Compatibility and Discontinuation
- No longer compatible with local machine systems running CI-Suite V1.22 and V.1.23.
General Features
- Docker container support (preview) – An alternative to traditional setups for the first core components of the central system:
- STIWA HMI Service
- Shopfloor Monitor
- Andon Board
- AMS Analysis-CI
- DataBus Services
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140 New features and improvements
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New product released: STIWA Shopfloor Checklist
Shopfloor Optimize
AMS Analysis‑CI Release – Overview of Enhancements
- Performance & Stability
- Enhancements
- Up to 50% faster file operations through caching
- Up to 30% faster loading of reports, dashboards, and OLAP data
- Optimized Excel and dashboard export performance
- Improved dashboard printing
- Customer Value
- Significantly improved system responsiveness
- More efficient handling of large data volumes
- Reduced waiting times for analysis and reporting tasks
- Enhancements
- User Interface & Usability
- Enhancements
- Customizable header for improved orientation and branding (Picture 1)
- Optimized table display (auto-fit to available space, adjustable font sizes)
- Improved visualization of downloads and log files
- Customer Value
- More intuitive navigation and enhanced clarity
- Alignment with corporate design requirements
- Increased user comfort in daily operations
- Enhancements
- Enhanced Analytics Features
- Enhancements
- Display of absolute cycle counts in addition to percentage values (Picture 2)
- Introduction of Single Cycle Analysis for detailed evaluation of individual production cycles
- Fault analysis on part level (serial number-based)
- Numeric representation of enum dimensions
- Image preview within analysis views
- Extended filtering capabilities, including boolean filters
- Improved curve visualization and legend options
- Customer Value
- More precise and in-depth analysis of production data
- Ability to identify patterns such as drift or periodic issues
- Detailed quality analysis down to individual parts
- Faster and more informed data interpretation
- Enhancements
- Transparency & Monitoring
- Enhancements
- No pre-selected alarm filters – all alarms are visible by default
- Optional inclusion of filter information in PDF exports
- Introduction of an OLAP API monitor to track and manage requests
- Customer Value
- Greater transparency and reduced risk of overlooking critical events
- Full traceability of report configurations
- Enhanced control over system load and data access
- Enhancements
- Trendviewer & Visualization
- Enhancements
- Configurable tooltips for displaying additional information
- Support for alphanumeric values (e.g., batch numbers or events) (Picture 3)
- Customer Value
- Increased information density directly within charts
- Ability to combine technical and contextual data
- Enhancements
- Traceability & Navigation
- Enhancements
- Content linking and navigation within the batch tree component
- Integration of batch data into dashboards
- Customer Value
- End-to-end traceability of parts and processes
- Faster navigation between analysis contexts
- Improved root cause analysis across the value chain
- Enhancements
- Reporting & Automation
- Enhancements
- Email dispatching of complete dashboard reports
- Support for DFQ format for measurement data exports
- Highlighting of missing reports in dispatching jobs
- Customer Value
- Automation of recurring reporting processes
- Standardized provision of quality data
- Increased reliability and transparency in reporting
- Enhancements
- Compute & APIs
- Enhancements
- Improved computation interface with direct log access
- Enhanced options for recalculation and computation management
- Extensions to the Measurement API and Bulkexport API
- Customer Value
- Simplified system administration and maintenance
- Faster troubleshooting and error analysis
- More efficient integration into existing system landscapes
- Enhancements
- Maintenance & Administration
- Enhancements
- Extended repository cleanup functionalities
- Improved log file viewer with enhanced usability features
- Flexible configuration of date formats for different languages
- Customer Value
- Reduced administrative effort
- Faster diagnosis of system issues
- Greater flexibility for international deployments
- Enhancements
Overall Customer Value
This release delivers significant improvements in performance, analytical capabilities, and usability. Key benefits include:
- Faster system performance and responsiveness
- Advanced analytical capabilities for deeper insights
- Increased transparency in production and quality processes
- Automation of reporting and data export workflows
- Improved usability and user guidance
Overall, the release enables organizations to monitor production processes more effectively, identify deviations earlier, and make better-informed decisions based on detailed data analysis.
New Product feature: STIWA Shopfloor Manual Data Input
Digitize manual production activities and capture production data in a structured, efficient way.
MDI at a glance:
- Digitalization of manual activities
- Collection of data relevant for scrap/rejects
- Conversion of analog processes into digital processes
- Ensure data quality
The latest enhancements improve usability, simplify order processing, and increase transparency for performance and quality analysis.
- New screens + greater flexibility in order processing. Transforming manual operations into digital processes
- Faster and more intuitive data entry with improved usability and seamless background saving through cleaner tables and navigating by groups
- Operator assignment per order, per machine, per shift, enabling more accurate tracking of operator changes and performance analysis
- One-click order completion for simpler and more accurate order management
- Faster background saving with a clear save-status indicator
- More complete quality reporting through improved handling of product fault data
Shopfloor Control
AMS ZPoint-CI Batch Data Collection
Gain end-to-end visibility and control over your materials with our intelligent batch data collection system. Automated scanning and PLC integration eliminate manual effort while ensuring accuracy throughout your production process.
Key Benefits:
- Zero Production Errors – Automated BOM validation prevents incorrect materials from entering production, protecting quality and reducing rework costs
- Reduced Manual Work – Flexible VDA attribute scanning cuts manual data entry and eliminates batch data errors
- Seamless Integration – PLC-integrated scanners connect directly to your machines without complex setup—scanners and sensors integrate automatically
- Real-Time Material Tracking – Monitor material movement from goods receipt through production bunkers with complete visibility at every step
- Flexible Configuration – Extended bunker support with optimized material-to-bunker assignment adapts to your unique production layout
- Compliance Ready – Full traceability documentation meets regulatory requirements and enables quick recalls if needed
New labels are supported for production. Requires AMS ZPoint-CI Batch Data Collection.
- VDA 4902 (Dynamic VDA Label)
- VDA 4992 (MAT, Version 1.0)
- VDA 4994 (GTL, Version 2.0)
Configurable Standard Serial Number Generator:
Automatically generate serial numbers using configurable formats based on production context, machine information, and date values.
- Flexible serial number formats to match company-specific requirements
- Reliable numbering across production lines and system restarts
Machine Logbook:
Machine logbook entries can now be linked to the active type and production order at the time of creation.
- Provides production context for machine events and incidents
- Enables direct correlation between log entries and the production context (type, order)
- Particularly valuable for post-production analysis of machine incidents
Improvement: S7 Secure Connection Configurable via Machine Property
This is a technical solution to a concrete problem.
The Problem Being Solved:
Version 1.30 enabled Secure Connection by default, which caused connection failures and errors in existing PLC setups (SSL initialization failures). Customers had to upgrade their infrastructure or couldn't use the new version at all.
Key Benefits:
- Seamless Upgrades Without Production Downtime – Version 1.31 works immediately with your existing setups without requiring PLC firmware or TIA Portal upgrades. Your production keeps running while you update.
- Security on Your Terms – You activate Secure Mode only for machines that support it. Old and new systems can run in parallel (Mixed Mode per device).
- Granular Control – You decide per machine or even per IP address whether Secure Connection should be active – no all-or-nothing approach forced on you.
- No Hidden Surprises – No undisclosed dependencies anymore. You know exactly which machines are compatible and can upgrade incrementally instead of changing everything at once.
- Cost Savings – You don't need to replace your entire PLC landscape to adopt modern security standards.
Improvement: Shopfloor Control Rework Place
Operator Workflow
- Faster Access – Bookmark frequent rework destinations for instant selection instead of searching
- Less Confusion – Hide unused components; operators see only what's relevant
- Quicker Problem Solving – Separate tabs for product vs. process faults speeds up root cause identification
- Easier Assembly Handling – View all components without scrolling, even for complex assemblies
Configuration & Flexibility
- Safe Customization – Configure per-machine settings without overriding core updates
- Per-Machine Control – Set different quality requirements for each rework station individually
- Offline Deployment – Run rework stations offline at machine level for greater flexibility
Shopfloor Monitor
Absolute OK curve for machine performance monitoring
The new "Absolute" view shows you immediately how many defect-free parts you'll realistically produce by the end of your current shift – accessible across all relevant devices (Shopfloor Control, Shopfloor Monitor, Mobile).
Key Benefits:
- Better Shift Decisions – See in real-time whether you'll hit your planned OK parts target and react early to deviations instead of discovering problems at shift end
- Realistic vs. Optimistic Projections – The distinction between "Possible" (planned performance) and "Realistic" (current OEE) shows you honestly where you actually stand – no false optimism
- Actionable Intelligence – Know precisely how many parts you still need to produce to meet your targets and exactly how much time remains to do it
- Mobile Control – Shift supervisors and planners can access critical metrics on-the-go (via Mobile) and make faster decisions without being tied to the control center
- No Shift-End Surprises – Instead of discovering missed targets at day's end, you'll know by mid-shift exactly how the day will finish, enabling proactive adjustments
Release of STIWA Shopfloor Checklist
Ensure recurring tasks are completed consistently and documented digitally. Shopfloor Checklist helps teams manage maintenance, inspections, cleaning activities, safety checks, and other routine tasks through automated scheduling and complete traceability.
- Automatically schedules recurring tasks and reminders to reduce missed activities
- Attach work instructions, photos, videos, and other documents directly to tasks
- Record task completion, comments, and execution history with a full audit trail
- Filter tasks by machine, category, status, or date for faster task management and reporting
- Optional integration with Shopfloor Control alerts operators when tasks become overdue
This helps replace paper-based checklists, improve compliance, and ensure maintenance and operational activities are performed and documented consistently.
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