The following list gives insights into Machine Connectivity use cases based on their level of depth and the control mechanisms they enable. Not yet supported use cases are greyed out. Once this set of features and use cases have been solved, we will be moving towards fuller automation of AM workflow streams.
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Machine ID/ serial number
Machine model
Machine custom name
Machine manufacturer
Machine stack light
Machine custom states
Machine events
Job ID
Job name
Job state
Job events
Job predicted end time
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Level 2: Quality monitoring and material tracking
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Data transfer from machines to the Agile MES. Advanced use cases that enable quality monitoring/tracking:
Machine maintenance prognosis
Sensor data
Material type
Material amount
Material consumption
KPI data (machine statistics)
Level 3: Remote control
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Data transfer from Agile MES to machines. Use cases that allow remote control and data transfer from MES to machines:
Job remote control
Job file transfer