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Module 02

Industrial AI Assistant

Slimme Fabriek
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OP
Hoe reset ik de E-Stop op Lijn 4?
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A smart search engine that works on your own manuals, procedures, and documents. No machine integration needed — ready to deploy immediately.

Implementation

2-4 weeks

ROI

< 6 months

Support

24/7

How it works

From problem to solution

See how this module tackles your daily challenges and delivers measurable results.

Current situation

Knowledge is unfindable

Information is in thick PDFs, Word documents, or Excel sheets on a network drive. Nobody reads them, and expert knowledge is not accessible.

Consequences

  • Longer downtime due to searching for information
  • Dependency on specific people with knowledge
  • Inconsistent methods between shifts

With Slimme Fabriek

Slimme Fabriek Assistant

Upload your files (PDF, Docx). Our AI indexes everything. Operators can simply ask questions: 'How do I reset pump 3?' or 'What is the torque for bolt B?'. The AI answers instantly with source citation. Works entirely on your own documentation — no machine integration required.

Result

  • Direct access to relevant information
  • Knowledge secured and always available
  • Uniform working method for all employees

Business Value

This module is designed to make a direct impact on the shop floor. We focus on measurable results that increase OEE and reduce workload.

Efficiency+15-25%
Error reduction-40%
Training time-50%

No more time lost searching in folders.

Detailed process assurance ensures constant quality across all shifts.

Expert knowledge becomes digitally available to everyone.

Detailed process assurance ensures constant quality across all shifts.

Answers are always based on your own validated documents.

Detailed process assurance ensures constant quality across all shifts.

Supports questions in multiple languages.

Detailed process assurance ensures constant quality across all shifts.

Architecture

Technical basis

Built on a modern stack for maximum reliability and speed on the factory floor.

Edge-First Design

Local processing of critical data ensures minimal latency and maximum uptime.

Secure by Default

End-to-end encryption (AES-256) and strict RBAC permissions protect your data.

Seamless Integration

Native support for OPC-UA, MQTT, and Modbus for existing PLCs.

Applicable for

New employees who still need to find their way.

Operators who need to quickly look up specifications.

Service technicians standing at unfamiliar machines.

Technical capabilities

RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) on own sourcesNo hallucinations: answers only from your dataMultilingual (ask in EN, answer from DE manual)Runs in Cloud or fully Local (Edge)

Industries

Sector-specific application

Discrete Manufacturing

Automotive, metal, assembly. Reduce downtime and accelerate problem-solving on complex production lines.

Food & Beverage

Strict hygiene requirements, batch traceability, HACCP compliance. Digital work instructions that are always up-to-date.

Pharma & Life Sciences

GMP compliance, electronic batch records, complete audit trail for validation.

Logistics & Warehousing

WMS integration, pick instructions, operator training for new processes and systems.

Choose one module as a starting point and scale from there.

In a short session, we determine together which module has the most impact for your factory. Based on that, we create a concrete pilot proposal.