Your Sawing Machines deserve a Digital Upgrade – without any new investment
Your sawing machines are running — but do you know how well?
Whether from Behringer, Kasto, MEBA, Bomar, Amada, Kaltenbach, Hyd-Mech, Beka-Mak, Eisele, Trennjaeger, Ficep, Everising, Berg & Schmid, Pedrazzoli, Danobat or others — many manufacturing companies in Germany still rely on reliable but non-transparent sawing machines from a wide range of manufacturers, machine ages, and automation levels.
The sawing machines cut with precision — but nobody truly knows where process time is being lost, how efficiently cutting operations are being performed, or how much energy the sawing process actually consumes.
Especially with older band saws, automated circular saws, or semi-automatic miter saws, the data foundation required for informed decision-making is often missing. Different control systems, cutting cycles, and machine configurations make it appear almost impossible to centrally monitor all machines — but this is exactly where Novo AI comes in.
With the AI sensor system and the WatchMen platform, we make your sawing machines 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 (cutting active, feed movement, idle, fault)
- Sawing cycles and cycle times
- Runtimes and downtime
- Number of cuts and material throughput
- Energy consumption and cutting frequency
Whether it is a KASTO band saw from 1995, a fully automated circular saw from Kaltenbach, or a modern high-speed system from Behringer:
Even sawing machines that are more than 30 years old can be digitally retrofitted with Novo AI simply, quickly, and with immediate benefits — completely without interrupting production.
Your sawing 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 sawing machines
Do you operate sawing machines from Behringer, KASTO, MEBA, Amada, Kaltenbach, Bomar, Beka-Mak, Ficep, Everising, Trennjaeger, Danobat, Pedrazzoli, Eisele, Hyd-Mech, Imet, Soitaab, Berg & Schmid, Pressta-Eisele, Rusch, Julia, Emmegi, Cosen, ExactCut, MACC, Tecnomac, Nishijimax, HUVEMA, Rusch, MEP, BSM, BTM, KMT, Voortman, Bianco, DoAll, Friggi, Thomas, SABI, Karmetal, Peddinghaus, Forte, Pegic or even discontinued or acquired brands such as Kaltmeier, Säge-Union, Schanbacher, RASOMA, or PNK-Maschinenbau?
Perhaps you even operate a mixed machine environment with different machine ages, generations of control systems, or drive concepts?
No problem — with Novo AI, you can retrofit all these machines simply, safely, and quickly — without expensive modifications and without any interference with the machine control system.
Our AI sensors are mounted externally on the sawing machine — independent of machine type, condition, or year of manufacture. They capture high-resolution vibration and acoustic data as well as energy consumption directly at the machine and transfer this data in real time to our central WatchMen platform — or, if desired, directly into your existing ERP system.
Whether it is a horizontally controlled high-performance saw from Behringer, a semi-automatic miter saw from Trennjaeger, or a refurbished KASTO sawing center from the 1990s:
We make every sawing machine visible and comparable — across manufacturers, retroactively, and completely without requiring IT expertise on your side.
Your machine park becomes a digital sawing system — standardized, efficient, and future-proof.
Fast & simple retrofitting — even without an IT team
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 sawing machine — whether from Behringer, KASTO, MEBA, or Kaltenbach — and experience the effects live and in a fully transparent way.
Even a single AI sensor provides valuable insights into:
- Cutting times and downtime
- Idle and setup phases
- Cycle behavior and energy consumption per operation
Your advantages when getting started with Novo AI:
✅ Low entry costs through pilot projects
We offer starter packages specifically designed for testing individual machines — without long-term contractual commitments and without risk.
✅ Funding programs & consulting included
Together, we evaluate whether you qualify for regional or national digitalization funding programs — and actively support you with the application process and project documentation.
✅ Scalability at your own pace
As soon as you see the first results, you can flexibly expand the retrofit to additional machines — with a clear cost structure and a coordinated rollout plan.
Many of our customers report clear “aha moments” after just a few days:
Where cycle time is being lost, where machines are running unnecessarily, or where simple process adjustments create significant efficiency gains.
Novo AI was invited in 2023 to present its solution at the renowned Produktionsleiter-Forum – one of the leading industry events for industrial digitalization in the DACH region.
Getting started with data-driven sawing optimization has never been this simple — or this secure.
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 sawing machines, 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 machine transparency does not need to become a large-scale project.
Quite the opposite: With Novo AI, you can start small and see immediate, measurable results — completely without major investment pressure or costly machine modifications.
Our solution is fully scalable.
That means: You can start with just one sawing machine — whether from Behringer, KASTO, MEBA, or Kaltenbach — and use a single AI sensor to gain valuable insights into:
- Cutting times and idle phases
- Setup and downtime
- Energy consumption per cycle
- Machine availability and usage patterns — live and completely independent of the machine manufacturer.
Your advantages when getting started with Novo AI:
✅ Low entry costs through pilot projects
Our starter packages are specifically designed for testing individual machines — without long-term commitments and without risk.
✅ Funding programs & support included
We actively help you evaluate regional or national digitalization funding opportunities and support you throughout the application process and project documentation.
✅ Grow at your own pace
Once you identify initial savings opportunities and optimization potential, you can expand the retrofit to additional sawing machines at any time — with a transparent cost structure and a tailored rollout plan.
Many of our customers report clear “aha moments” after just a few days:
Where sawing cycles take longer than necessary, where hidden idle times occur, or where simple process changes can create significant productivity gains.
The fact that Novo AI was invited in 2023 to present its solution at the renowned Produktionsleiter-Forum confirms the industry's trust in our technology.
Getting started with data-driven optimization of your sawing machines has never been this simple — or this secure.
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