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EMPLOYEES
18
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1 License
One license per display
Andon Board: Real-Time Monitoring for the Shop Floor
With an Andon board from Peakboard, you connect workstations, machines, and MES systems—and see workflow steps, faults, and machine status in real time on a display. Straight from MQTT, OPC UA, Siemens S7, or your MES, with no coding skills required.
- Up and running fast
- Low IT Effort
- 100% On-Premises
Over 300 industrial companies from the USA and DACH rely on Peakboard
When a line stops
– without Peakboard
No display shows what is happening at the stations—real visibility into production is missing.
Faults are not reported immediately—the response comes too late.
Progress and status are recorded manually after the shift—this takes time and is error-prone.
Do it better
with Peakboard
The Andon template shows all workstations in a real-time view – workflow steps, faults, and machine status at a glance, straight from your existing systems.
- All stations in view at once – single-piece flow, assembly line, or assembly: every station's status is instantly visible
- Immediate response to issues – faults and employee alerts appear in real time, before waste occurs
- Connects to MQTT, OPC UA, Siemens S7, and MES systems – box-to-box communication is also possible for distributed station networks
Connect over 100 data sources. No integration project needed.
Native SAP connector, OPC UA, MQTT, and dozens of other sources are available out-of-the-box. You just connect, instead of integrating – and the data appears directly at the shop floor.
- ERP, MES & Databases
- Machinery & Industrial Hardware
- Cloud & Office Services
CSV
Generic data sources
CSV
Generic data sources
Dropbox
File server
Dropbox
File server
Google Drive
File server
Google Drive
File server
MongoDB
Databases
MongoDB
Databases
MS Excel
Documents
MS Excel
Documents
MS Power BI
Business intelligence
MS Power BI
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MS SharePoint Lists
Documents
MS SharePoint Lists
Documents
MS SQL Server
Databases
MS SQL Server
Databases
MySQL
Databases
MySQL
Databases
ODBC
Databases
ODBC
Databases
OPC UA
Hardware, PLC, and IoT
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Oracle Database
Databases
Oracle Database
Databases
Rockwell Automation
Hardware, PLC, and IoT
Rockwell Automation
Hardware, PLC, and IoT
SAP S/4HANA
ERP and MES
SAP S/4HANA
ERP and MES
Siemens S7
Hardware, PLC, and IoT
Siemens S7
Hardware, PLC, and IoT
CSV
Generic data sources
CSV
Generic data sources
XML
Generic data sources
XML
Generic data sources
MS Excel
Documents
MS Excel
Documents
MySQL
Databases
MySQL
Databases
MS SharePoint Lists
Documents
MS SharePoint Lists
Documents
ODBC
Databases
ODBC
Databases
MS SQL Server
Databases
MS SQL Server
Databases
Oracle Database
Databases
Oracle Database
Databases
Dropbox
File server
Dropbox
File server
MongoDB
Databases
MongoDB
Databases
Google Drive
File server
Google Drive
File server
MS Power BI
Business intelligence
MS Power BI
Business intelligence
OPC UA
Hardware, PLC, and IoT
OPC UA
Hardware, PLC, and IoT
Siemens S7
Hardware, PLC, and IoT
Siemens S7
Hardware, PLC, and IoT
Rockwell Automation
Hardware, PLC, and IoT
Rockwell Automation
Hardware, PLC, and IoT
XML
Generic data sources
XML
Generic data sources
Siemens S7
Hardware, PLC, and IoT
Siemens S7
Hardware, PLC, and IoT
SAP S/4HANA
ERP and MES
SAP S/4HANA
ERP and MES
Rockwell Automation
Hardware, PLC, and IoT
Rockwell Automation
Hardware, PLC, and IoT
Oracle Database
Databases
Oracle Database
Databases
OPC UA
Hardware, PLC, and IoT
OPC UA
Hardware, PLC, and IoT
ODBC
Databases
ODBC
Databases
MySQL
Databases
MySQL
Databases
MS SQL Server
Databases
MS SQL Server
Databases
MS SharePoint Lists
Documents
MS SharePoint Lists
Documents
MS Power BI
Business intelligence
MS Power BI
Business intelligence
MS Excel
Documents
MS Excel
Documents
MongoDB
Databases
MongoDB
Databases
Google Drive
File server
Google Drive
File server
Dropbox
File server
Dropbox
File server
Customize your Andon board yourself and save IT resources.
A new station, a different alarm level, an extra data source – thanks to the low-code editor and Peakbot, business teams can customize the Andon board themselves, no coding skills required.
- Visual Drag & Drop Editor & AI Support
- Template 100% customizable
- Preview mode with your own live data
Run your Andon board securely and with full control over your data
Whether on the Peakboard Box or your own hardware – both run 100% on-premises, with no single point of failure and no cloud dependency.
Roll out to more stations. Without the price shock.
Device-based pricing instead of user-based licenses: one license per display, unlimited users per device. More employees on the same display cost nothing extra.
- Pay-per-device pricing model
- Unlimited users
- Unlimited applications
Displays on site
4 Displays
EMPLOYEES
240
Data sources
4 Licenses
One license per display
From free download to a live Andon board – in under 5 days.
Rolling out an Andon board shouldn't take a year. With Peakboard, you start right away – no appointment, no major IT project.
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With Peakboard, you build your Smart Factory step by step.
Worker assistance system
Step-by-step instructions and real-time information right at the workstation—for higher quality and fewer errors.
Digital shopfloor board
Shorter meetings, clearer outcomes—KPIs, tasks and responsibilities on one board, always current without a whiteboard.
Digital shift book
Shift handovers, notes, and events documented centrally—no more paper slips, available any time.
Single-station production
Capture assembly times, progress, and faults per workstation live—transparent and directly controllable.
OEE dashboard
Machine status, OEE, and cycle times for one line at a glance—spot bottlenecks instantly.
OEE for multiple lines
Machine status, OEE, and faults across several lines in one view—made instantly visible with Andon.
Shop floor analytics
Production line in real time on the display, deep analysis in Power BI—everything from a single data source.
Digital bulletin board
Change it once, everyone sees it instantly—shift schedules, notices and news managed centrally, without the paper chaos.
Series production analysis
Every production step backed by data—detect scrap early, improve OEE, continuously optimize processes.
Downtime tracking
Capture machine downtime in real time, analyze root causes, and cut outages for good.
Digital audits
Capture, analyze, and document inspections, checks, and compliance data—paper-free.
Digital Kanban board
Visualize tasks and priorities in real time—move cards and add new tasks directly.
Precise workforce planning
No bottlenecks
Package volume at a glance
Paperless manufacturing
No programming required
Works for employees without PCs
Self-service adjustments
Fewer system queries
Fast incident response
Cross-area transparency
Faster response times
Event-based via OPC UA
SAP & non-SAP in real time
Faster response times
Transparent logistics
Better robot utilization
Non-invasive retrofitting
More efficient scheduling
40% shorter processing time
Lower error rate
More efficient with RFID
Clear target vs. actual
Department implements independently
Visual assembly cycle time
Status per lab room
Key metrics at a glance
Information right on-site
Real-time planning
Machine status at a glance
All data sources integrated
SAP data visualized
Transparent workloads
More efficient scheduling
Real-time without IT effort
Faster error response
Standardized SAP connection
Implemented without support
Scrap data in real time
Automated data processing
Centrally managed via Hub
Aligned information across teams
Less coordination overhead
Orders visible to all
ERP data visualized
Real-time actual state
USD 20,000 saved per year
Dashboards built in-house
Productive on day one
Transparent order priority
SAP & Qlik integration
KPIs at a glance
Reaches more employees
Replaces email lists
On-time delivery at a glance
Better planning & logistics
Targeted root cause analysis
Order overview
No more manual effort
End-to-end digital
Repair status at a glance
Faster issue detection
All shopfloor data unified
Full order visibility
MES set up quickly
Real-time status
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Andon board with peakboard — the ideal solution
With Peakboard A flexible and individually adaptable Andon solution is available to you. Integration into existing machines and systems is easy, which ensures seamless integration into the manufacturing process.
What is a digital Andon board?
A digital Andon board is a real-time display on the shop floor that visualizes the status of workstations, machines, and ongoing orders. It originates from the Toyota Production System and is used to make faults instantly visible so teams can respond quickly. With Peakboard, a digital Andon board is built using a low-code editor in just a few days – no coding skills and no IT project required.
What data sources does a Peakboard Andon board support?
Peakboard connects directly to MQTT, OPC UA, Siemens S7, Beckhoff, Rockwell, Modbus, and MES systems such as FORCAM FORCE, MPDV HYDRA, camLine InFrame Synapse, and others. SAP (S/4HANA, ECC, EWM) is also connected via the certified connector. The template initially runs with Peakboard Variable Lists but can be extended to any of these standards – with no integration project.
What production environments can the Andon template be used in?
The template is designed for single-piece flow, assembly line production, and assembly. It shows multiple workstations simultaneously and is optimized for scenarios where individual workflow steps need tracking and faults need to be reported to the right place immediately. Communication between multiple Peakboard Boxes is also possible – one box can read variables from another box directly.
Can I customize the Andon board myself, without IT?
Yes. Peakboard is a low-code platform: layout, data sources, and logic are changed via drag and drop in the Peakboard Designer. For more complex requirements, there are script blocks in Lua. Peakbot – the built-in AI – generates a complete board from a description on request. IT stays involved for infrastructure and network; the content customization sits with the business team.
How quickly is an Andon board live with Peakboard?
The template can be downloaded and connected to initial data sources on the same day. A first productive application is typically live in under 5 days. The full rollout – including all workstations and systems – usually takes under 3 months.
Does the Andon board run on-premises or in the cloud?
Peakboard runs entirely on-premises within your own network – data never leaves your company. There's no cloud requirement, no single point of failure, and you keep full control over your infrastructure. The Peakboard Hub is optional and can also be run on-premises.
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