Energy mode / standby
Whether you operate a vacuum mixer from Ekato, a dry granulate mixer from Lödige, or a stirring system from the 1990s — the retrofit process is always equally simple.
And if something does not work as expected?
We are here for you.
Our team supports you during setup — on-site or through remote support.
Your team does not need any IT expertise — our solution works even if you have previously relied only on paper and Excel.
✅ No programming
✅ No IT configuration
✅ No risk
Simply get started — and instantly see what your mixing and stirring machines are truly capable of.
Direct integration into your ERP system — for seamless workflows
Do you already work with an ERP system such as SAP, proALPHA, ABAS, Microsoft Dynamics, PSIpenta, Infor, Oxaion, or an industry-specific solution? Perfect — because that is exactly where your machine data should end up.
With Novo AI, connecting to your ERP system is simple and efficient. Our WatchMen platform was developed from the very beginning to be open and compatible:
✅ Integration via API or standardized ERP connectors
✅ Automatic transfer of your production, machine state, and energy data
✅ Compatible with existing infrastructures — without complicated adjustments
✅ Optional: Direct collaboration with your ERP provider or IT system integrator
As soon as our AI sensor is installed on your mixing or stirring machine, it transfers relevant information to WatchMen in real time — from cycle times and machine states to downtime and cycle analysis. If desired, this data can be made directly available inside your ERP system, for example for:
- Order and production feedback
- Productivity analysis
- Post-calculation and controlling
- Energy or CO₂ reports
- Live dashboards for management or planning
You decide which data flows where, at what level of detail, and with what frequency. We advise you individually and implement the ERP integration together with your team or external partners — practical and aligned with your existing IT infrastructure.
Building trust — machines in focus, people at the center
Digital transparency is the foundation of every modern production environment — but it also raises questions: “What exactly is being captured? Who can see the data? And is this about control?”
At Novo AI, one thing is at the center: improving your machine performance and production processes. Our AI sensor delivers objective data about machine runtimes, cycle times, energy consumption, cycle deviations, and more — without changing the control system or interfering with the machine itself.
Many production employees today work based on experience, routine, and intuition. That works — until something gets out of control: a machine stops, cycle times break down, or a part is rejected. In those moments, the one critical piece of information needed to make the right decision immediately is often missing.
This is exactly where WatchMen helps.
Our platform shows in real time what is happening in production — transparent, understandable, and straight to the point. This allows employees on the shopfloor to:
- identify problems faster
- understand why a machine is running idle
- see how efficiently products are currently being processed
- proactively adapt their way of working instead of reacting afterward
Managers, in turn, receive a tool that enables them to:
- analyze processes objectively
- make decisions based on facts
- support teams more effectively
- develop improvement ideas together with employees
👉 The data shows causes instead of symptoms
👉 It makes relationships visible that previously remained hidden
👉 It helps ask the right questions — instead of searching for someone to blame
And that is exactly what creates trust.
Because when everyone in the team understands how their work contributes to overall performance, a new and stronger collaboration emerges — based on facts instead of assumptions.
The WatchMen platform reduces pressure instead of creating it.
It helps avoid downtime, increase productivity — and above all: make everyday work simpler and clearer.
Start now — without risk and with clear cost control
Getting started with digital machine transparency does not need to become a large-scale project.
Quite the opposite: With Novo AI, you can start small and see results immediately — completely without major investment pressure.
Our solution is scalable step by step.
That means:
You can start with just one mixing or stirring machine — whether from Ekato, Netzsch, Ystral, or Lödige — and experience the effects live immediately.
Even a single AI sensor provides valuable insights into:
- Batch runtimes and process durations
- Idle and waiting phases
- Energy consumption per batch or cycle
Your advantages when getting started:
✅ Low entry costs through pilot projects
We offer starter packages specifically designed for testing individual machines — without long-term commitments and without risk.
✅ Funding programs & support available
Together, we evaluate whether you can benefit from regional or national digitalization funding programs — and actively support you with the application process and project definition.
✅ Grow at your own pace
As soon as you recognize the benefits, you can gradually expand the solution to additional machines and production lines — with a clear cost structure and a planned rollout.
Many of our customers report concrete “aha moments” after just a few days:
Where energy is being lost, where batch processes are unnecessarily delayed, or where simple adjustments lead to noticeably higher efficiency.
The fact that Novo AI has also been presented with exactly this approach at events such as the Produktionsleiter-Forum underlines the industry's trust in our solution.
Getting started with data-driven production using mixing and stirring technology has never been this simple — or this secure.
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