AROLINK® supports the operator in doing the right thing

In a fast-paced manufacturing environment, empowering factory workers to make informed decisions is crucial. AROLINK® was created with a clear mission: to make it easy for factory workers not just to do tasks, but to do them right.

Every user in AROLINK® plays a central role in ensuring that quality data is maintained at the highest level. This task goes beyond the individual operator’s responsibility and becomes an essential part of the factory’s overall function. The system involves each user in the process of creating and maintaining quality standards, which is crucial to the overall success of the production environment. This focused approach not only reinforces individual responsibility, but also creates a collective effort towards achieving and maintaining high quality in all production processes.

Data quality is the foundation of any successful business

Product quality and financial health are directly linked to the quality of information that drives decision-making in the production process.

And as artificial intelligence (AI) also becomes part of the way manufacturing businesses operate, accurate predictions become more crucial than ever before.

Nevertheless, these predictions are only as accurate as the data they are based on. Therefore, the key to success is not only embracing the evolution of technology, but also ensuring that our basic raw material – data – is accurate, up-to-date and trustworthy.

Read below as we explore how this close connection between data quality, product quality and business success defines the manufacturing landscape of today and tomorrow.

Controls ensure improved product and data quality

It can be easy to make mistakes in data entries, especially if they are entered or performed manually. Furthermore, stopping in the middle of a workflow to fill out necessary registrations can be cumbersome and time-consuming.

AROLINK®. can be configured to perform automated checks that ensure improved product and data quality. In factories where different processes are critical for product safety, such as temperature, quantity and time control, we have made it possible for each factory to configure the system with the necessary controls. This ensures that the right raw materials are used and that they are within the specified tolerances, e.g. that the raw material has not exceeded its shelf life. At the same time, employees are prevented from continuing if something is out of tolerance. This allows any errors to be identified early and before they become a major problem.

This is crucial for product quality, as the system ensures that production is within permitted tolerances. Take weight control, for example, which is crucial for finished product quality. AROLINK® makes sure to inform the operator if the specified weight range is not met, preventing errors in the final product.

In addition to improved product quality, the automated checks also ensure that the data the operator provides back to the system is correct. This minimizes the risk of human error and ensures accurate production data.

AROLINK®. can also integrate with PLCs, printers and many other devices, which can automate processes and reduce human error. For example, AROLINK® can automate the setup of equipment for specific products at the start of an order. In this way, the system helps ensure better product quality, better process and better data.

Instructions help the operator ensure quality

One of the reasons why AROLINK® ensures quality data and improved product quality is that the system can deliver clear and precise instructions. These instructions are designed to guide operators through the production process efficiently and ensure that each step is carried out in accordance with specifications and quality standards.

During the production process, AROLINK® provides real-time feedback to operators by monitoring important signals and parameters. If deviations occur, the system will provide clear warnings and instructions on how to handle any situations or challenges.

In case of deviations from the predetermined parameters or identification of potential problems, AROLINK® instructs operators on the necessary actions. This can include stopping a specific process, adjusting machine settings or making manual interventions. Instructions are delivered in an easy-to-understand manner to ensure quick and accurate response. AROLINK®‘s checks, warnings and instructions are not only about identifying problems, but also about acting on them immediately. By minimizing production interruptions due to data errors or quality issues, companies not only increase efficiency, but also improve their bottom line through reduced costs, fewer recalls, more transparency and increased production capacity.

At the same time, AROLINK® ensures that the right data is stored and related centrally, strengthening the company’s ability to make strategic choices that positively impact product quality and the bottom line.