Xcode 11 is a fundamental developing tool that includes everything needed to create amazing apps for all Apple platforms. It consists of the latest SDKs for macOS 10.15, iOS 13, iPadOS 13, watchOS 6, and tvOS 13. Xcode 11 includes SwiftUI, a framework that provides views, controls, and layout structures for declaring an app’s UI.

Learn more about Swift Programming Language

SwiftUI is the latest way to declare user interfaces for an iOS platform and create amazing and dynamic apps faster than ever before. Swift eliminates common programming errors by adopting modern programming patterns. SwiftUI eliminates entire classes of unsafe code and adds great new features to make sharing code across Apple’s platforms even easier.

Variables are always initialized before use.
Arrays and integers are checked for overflow
Memory is automatically managed.
Ability to exclusively access memory guards against many programming mistakes.

“Swift has been years in the making, and it continues to evolve with new features and capabilities”. At Apple WWDC20 it was mentioned that their goals for Swift are ambitious and that they are eager to see what developers create with it.

SwiftUI introduced developers to a modern UI framework that can help build sophisticated and agile app UIs. Bringing together the global Apple developer community of more than 23 million in a phenomenal and virtual way, Apple announced a plethora of latest enhancements in the swift programming language.

Latest Enhancements in SwiftUI

1. Redesigned widgets

With redesigned widgets on the Home Screen pages, users can experience the developer’s widget every time they look at their device. With new extensions to the SwiftUI API, developers can use the same code to build a widget for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS simultaneously. SwiftUI can be used to create custom complications for WatchOS.

2. Easy Sharing

Swift Package Manager enables easy sharing of Asset Catalog bundles and localizations. .matchedGeometryEffect to provide fluid animations inside of a grid of UI elements. Custom fonts shall automatically scale with dynamic type changes.

3. Extended Use Cases

New open-source packages have been introduced for Numerics, ArgumentParser, and System making Swift a great language for more use cases. It will be able to support basic math functions as well as complex numbers.

4. App-structure APIs

SwiftUI now contains app-structure APIs for all Apple platforms, e.g. @main, @SceneBuilder, Settings etc and WindowGroup to manage windows platform independently.

5. Extended SwiftUI Capabilities

Now developers can write an entire app in SwiftUI using the life cycle API and share it across all Apple platforms. struct BookClubApp: App

6. Simplified App Upgrade

Developers already working with swift can now easily add features to their existing code. Lazy API (Lazy[V|H]Stack) can be used to reduce memory footprint and offer smooth navigation for enormous amounts of data.

Smart Manufacturing Dashboards: A Real-Time Guide for Data-Driven Ops

By : Divyanjali Gupta

Published on Jul 31, 2025

Data Science Manufacturing Analytics Smart Manufacturing

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.

(Learn More: Powering the Future of Metal Manufacturing with Data Engineering)

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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