MDC – Real-Time Data for Your Production

MDC offers tangible advantages, especially for medium-sized companies:
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• Real-time transparency: Know what is happening on the shop floor at all times
• Fewer downtimes: Early warning systems detect malfunctions before they become costly
• Accurate evaluations: production key figures such as OEE, scrap rate or cycle times at the touch of a button
• Reduce costs: higher machine utilisation, better planning and less reactive power
• Reduce the workload on your employees: no more manual data entry necessary

Machine data collection (MDC) refers to the automated collection and processing of machine data — such as running times, quantities, downtimes or process values — directly from production. This data is collected, analyzed and made available in real time. The aim is to make production processes transparent, to make optimization potential visible and to be able to make decisions based on reliable data.

Yes! Even existing systems without digital interfaces can be easily integrated – for example, through retrofittable sensors or external recording devices. Whether CNC, injection moulding machine, punching machine, presses or special machines: modern MDC systems are designed to efficiently connect mixed machine parks.

gbo‑Datacomp MDC supports a wide range of industrial standards:
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• OPC UA/DA• MQTT
• Web APIs
• MTConnect
• Potential-free contacts/sensors
• CSV/TXT imports
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Machines from well-known manufacturers can also be connected.

The introduction is modular and practical – tailored to your production environment:
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• Fast implementation thanks to plug-and-play interfaces
• Step-by-step introduction possible (pilot, roll-out)
• Individual training and support from experienced project teams

Many of our customers achieve visible results after just a few weeks.

Absolutely. Small and medium-sized companies in particular benefit enormously from MDC:
• Improving calculation bases
• Higher planning accuracy
• Quick overview of order and resource status

Investing in MDC is not only worthwhile for large series — but wherever efficiency counts.

Yes Our solution is part of a modular MES suite (gboMES) and can be seamlessly combined with existing systems such as ERP, ODC, QM or PCC. We offer open interfaces and individual integration concepts to optimally network your system landscape.

The costs for MDC implementation depend on the number of machines, the complexity of the connection and the desired range of functions. Our modular licensing model enables flexible entry-level packages — perfectly tailored to SMEs. We would be happy to provide you with a non-binding offer.

Yes MDC falls under the category of “digitization of production” — and therefore under many funding programs such as:
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• go-digital (BMWK)
• Digital Now
• BAFA investment grants

We will be happy to help you select suitable funding and, if you wish, will also assist you with the application process.

Data security is a top priority. Our solutions offer:

• Role-based user and rights management
• You always have full control over your production data