Technologies evolution is impacting our life every day in ways never seen before. Most of the change is for good. Cloud, Big data, Analytics, AI and IOT(Internet of Things) are all very hot technology spaces. IOT has truly caught the attention. It not only solves your problems in real time, but also maintains a crucial connection with the other technology spaces.
Connected devices is not a very new thing as it has been happening in industrial settings for a while. A large number of varied devices are connected to make world-class production systems. However, the use of the smaller devices connected over the internet is definitely a breakaway idea.
The market size of IoT is expanding rapidly; the industry is expected to grow up to USD 883.55 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 32.4% between 2016 and 2022. Nearly 10% of this would be coming from home automation.
Home automation systems leverage this technology to create user experiences not thought of before. Companies like Apple and Nest have created compelling connected home kits which can work with market devices as well. It is a different question about how many such devices are available.
While you may easily find large appliances which are compatible with solutions like Apple Homekit and Nest individually or in some cases interchangeably allowing you to control them. The smaller devices like light bulbs, clocks, knobs, switches are not available in great variety.
Home automation systems like for light bulbs Philips Hue (TM) is compatible with Apple Home Kit, LIFX works with Nest or with its own App downloadable from various App stores. This does not allow customers to have a choice. Similarly, devices like smart clocks are not yet integrated with these systems. Kitchens may not be complete without having your gas knobs being turned smarter to turn off when they sense a danger or notice you have left the home.
IT industry while focusing on the IOT is not focusing on helping create such products that may help provide consumers more choice for the home automation . MantraLabs is taking a different view and concentrating on creating smaller connected devices providing greater value to the home automation use cases.
So what are you waiting for, make your smart home even more smarter with these smart home technologies.
Smart Manufacturing starts with real-time visibility.
Manufacturing companies today generate data by the second through sensors, machines, ERP systems, and MES platforms. But without real-time insights, even the most advanced production lines are essentially flying blind.
Manufacturers are implementing real-time dashboards that serve as control towers for their daily operations, enabling them to shift from reactive to proactive decision-making. These tools are essential to the evolution of Smart Manufacturing, where connected systems, automation, and intelligent analytics come together to drive measurable impact.
Data is available, but what’s missing is timely action.
For many plant leaders and COOs, one challenge persists: operational data is dispersed throughout systems, delayed, or hidden in spreadsheets. And this delay turns into a liability.
Real-time dashboards help uncover critical answers:
What caused downtime during last night’s shift?
Was there a delay in maintenance response?
Did a specific inventory threshold trigger a quality issue?
By converting raw inputs into real-time manufacturing analytics, dashboards make operational intelligence accessible to operators, supervisors, and leadership alike, enabling teams to anticipate problems rather than react to them.
1. Why Static Reports Fall Short
Reports often arrive late—after downtime, delays, or defects have occurred.
Disconnected data across ERP, MES, and sensors limits cross-functional insights.
Static formats lack embedded logic for proactive decision support.
2. What Real-Time Dashboards Enable
Line performance and downtime trends Track OEE in real time and identify underperforming lines.
Predictive maintenance alerts Utilize historical and sensor data to identify potential part failures in advance.
Inventory heat maps & reorder thresholds Anticipate stockouts or overstocks based on dynamic reorder points.
Quality metrics linked to operator actions Isolate shifts or procedures correlated with spikes in defects or rework.
These insights allow production teams to drive day-to-day operations in line with Smart Manufacturing principles.
3. Dashboards That Drive Action
Role-based dashboards Dashboards can be configured for machine operators, shift supervisors, and plant managers, each with a tailored view of KPIs.
Embedded alerts and nudges Real-time prompts, like “Line 4 below efficiency threshold for 15+ minutes,” reduce response times and minimize disruptions.
Cross-functional drill-downs Teams can identify root causes more quickly because users can move from plant-wide overviews to detailed machine-level data in seconds.
4. What Powers These Dashboards
Data lakehouse integration Unified access to ERP, MES, IoT sensor, and QA systems—ensuring reliable and timely manufacturing analytics.
ETL pipelines Real-time data ingestion from high-frequency sources with minimal latency.
Visualization tools Custom builds using Power BI, or customized solutions designed for frontline usability and operational impact.
Smart Manufacturing in Action: Reducing Market Response Time from 48 Hours to 30 Minutes
Mantra Labs partnered with a North American die-casting manufacturer to unify its operational data into a real-time dashboard. Fragmented data, manual reporting, delayed pricing decisions, and inconsistent data quality hindered operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.
Tech Enablement:
Centralized Data Hub with real-time access to critical business insights.
Automated report generation with data ingestion and processing.
Accurate price modeling with real-time visibility into metal price trends, cost impacts, and customer-specific pricing scenarios.
Proactive market analysis with intuitive Power BI dashboards and reports.
Business Outcomes:
Faster response to machine alerts
Quality incidents traced to specific operator workflows
4X faster access to insights led to improved inventory optimization.
As this case shows, real-time dashboards are not just operational tools—they’re strategic enablers.
Key Takeaways: Smart Manufacturing Dashboards at a Glance
Aspect
What You Should Know
1. Why Static Reports Fall Short
Delayed insights after issues occur Disconnected systems (ERP, MES, sensors) No real-time alerts or embedded decision logic
2. What Real-Time Dashboards Enable
Track OEE and downtime in real-time Predictive maintenance using sensor data Dynamic inventory heat maps Quality linked to operators
3. Dashboards That Drive Action
Role-based views (operator to CEO) Embedded alerts like “Line 4 down for 15+ mins” Drilldowns from plant-level to machine-level
4. What Powers These Dashboards
Unified Data Lakehouse (ERP + IoT + MES) Real-time ETL pipelines Power BI or custom dashboards built for frontline usability
Conclusion
Smart Manufacturing dashboards aren’t just analytics tools—they’re productivity engines. Dashboards that deliver real-time insight empower frontline teams to make faster, better decisions—whether it’s adjusting production schedules, triggering preventive maintenance, or responding to inventory fluctuations.
Explore how Mantra Labs can help you unlock operations intelligence that’s actually usable.
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