Your Punch Presses deserve a Digital Upgrade – without any new investment
Your punch presses are running — but do you know how well?
Whether from Schuler, Aida, Andritz Kaiser, Heilbronn, Chin Fong, AP&T, Beutler Nova, SEYI, Bruderer, Komatsu, Mecfond, Erfurt, Fagor Arrasate or others — many manufacturing companies in Germany still use reliable but non-transparent punch presses from a wide range of manufacturers, machine ages, and automation levels.
The machines stamp at high speed — but nobody truly knows where time is being lost, how productive they actually are, or how much energy they consume in the process.
Especially with older eccentric presses, hydraulic presses, or servo presses, the data foundation required for informed decision-making is often missing. Different control systems, cycle times, or press types make it appear almost impossible 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 punch presses visible — in real time, independent of manufacturer, and without interfering with the machine control system.
Our solution captures machine states, cycles, runtimes, downtime, and cycle deviations directly at the machine — from a Schuler transfer press and an Aida servo press to a mechanical press from the 1990s.
Even punch presses that are more than 30 years old can be digitally upgraded simply, quickly, and with immediate benefits — completely without interrupting production.
Your punch presses 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 punch presses
Do you operate punch presses from Schuler, Aida, Andritz Kaiser, Bruderer, Erfurt, SEYI, Komatsu, Mecfond, Chin Fong, AP&T, Beutler Nova, Fagor Arrasate, Bliss, Minster, Sangiacomo, SIMPAC, Sutherland, Manzoni, Stamtec, Heilbronn, Erichsen, Ebu, Smeral, Lasco, LVD, Wemhöner, Krause, Fischer, Dreis & Krump, Balconi, Yadon, IMS, Weingarten, Voest-Alpine, Kaiser Pressen, or even discontinued brands such as Dunker, Peddinghaus, Sachs, Rossi, Neff, or Kieserling?
Perhaps you operate a diverse mix of machine generations, control systems, and press force classes — from mechanical eccentric presses and hydraulic C-frame presses to modern servo presses with automation?
No problem. With Novo AI, you can retrofit all these machines simply, safely, and quickly — without expensive modifications and without interfering with the press control system.
Our AI sensors are mounted externally on the press — 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 our central WatchMen platform — or, if desired, directly into your ERP or MES system.
Whether it is a 1,600-ton Schuler transfer press, a mechanical Aida single press, or a refurbished Erfurt model — we make every punch press visible and comparable — across manufacturers, retroactively, and completely without requiring IT effort on your side.
Punch presses, punching machine, stamping press, press machine, eccentric press, servo press, hydraulic press — machines from Schuler, Aida, SEYI, Komatsu, or Bruderer can be retrofitted quickly and safely with Novo AI AI sensors to provide precise machine data.
Your press fleet becomes a digital production system — standardized, energy-efficient, and future-proof.
Fast & simple retrofitting — even without an IT team
Many companies operating punch presses face a familiar challenge:
“We do not have an IT department and our employees are not digitalization experts — how is this supposed to work?”
The good news: With Novo AI, that is not a problem.
Our AI sensor can be installed in under 15 minutes per punch press — without interfering with the machine control system, without specialized expertise, and without affecting your warranty.
All you need is:
✅ A power connection
✅ A Wi-Fi connection or LAN port
The sensor is mounted externally on the punch press — no opening of the machine, no connection to the PLC, and no changes to the machine’s safety logic.
After installation? Everything runs automatically.
The sensor transfers the captured data in real time to the central WatchMen platform. There, you can immediately see:
👉 What your punch press is currently doing — live, transparent, and easy to understand.
Captured machine states include:
- Productive operation (parts are being stamped)
- Setup process (tool changes, material preparation)
- Idle running (press ready, but no start signal)
- Unplanned downtime (e.g. fault, material jam)
- Planned stop (break, shift change)
- Maintenance / servicing
- Run-down phase
- Setup mode / test stroke
- Standby / energy-saving mode
Whether you operate a mechanical press from Schuler, a hydraulic solution from Andritz Kaiser, or a modern servo press from Aida — the retrofit process is always equally simple.
And if something does not work as expected?
Our team is there for you — on-site or through remote support.
You do not need any IT expertise — our solution works even if you have previously relied on paper and Excel.
✅ No programming
✅ No IT configuration
✅ No risk
👉 Simply get started — and instantly see what your punch presses are truly capable of.
Direkte Integration in Ihr ERP-System – für nahtlose Abläufe
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 punch press, 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 parts are currently being manufactured
- 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 transparency for your punch presses does not need to become a large-scale project.
Quite the opposite: With Novo AI, you can start small and achieve measurable results immediately — completely without major investment pressure.
Our solution is modular and scalable step by step.
That means:
You can start with just one punch press — whether from Schuler, Aida, Andritz Kaiser, or Erfurt — and experience the effects live in your production environment.
Even a single AI sensor provides valuable insights into runtimes, idle phases, cycle times, and energy consumption.
Your advantages when getting started:
✅ Low entry costs through pilot projects
Our starter packages are specifically designed for testing individual presses — 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. We actively support you throughout the application process and project implementation.
✅ Grow at your own pace
As soon as you experience the benefits, you can flexibly expand your digital retrofit to additional presses — with a clear cost structure and a planned rollout.
Many of our customers report real “aha moments” after just a few days:
👉 Where energy is being lost unnoticed
👉 Where cycle times start to slow down
👉 Where small adjustments create significant improvements
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 press manufacturing has never been this simple — or this secure.
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