Whether bending machines, milling and turning centers, or welding cells – most manufacturing companies rely on proven but opaque machines from many different manufacturers and generations.
The machines are running, but no one truly knows where time is lost, how productive they really are, or how much energy they consume.
Especially with older equipment, the lack of reliable machine data makes sound decision-making nearly impossible. Different controllers, production years, machine types, and vendors turn the shop floor into a fragmented black box. Gaining a unified, real-time view across the entire machine park often seems unrealistic – this is exactly where Novo AI comes in.
With our AI sensor and the WatchMen platform, Novo AI makes machine performance visible in real time – vendor-independent and without any intervention in the machine control. Our solution captures machine states, cycles, runtimes, idle time, down time. and more directly at the machine – whether it’s Haas Automation, Mazak, Amada, Cincinnati Incorporated, or legacy machines.
Do you operate machines by Cincinnati, Rockwell Automation-based systems, Tetra Pak, FANUC, Amada, Nissei, Okuma, or even discontinued brands?
Maybe your shop floor is a mix of different machine ages, control systems, and machine sizes. That’s exactly the reality in most factories — and it’s not a problem.
With Novo AI, you can retrofit all of these machines quickly, safely, and without complexity. No expensive rebuilds. No changes to the machine control. No risk to warranties or certifications.
Our AI sensors are retrofitted externally, directly on the machine — independent of brand, condition, or year of manufacture. They capture high-resolution vibration, acoustic signals, and energy consumption at the source and stream this machine data in real time to the WatchMen platform — or, if desired, directly into your existing ERP system.
With Novo AI, your existing machines don’t need to be replaced — they need to be upgraded with intelligence. A simple retrofit turns your entire machine park into a unified, data-driven production system.
Further information on Industry 4.0 and retrofitting can be found on the Plattform Industry 4.0.
Many manufacturers face the same concern: “We don’t have an IT department, and our people aren’t digital experts—how is this supposed to work?”
The answer: with Novo AI, it just works.
Our AI sensors can be installed in under 15 minutes per machine—with no intervention in the machine control and completely independent of brand, year, or control type. All you need is:
A power connection
Wi-Fi access or a LAN port
The sensor is mounted externally—no opening the machine, no control-system connection, no risk to warranties.
After installation, the sensor automatically streams captured machine data to the central WatchMen platform, where you can see—in real time—what each machine is doing right now.
Detected machine states include:
Productive (parts are being produced)
Setup (tool change, material preparation)
Idle (ready, waiting)
Unplanned downtime (e.g., faults)
Planned stop (breaks, shift change)
Maintenance / service
Run-down / coast-down
Commissioning / trial run
Energy-saving / standby mode
If anything comes up, our team supports you on-site or remotely. Your staff needs no technical background—Novo AI works even if you’ve only used paper and Excel until now.
Are you already working with an ERP system such as SAP, proALPHA, ABAS, Microsoft Dynamics, PSIpenta, Infor, Oxaion, or an industry-specific solution for machinery, plastics, or serial manufacturing?
Perfect — because that’s exactly where your machine data belongs.
With Novo AI, connecting your machines to your existing ERP system is simple, secure, and free of complex IT projects. The WatchMen platform was designed from day one to be open, modular, and integration-ready:
API-based integration or standardized ERP connectors
Automatic transfer of production, status, and energy data
Compatible with existing infrastructure — no changes to current systems
Optional collaboration with your ERP vendor or IT system integrator
You decide which machine data flows where, at what level of detail and frequency. We advise you individually and implement the integration together with your team or trusted partners — practical, structured, and future-proof.
According to VDMA, machine retrofitting is the most important step in transforming existing equipment toward Industry 4.0 and achieving sustainable efficiency gains.
Getting started with machine data doesn’t have to be a major project. Quite the opposite: with Novo AI, you can start small and see results immediately — without heavy upfront investment.
Our solution is scalable by design. You can begin with just one machine — whether it’s a press brake, milling machine, lathe, packaging line, injection molding machine, or punch press — and experience the impact in real time. With a single AI sensor, you gain immediate visibility into runtime, idle phases, downtime, and production cycles — turning hidden losses into actionable insights from day one.
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