MDC – Real-Time Data for Your Production
Machine Data Collection:
Greater transparency on the shop floor and better production planning through real-time data.
All Key MDC Data at a Glance
The Same Day on the Shop Floor — Two Completely Different Worlds
On the left: everyday production with paper notes, verbal updates and Excel.
On the right: the same moment with MDC — Machine Data Collection in real time.
WITHOUT MDC
WITH MDC
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„How long has the machine been down?“
No one knows exactly. The downtime is only noticed when the output is missing. The delivery deadline is at risk.
Fault reported immediately
MDC detects the downtime the moment it occurs, including its cause and duration. Maintenance is already on the way before anyone even picks up the phone.
09:30
Behind schedule? You find out later
No one knows in the morning whether the order is still on schedule. By the time the delay becomes visible, there is hardly any room left to react.
Target vs. actual — live at a glanc
The deviation is visible immediately. Reschedule while there is still room to act. The delivery deadline stays on track.
14:00
Shift handover from memory
Paper notes, verbal updates, Excel: knowledge gets lost between shifts and later reappears as a problem.
Complete digital shift handover
All events are documented without gaps.The shift handover takes five minutes. Nothing gets lost.
21:45
Late-night Excel work for reporting
KPIs are painstakingly compiled at the end of the month. Production planning remains a blind flight.
Reports are generated automatically
OEE, production quantities, scrap and downtime reasons: automatically analyzed and reported to management.
Unplanned machine downtime, idle time and time spent searching for information — all of this costs money and reduces planning reliability.Your machines already have the answers. MDC makes them speak.
What Machine Data Collection Delivers for You
Not an end in itself, but measurable benefits for production planning and controlling from day one.
Reduce Downtime Faster
No one knows exactly. The downtime is only noticed when the output is missing and the delivery deadline is at risk.
Data-Driven Production Planning
Reliable target and actual data for each machine make your production planning more robust and your delivery dates more reliable.
KPIs at the Touch of a Button
OEE, production quantities, scrap rate and takt/cycle times: calculated automatically instead of painstakingly compiled — live and historically.
Reduce the Workload for Your Employees
No more manual data entry. Your team can focus on production — not tally sheets and manual logs.
Transparency at Every Level
From machine operators to management: everyone sees the same up-to-date information at the terminal, on a large display or on mobile devices.
An Investment That Pays Off
Higher utilization, less idle time: many customers see the first measurable results within just a few weeks.
How the MDC System Works
From machine signal to well-founded decision-making without having to rebuild your production environment.
1
CONNECT
New and old machines alike: via standard interfaces or retrofit sensors. Without interfering with your ongoing production.
2
COLLECT
Production quantities, runtimes, faults, alarms and process values are automatically collected in real time — fully and continuously documented.
3
ACT
Dashboards, alarms and reports make the need for action immediately visible. Target and actual values are fed back into your ERP or MES.
Machine Data Collection in 2 Minutes
How machine signals become usable production data — explained briefly and clearly using MDC as an example.
One MDC System for All Your Machines
Whether CNC machines, injection molding machines, presses or special-purpose machines: MDC connects mixed machine fleets across manufacturers. For example:
Results Our Customers Achieve with MDC
“We now receive exactly the data we need directly from the machines.”
Andreas Mussak
Head of Design & Development, Schweiger Fulpmes GmbH
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Reduction in sources of disruption through digital MDC/PDC and real-time analysis
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Four Steps to Running Machine Data Collection
Modular and practical — implemented quickly without disrupting your ongoing production.Many customers see visible results after just a few weeks.
1
Analysis & Target Concept
KostFree initial consultation: we look at your machine fleet, your processes and your most important KPIs.
2
Pilot on Selected Machines
Plug-and-play connection of selected machines — so you can see the benefits live in your own production environment.
3
Step-by-Step Rollout
Expansion to additional machines and production lines, plus integration into ERP/MES at your own pace.
4
Training & Operation
Your team learns to use the system confidently; our support team remains by your side.
Funding may be available: Depending on the German federal state and company size, digitalization projects such as MDC may qualify for funding programs, for example BAFA consulting support or regional digitalization grants. We will review together which programs may currently be relevant for you.
Let’s Make Your Machines Talk.
Michael Möller
CEO
In a non-binding consultation, we analyze your production environment together and show you what Machine Data Collection could look like in your company.
More flexibility and productivity for your business
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Would you like more transparency, less reactive power and predictable processes?
Then now is the right time to digitally expand your production. Arrange a non-binding consultation with our experts now.
Michael Möller
ceo
With deep technical expertise, he has been the specialist expert in the MES industry for many years. His extensive industry knowledge guarantees tailored solutions. For him, 'impossible' is not an option.
Michael Möller
Managing Director
With deep technical expertise, he has been the specialist expert in the MES industry for many years. His extensive industry knowledge guarantees tailored solutions. For him, 'impossible' is not an option.
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Dietmar Raab
Sales/Consulting
David Schmidt
Sales/Consulting
More flexibility and productivity for your business
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Wo findet Maschinendaten-erfassung Anwendung?
Applications of MDC in Industry
MDC systems are used across a wide range of industries to transparently collect production data and optimize production planning.
Automotive supplier
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Food
Print and Packaging
Woodworking
Plastics industry
Tool and mechanical engineering
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Medical technology
Automobil-zulieferer
Steinver-arbeitung
Food
Print und Packaging
Holzver-arbeitung
Kunststoff-industrie
Werkzeug- & Maschinenbau
Medizin-technik
FAQs – Machine Data Collection (MDC) for SMEs
MDE offers tangible benefits, especially for medium-sized businesses:
• Real-time transparency: Know exactly what is happening on the shop floor at all times
• Reduced downtime: Early warning systems detect issues before they become costly
• Precise analysis: Production metrics such as OEE, scrap rates, or cycle times at the touch of a button
• Lower costs: Higher machine utilization, improved planning, and less wasted effort
• Reduced workload for your staff: No more manual data entry required
Machine Data Collection (MDC) refers to the automated gathering and processing of machine data—such as run times, production counts, downtime, or process values—directly from the production floor. This data is captured, analyzed, and made available in real time. The goal is to provide transparency into production processes, identify opportunities for optimization, and enable data-driven decision-making.
Yes! Even existing equipment without digital interfaces can be integrated without any issues—for example, through retrofittable sensors or external data acquisition devices. Whether it’s a CNC machine, injection molding machine, stamping unit, press, or custom machinery: modern machine data collection (MDC) systems are designed to efficiently connect mixed machine fleets.
gbo‑Datacomp MDE supports a wide range of industrial standards:
• OPC UA / DA• MQTT
• Web APIs
• MTConnect
• Potential-free contacts / sensors
• CSV/TXT imports
Connecting machines from well-known manufacturers is also supported
Die Einführung erfolgt modular und praxisnah – abgestimmt auf Ihre Produktionsumgebung:
• Schnelle Umsetzung durch Plug-&-Play-Schnittstellen
• Schrittweise Einführung möglich (Pilot, Roll-out)
• Individuelle Schulung & Support durch erfahrene Projektteams
Viele unserer Kunden erzielen bereits nach wenigen Wochen sichtbare Ergebnisse.
Absolutely. Small and medium-sized enterprises in particular benefit enormously from machine data collection (MDC):
• Improved calculation foundations
• Greater planning accuracy
• Rapid overview of order and resource status
Investing in MDC pays off not just for large-scale production, but wherever efficiency counts.
Yes. Our solution is part of a modular MES suite (gboMES) and can be seamlessly integrated with existing systems such as ERP, shop floor data collection, quality management, or material flow control. We offer open interfaces and customized integration concepts to optimally connect your system landscape.
The costs for MDE implementation depend on the number of machines, the complexity of the integration, and the desired range of functions. Our modular licensing model offers flexible entry-level packages—perfectly tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises. We would be happy to provide you with a non-binding quote.
Yes. MDE falls under the category of "production digitalization" and is therefore eligible for many funding programs, such as:
• go-digital (BMWK)
• Digital Jetzt
• BAFA investment grants
We are happy to help you select suitable funding programs and can also assist you with the application process if you wish.
Data security is our top priority. Our solutions offer:
• Role-based user and permissions management
• Full control over your production data at all times
Was versteht man eigentlich unter Maschinen-datenerfassung?
What exactly is Machine Data Collection?
Übersicht der Elemente von gboMES
Machine Data Collection (MDC) stands for a continuous, bidirectional flow of information between machines, equipment and your MES system. This ensures that everyone involved always has access to up-to-date information — from machine operators and production management to senior management.
A key factor in a powerful MDC system is flexible technical connectivity, for example via OPC UA/DA, MTConnect, web interfaces, potential-free contacts and other integration options. This makes it possible to automatically collect, visualize and monitor key data such as production quantities, faults, alarms, quality data and process values — in real time and across defined evaluation periods.
Any more questions?