Octave OnSite Production Fabrication Management Software
A comprehensive MES solution that connects teams, workflows, and production data to improve efficiency and reduce complexity in fabrication shops.
Key Features Of Octave OnSite Production
Explore the technological tools that automate the process from digital design to shop floor execution and delivery.
Production Planning and Scheduling Feature
Flexible scheduling tools that plan progress in both directions to match real workshop conditions.
- Smart backward and forward scheduling functionality
- Planning based on production routing and established estimates
- Just-in-time production scheduling supported throughout the complete process, including assembly and sub-assembly stages
- Part fabrication scheduling used as the basis for coordination
- The work queue management application allows production managers to schedule work based on priority and deadlines
- Urgent jobs can be moved forward and workloads balanced across machines
Nesting and Remnant Management Feature
Powerful nesting tools that maximize material usage and reduce scrap generated during cutting.
- Powerful nesting tools supporting manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic nesting
- Remnant management handled tightly within the same workflow
- Several plates and remnants can be managed within the same nesting area to use material more efficiently
- Integrates inventory, actual usage and remnant management into a single data flow
- Optimized for plates, profiles, coils and pipes
NC Code Generation Feature
Automatic generation of machine control programs right after work queues are set.
- NC code generation directly for cutting machines from geometry and technology information
- NC programs are available directly at the cutting workshops once work queues are set
- Orders always attach all relevant information such as CAD geometries, drawings, files or even photos
- Defective parts can be rejected and automatically returned for re-nesting and recutting
- Time and material usage are captured and allocated to parts or orders
Real-time Shop Floor Feedback Feature
Data captured directly from machines and workstations so progress is visible at any point.
- Real-time feedback from floor machines and workstations
- The mobile bar code tool helps shop floor workers pull up work information and report production activities on the spot
- Production events such as pauses, rejections and completed works can be monitored in real time
- Production status is visualized against plan using data from the planning assembly hierarchy
- Machine breaks and their duration can be used to calculate average throughput times or machine utilization ratios
Change Management Feature
All changes to the production process are controlled consistently through a data-centric approach.
- Change management is consistent and automatic throughout the production process
- A data-centric approach keeps every modification synchronized across the system
- Intelligent integration with engineering and design solutions
- Built on Industry 4.0 concepts
Efficient Load Balancing Feature
Balanced allocation of material and machines to prevent overload and keep production flowing.
- Load balancing for material and resources based on production routing and established estimates
- Backward and forward planning is supported to match different production scenarios
- Work queues are distributed across multiple cutting machines within the same shop
- The production manager always sees the current situation with machine breaks and production events
Material and Production Traceability Feature
Full tracking of material, logistics and products throughout the production lifecycle.
- Full traceability of materials, logistics and production
- Charge numbers flow from material to parts and remnants, allowing full traceability and easy data export
- Data is always real-time and can be exported easily to other systems
- Supports the calculation of average throughput times and machine utilization ratios
Label and Production Reporting Feature
Generate detailed part labels and production reports in a few clicks to support accurate picking and packing.
- Stickers can be printed for all parts in a nesting with a few clicks
- Labels can include order, part and drawing numbers, material information, barcodes and information about coming work phases
- The geometry of a part can be added to the label to ease the picking and packing of the correct parts
- Production reports support inspection and future planning
System Integration Interfaces Feature
Direct connection with financial and storage management systems through a standard database.
- OnSite Production MES is based on a Structured Query Language database, making it easy to integrate with financial and storage management systems of prefabrication shops
- Data is always real-time and there is no need for manual input from system to system
- Part geometries can be imported from CAD applications or created directly within the platform
- The system automatically checks inputs and flags errors early, helping teams resolve issues before production begins
- Technology information such as cutting order, starting points, quality classes, piercings and beveling can be added directly to the drawing
Core Values For Manufacturing Enterprises
Practical economic and operational benefits that the solution brings to managers and shop floor engineers.
Real-time Production Control
The system takes a bottom-up approach, providing real-time visibility into production status and resource load balancing.
- Tracks the progress of every order and part from creation to completion.
- Instantly detects and handles production events such as pauses, rejections, or completions.
- Helps managers always grasp the current situation of the shop, including machine downtime.
Full Traceability
Ensures full traceability of materials, logistics, and the production process through charge numbers.
- Charge numbers flow from material to parts and remnants.
- Every part is linked to its original order, drawing, and material information.
- Supports printing barcode labels containing full information for easy sorting and packing.
Waste & Error Reduction
Automating input checks and optimizing materials helps minimize scrap and rework costs.
- The system automatically checks inputs and flags errors early before production begins.
- Defective parts can be rejected and automatically returned for re-nesting and recutting.
- Accurately captures time and material usage to support tracking and future planning.
Applied Industries
The solution is specifically designed for various mechanical fabrication and heavy manufacturing sectors.
Shipbuilding & Offshore
Serves shipyards and fabricators of offshore structures requiring high precision and large scale.
- Supports plate cutting, profile cutting, and panel welding.
- Manages modular assembly and complex sub assembly clusters.
- Optimizes the use of steel and welding materials in harsh environments.
Pipe Fabricators & Mechanical Engineering
Provides powerful tools to support pipe fabrication shops and precision mechanical engineering companies.
- Represents a single solution for the complete pipe fabrication process.
- Focuses on material optimization and pipe fabrication scheduling.
- Supports cutting, bending, and welding processes with high precision.
Steel Service Centers
Brings a bottom-up approach to control the full process from quotation calculation through final invoicing.
- Comprehensively manages the steel service center process.
- Integrates quotation calculation, inventory management, and invoicing.
- Optimizes steel cutting and distribution for industrial clients.
Frequently Asked Questions About Octave OnSite Production
Explanation of the brand transition and system consistency.
- – Octave OnSite Production is the updated, rebranded evolution of Intergraph Smart Production powered by NESTIX.
- – Core functionality and performance remain consistent and reliable.
- – This change allows Octave to focus on delivering a unified product experience and future ready innovation.
Overview of the production process the system can control.
- – It is a fabrication management solution built on Industry 4.0 principles.
- – Controls the complete process from digital design, work preparation, part nesting, NC code generation, shop floor execution to delivery.
- – Provides real-time visibility, load balancing, and Just In Time scheduling.
Specialized configurations tailored to specific business needs.
- – OnSite Production Enterprise for yards managing plate, profile, pipe, and panel welding workshops.
- – OnSite Production Pipe for pipe fabricators focused on material and schedule optimization.
- – OnSite Production SSC covers the full steel service center process from quotation to invoicing.
- – OnSite Production MES manages working queues across multiple cutting machines.
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