The Scalable Line Controller for Production Control and Traceability

FabEagle®LC

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These companies rely on our line controller FabEagle®LC

FabEagle®LC (Line Controller) is our scalable production control system with traceability for production lines. Whether you need to control individual machines or require a solution for a fully linked production line, our line controller adapts flexibly to your specific needs.

Like an MES (Manufacturing Execution System), FabEagle®LC provides essential features for data collection, process control and visualization. At the same time, you benefit from the line controller’s high adaptability and short project timelines, paving the way for transparent and efficient production.

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Line controller FabEagle®LC – Your benefits

    • Software-controlled workflows ensure secure and stable processes
    • Digital recipes, bill of materials and orders simplify production processes and ensure on-time delivery
    • Automatic specification of recipe and machine parameters saves time for line management
    • Central transport control increases production efficiency
    • Reporting and analysis features improve quality management
    • Visualization of alarms and trends reduces reaction times for maintenance
    • Automatic documentation and data acquisition simplifies work tasks
    • Machine monitoring helps identify and minimize bottlenecks and downtimes early on
    • Comprehensive recording of material batch and product data provides valuable insights into the impact of each process step on manufacturing and product parameters
    • Automatic data archiving serves as a quality proof for manufactured products
    • Seamless material batch traceability minimizes production risks and increases product safety

Reliable partner for production control systems

  • “Our customers have increasing demands on the data processing of machines and automation lines. In Kontron AIS we have found a reliable local partner for production control systems and individual software solutions. The expertise of the project managers and their broad knowledge in the industry make it possible to integrate even the most complex automation lines from KRÖNING and to bring them in line with the wide range of customer requirements and systems.”

    Alexander Hackel, Sales & Business Development, KRÖNING – Automation

Cross-industry applications of FabEagle®LC line controller

Automotive industry
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With FabEagle®LC, you can efficiently control your production line, avoid bottlenecks or delays in production. This ensures smooth integration of all processes and components in automotive manufacturing.

Electronics assembly
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In electronics assembly, short cycle times and high product variety are standard. With FabEagle®LC, you manage your lines and workflows in a process-oriented manner, creating the transparency needed for efficient production.

Pharmaceuticals and medical technology
Photo production line pharmaceutical with machines and people

Quality assurance and traceability are top priorities in pharmaceutical and medical technology production. With FabEagle®LC, you ensure GMP-compliant production control and management.

Clearly defined interfaces for a fast integration

  • “When carrying out large-scale projects, only close cooperation between all the companies involved can be economical. We know that a fair collaboration from the very beginning is the key to success. When choosing a suitable partner, we as machine manufacturer primarily rely on local companies such as Kontron AIS and their software solutions in the area of factory automation and production control systems. The Kontron AIS team was not only able to convince us on a technical level, through the use of clearly defined interfaces for a fast integration. The direct contact to the project team and the extensive support in all project phases is also a valuable quality.”

    Rico Prüstel, Sales Management, Altratec Automation GmbH

Line controller features at a glance

Visualization and evaluation

  • Line visualization

    Line layout for quick access to machine states, alarms and order progress

  • Alarm statistics

    Analysis of machine malfunctions according to frequency and duration to identify optimization potential

  • Reporting

    Visualization of stored process, material and machine data for user-defined evaluations

  • Online process visualization

    Presentation of trends of selected process data in real time to detect process deviations

  • Worker guidance

    Support and data acquisition at manual workstations for rework, testing and assembly

  • Andon boards

    Configurable information system for employee motivation and status display

Management and control

  • Line control

    Transport control and monitoring of material logistics for efficient operation of all machines 

  • Order management

    Synchronization of orders with ERP system or direct administration in the line controller and assignment of a work plan to each production order

  • Work plan management

    Configuration of the manufacturing process in work plans plus definition of recipes, bill of material and relevant parameters

  • Shift plans

    Definition of shifts, shift models and target figures for evaluations and calculation of performance indicators

  • Recipe management

    Central administration and provision of process parameters and settings for machine controls

  • User management

    Definition of user groups and authorizations

Data acquisition and delivery

  • Material tracking

    Traceability from raw material to the finished product across the entire production line up to batch size 1

  • Machine and operating data acquisition

    Automatic and manual logging of machine states, product defects and batches to calculate performance indicators

  • Process data acquisition

    Retrieval and storage of process and material data relating to quality for every manufacturing step

  • Archiving

    Memory-optimized data archiving of relevant product data and production statistics

Your contact persons

Frank Tannhäuser
Senior Sales Manager
Manufacturing Automation, Automotive, Photovoltaic
André Dittrich
Sales Manager
Manufacturing Automation, Automotive, Photovoltaic