Seabrook Technology Glossary

Explore key terms and concepts that power Seabrook Technology. This glossary is designed to help you navigate industry-specific terminology, ensuring clarity and insight into our technology solutions.

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AI-Enabled Operational Dashboards

AI-Enabled Operational Dashboards offer real-time insights powered by AI, aiding decision-making in manufacturing by providing actionable data and performance metrics.

Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)

Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) optimizes production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for efficient manufacturing and timely order fulfillment.

Asset Monitoring

Asset Monitoring in manufacturing involves real-time tracking and management of equipment and machinery to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.

Augmented Reality (AR)

Augmented Reality (AR) in manufacturing provides interactive 3D visualization for training, maintenance, and quality control, enhancing accuracy and reducing errors.

Bill of Materials (BOM)

A Bill of Materials (BOM) details the components, parts, and materials required for product manufacturing, essential for planning and inventory control.

Cloud-Based IoT Operating System

A Cloud-Based IoT Operating System connects and manages IoT devices across manufacturing, offering centralized control and scalability for data-driven processes.

Collaborative Robots (Cobots)

Collaborative Robots (Cobots) work alongside human operators in manufacturing, improving productivity and safety with automation-assisted tasks.

Connected Factory Software

Connected Factory Software integrates manufacturing equipment and processes, enabling seamless communication and data sharing for optimized production.

Connected Maintenance

Connected Maintenance uses IoT and real-time data to monitor equipment health, enabling predictive maintenance and reducing downtime in manufacturing.

Connected Manufacturing

Connected Manufacturing integrates digital and physical assets, facilitating real-time data exchange and coordination for smarter, more efficient production.

Connected Products

Connected Products feature built-in sensors and IoT technology, allowing manufacturers to monitor usage, collect data, and improve product lifecycles.

Connected Worker Solutions

Connected Worker Solutions use wearable and digital technologies to monitor worker health, improve safety, and streamline manufacturing workflows.

Critical Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

A Critical Manufacturing Execution System (MES) monitors and manages manufacturing processes, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency.

Digital Enterprise

Digital Enterprise integrates advanced technologies across business processes, enabling digital transformation and improving agility in manufacturing.

Edge Computing in Manufacturing

Edge Computing in manufacturing processes data locally, reducing latency and improving real-time decision-making for critical operations.

Energy Management

Energy Management in manufacturing monitors and optimizes energy use to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and support sustainability goals.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems integrate core business processes, from supply chain to finance, enabling efficient resource management in manufacturing.

Factory Automation

Factory Automation uses robotics, sensors, and control systems to automate repetitive tasks, enhancing productivity and precision in manufacturing.

Human Health and Safety in Manufacturing

Human Health and Safety in manufacturing ensure worker protection through standards, technology, and processes that minimize risks and prevent accidents.

Industrial Analytics

Industrial Analytics uses data analysis to optimize manufacturing processes, enabling data-driven decisions for efficiency and quality improvements.

Industrial Communication Networks

Industrial Communication Networks connect devices and systems in manufacturing, enabling seamless data exchange and process automation.

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) connects devices, sensors, and machines in manufacturing, enabling data collection and process optimization.

Industrial IoT Platform

An Industrial IoT Platform collects, manages, and analyzes data from connected devices in manufacturing, supporting real-time insights and process optimization.

Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 represents the fourth industrial revolution, integrating digital technologies like IoT, AI, and automation into manufacturing for optimized production.

Insights Hub

Insights Hub is a centralized data platform for manufacturing, aggregating data from IoT devices to provide real-time insights and support decision-making.

Internet of Things (IoT)

The Internet of Things (IoT) in manufacturing connects devices and machines, allowing real-time data collection and automation for smarter operations.

Low-Code Application Development

Low-Code Application Development enables manufacturers to create custom applications quickly with minimal coding, supporting process optimization and agility.

Lights-Out Factory

A Lights-Out Factory operates fully autonomously without human intervention, relying on automation and robotics to achieve 24/7 production.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are metrics that track performance in manufacturing, helping measure efficiency, quality, and productivity.

Manufacturing Execution System

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is a software application that provides traceability for all manufacturing operations and monitors the manufacturing process from start to finish.

Manufacturing Data Management

Manufacturing Data Management organizes, stores, and analyzes production data, enabling better decision-making and improved process control.

Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM)

Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) optimizes production processes, improving efficiency, quality, and compliance in manufacturing environments.

Manufacturing Performance Enhancement

Manufacturing Performance Enhancement focuses on strategies and tools to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity in production processes.

Operational Efficiency

Operational Efficiency in manufacturing optimizes resources and processes to maximize productivity and reduce costs, improving profitability and sustainability.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) measures the efficiency and productivity of manufacturing equipment, identifying areas for improvement.

Predictive Maintenance

Predictive Maintenance uses data analysis to predict equipment failures before they occur, minimizing downtime and maintenance costs in manufacturing.

Prescriptive Maintenance

Prescriptive Maintenance recommends specific maintenance actions based on data analysis, helping manufacturers prevent failures and optimize performance.

Product Data Management (PDM)

Product Data Management (PDM) organizes and controls product-related information, supporting design, manufacturing, and compliance in manufacturing.

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) oversees the entire lifecycle of a product, from design to disposal, enhancing collaboration and product innovation.

Production Efficiency

Production Efficiency measures how effectively resources are used in manufacturing, aiming to maximize output while minimizing waste and costs.

Production Optimization

Production Optimization involves refining manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality in manufacturing.

Quality Management System (QMS)

A Quality Management System (QMS) standardizes procedures in manufacturing to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. URL

Real-Time Data Analysis

Real-Time Data Analysis processes manufacturing data instantly, allowing for quick decisions and optimizing production efficiency and quality.

Robotics in Manufacturing

Robotics in manufacturing automates repetitive tasks, improving precision, productivity, and safety in production environments.

Shop Floor Control (SFC)

Shop Floor Control (SFC) manages and monitors production on the factory floor, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and quality in manufacturing.

Siemens Xcelerator

Siemens Xcelerator is an open digital business platform designed to accelerate digital transformation in manufacturing, integrating data and processes seamlessly.

Smart Factory

A Smart Factory leverages IoT, AI, and automation to create a fully connected and adaptive manufacturing environment, optimizing efficiency and quality.

Sustainability in Manufacturing

Sustainability in Manufacturing focuses on reducing environmental impact, optimizing resources, and supporting eco-friendly practices in production.

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) maximizes equipment efficiency by involving all employees in proactive maintenance, reducing downtime and costs.

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a visual tool used in manufacturing to analyze and optimize workflows, identifying waste and improving efficiency.

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Equipped with an MES system,
users can:

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is a software application that provides traceability for all manufacturing operations and monitors the manufacturing process from start to finish
• Drive Efficiency and Productivity in Manufacturing
• Release product faster
• Eliminate Human Error Remove the need for second person verification
• Reduce cost
• Increase product quality using workflows
• Capture and maintain digital records
• Monitor equipment and inventory
• Verify the Correct Usage of Materials and Equipment
• Oversee processes and quality testing with accuracy
• Maintain regulatory compliance requirements
Various industries, including the life science, semiconductor, electronics, automotive and food and beverage industries rely on MES solutions to optimize production. For highly regulated industries like Medical Devices & Diagnostics and Pharma, MES systems are especially important because they allow life science manufacturing companies to manufacture therapies in accordance with steep regulatory burdens while minimizing downtime and resource waste.  As a result, devices and drugs are manufactured safely in the most efficient way, meaning patients can receive the products they need sooner.