The Device Integration Platform is an application layer located between the two most essential levels of a manufacturing company’s IT structure: the Production Level and the Operational Management Level.
Production Level: This level encompasses machines, control systems, sensors, and other devices and systems directly related to the manufacturing process. Here, process control happens in real time.
Operational Management Level: IT tools such as MES, APS, and ERP operate at this level. These tools are used for historical analysis and manufacturing process planning in all its dimensions, with a particular focus on performance, efficiency, and quality. DIP serves as a bridge between the world of software with OT applications and the realm of IT. It supports digital transformation by delivering reliable data, which forms the foundation for the effective functioning of analysis and production planning systems. This data is also crucial for making key decisions related to the enterprise’s operations.
The most essential tasks of DIP include:
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Michał Zieliński is a graduate in Automatic Control and Robotics, as well as a postgraduate Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Gdansk University of Technology. He is a partner at ImFactory, where he works as a Project Manager and Head of the Digital Consulting Department. At ImFactory, he is involved in shaping a vision for the advancement of IT systems in manufacturing environments, evaluating the digital maturity of enterprises, and planning their Digital Transformation journey. His projects encompass a wide range of activities, from overseeing surveillance and monitoring installations to implementing comprehensive integrated manufacturing management systems.
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