Prolink UK is the world-leader in shopfloor data management, providing scalable, intuitive and integrated software solutions that empower manufacturers with real-time data monitoring, automated reporting and unrivalled integration.
Prolink UK is a part of the digital transformation taking place in the manufacturing industry. It empowers manufacturers to automate processes and optimise operations to improve communication and collaboration, leading to more efficient and effective supply chains. Prolink is the world’s most comprehensive manufacturing software solution, connecting to over 350 different CMM’s and metrology gauges. Prolink manages real-time data, allowing manufacturers to integrate, automate and connect their shopfloor data across one or multiple sites.
What is Industry 4.0?
Industry 4.0, also referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), represents the next transformative phase in the digitisation of the manufacturing sector. It is characterised by the convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT), enabling seamless communication and collaboration between physical machines and digital systems. This convergence, coupled with advancements in data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML), empowers manufacturers to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency, productivity, and customisation.
Prolink & Industry 4.0
The successful integration of industry 4.0 is contingent upon four key aspects: integration, automation, connection and compliance. Prolink’s comprehensive suite of software solutions addresses each of these pillars, positioning the company as a leading proponent of the industry 4.0 movement.
Integration
The industry 4.0 manufacturing revolution is largely based on the collaboration of physical machines and digital systems. Prolink software solutions seamlessly integrate with shopfloor equipment to collect data from a range of technologies, including over 350 types of CMMs, electronic gaging, PLCs, ballooning and database providers, and Pilot software. Prolink’s customisable reporting and dashboard capabilities provide an all-in-one solution that can be scaled to meet the needs of any manufacturing environment, from small manufacturers to larger organisations with multiple sites.
Automation
Prolink software helps companies transition to industry 4.0 by automating data collection from physical machines using digital technologies. Prolink software automates data collection from shopfloor machines, sensors, and human operators, storing it in a centralised database for analysis and generating customisable dashboards and reports to quickly identify any trends and patterns within production. This eliminates manual data input inefficiencies, streamlines operations, improves data accuracy and reliability, as well as providing vital insights for better productivity and quality decisions.
Connection
Prolink is an industry 4.0 software solution that connects suppliers, operations, customers, and products, bringing together all of the shopfloor data into a singular centralised system that stores the data and generates reports and customised dashboards. Prolink software collects data from a variety of sources, including sensors, machines, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, triggering alerts and notifications when certain conditions are not met to highlight it to the operator immediately. Prolink offers a fully integrated suite of software solutions to create seamless data collection and reporting systems across any organisation.
Compliance
Prolink is a leader of industry 4.0, providing a suite of software solutions that help manufacturers to ensure their products comply with industry standards. Prolink software solutions automatically generate a range of reports, including first article inspection reports (FAIRs), initial sample inspection reports (ISIRs), production part approval process (PPAP) documents and quality control reports to ensure products comply with industry standards, such as ISO 17025, ISO 9000, 21 CFR, and AS9100. By automating these processes, Prolink helps manufacturers save time and money, improve their efficiency whilst ensuring the quality of their products and entering them into industry 4.0.