Ticking Off Work Steps on the Touchscreen and Writing Them Straight Back to SQL

Work step tracking with SQL from Peakboard shows which work steps of an order are done and which are still open. Completed ones are ticked off on the touchscreen, and the confirmation is in the SQL database straight away.

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Over 300 industrial companies from the DACH region and the USA trust Peakboard

When someone needs the current state of an order

– without Peakboard

Completed steps are recorded on paper, not in the system.

What the database shows is hours old.

In the end, you go and ask around on the shop floor.

Do it better
with Peakboard

Open and completed work steps live from the SQL database
Tick off completed steps on the touchscreen
The confirmation lands in that same database

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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

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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

Business intelligence

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

OPC UA

Hardware, PLC, and IoT

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

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Customise your work step tracking yourself and save IT resources.

A different database, an extra work step, a new machine – thanks to the low-code editor and Peakbot, you can adapt the dashboard yourself, no coding skills required.

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Run your work step tracking securely and with full control over your data.

Whether on the Peakboard Box or your own hardware – both run 100% on-prem, with no single point of failure or dependency on US providers.

Plug & Play

Peakboard Box

Dedicated industrial device for Peakboard. Just connect it, load the dashboard, done – runs in a secured kiosk mode, with no additional software installation.

Designed for industrial environments
Direct connection to machines and sensors
Licence included – 1 Box = 1 licence

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BYOD (“Bring Your Own Device”)

Your Own Hardware

Already using a touchscreen at the machine? With the BYOD licence, the dashboard runs on your existing hardware – no new device needed.

Runs on Windows PCs, tablets and industrial displays
Use your existing hardware and get started straight away
1 device = 1 licence – just like the Peakboard Box

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Roll out to more machines. Without the price shock.

Device-based pricing instead of user-based licences: one licence per display, unlimited users per device. More staff on the same display cost nothing extra.

Pay-per-device pricing model

Unlimited users

Unlimited applications

One Production Line

DISPLAYS ON SITE

1 Display

EMPLOYEES

Data sources

1 Licence

One licence per display

An Entire Plant

Displays on site

4 Displays

EMPLOYEES

240

Data sources

4 Licences

One licence per display

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From free download to live operation – in under 5 days.

Introducing this work step tracking shouldn't take a year. With Peakboard, you start right away – no appointment, no major IT project.

DAY 0

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Download the Designer and get started straight away. No account, no time limit. Help site & YouTube included.

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Build your application

Connect data sources and make adjustments via drag-and-drop or prompt in Peakbot.

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Choose a licence, load the dashboard, go live.

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Roll out to further machines and workstations – in under 3 months.

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With Peakboard, you build your Smart Factory step by step.

This dashboard is just the start. With over 50 ready-to-use templates for production and logistics use cases, you keep building on the same platform – OEE Dashboard, Andon board, Downtime Tracking. Simply adapt instead of starting from scratch every time.

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Precise workforce planning

No bottlenecks

Package volume at a glance

Würth Logistics | Commissioning | Dispatch Goodbye data gaps: Peakboard realizes forecast for Würth Peakboard offers a solution that not only creates transparency in the packaging plant, but also in the entire order picking system. Markus Abel Project manager automation and digitization in the packaging sector at Würth

Paperless manufacturing

No programming required

Works for employees without PCs

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Self-service adjustments

Fewer system queries

Fast incident response

Rosenberger Group Manufacturing | Connectors and Cable Assemblies Manufacturing Complete monitoring of production “In the past, it was not only impossible to see the status of all machines at a glance, but it was also cumbersome to make adjustments to the displays. Today, information from multiple systems can be linked together and displayed on a single dashboard. This can be adjusted by us independently and easily, which significantly increases flexibility. ” Stefan Speigl IT Application Manager at Rosenberger

Cross-area transparency

Faster response times

Event-based via OPC UA

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Faster response times

Transparent logistics

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Better robot utilisation

Non-invasive retrofitting

More efficient scheduling

ZARGES Production | Light metal construction Optimum robot utilization through visualization of production “Easy implementation and use was important to us. Peakboard offered many standards in the SAP environment and was able to integrate all data sources without programming effort. In addition, even before making the decision, I noticed that we could use the graphical interface intuitively and easily adapt it. ” Martin Lemmer Head of IT EMEA at ZARGES

40% shorter processing time

Lower error rate

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Clear target vs. actual

Department implements independently

Visual assembly cycle time

Claas Logistics, production | Agricultural machinery manufacturer From Lento to Allegro: The Conductor in Assembly “The system should be ready for use quickly in order to be able to display the clock and system messages when an AGV is introduced. However, it should also be flexible enough to be able to display information from other interfaces at a later stage. ” Carsten Warzecha Project Engineer at CLAAS

Status per lab room

Key metrics at a glance

Information right on-site

GBA Laborgruppe Organization | Laboratory Lab communication 4.0 “With Peakboard, information is now quickly and transparently available right where it is needed and seen. ” Sandra Schubert Process optimization at GBA laboratory group

Real-time planning

Machine status at a glance

All data sources integrated

BWI Group Production | Production of Brake and Suspension Systems Real-Time Data Visualization for Increased Productivity “Using Peakboard has improved our quality, increased efficiency and motivated employees. The implementation was extremely fast. Overall, it was a small step with a big impact.” Jordan Marlin Manager Operational Technology, Industry 4.0 Engineering at BWI

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Transparent workloads

More efficient scheduling

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Real-time without IT effort

Faster error response

Standardised SAP connection

Helmut Fischer Logistics, production, quality assurance, purchasing | Electronics/Measurement technology Goodbye paper: Helmut Fischer uses digital shop floor management “Only Peakboard met our requirements for standardized interfaces to various systems, in particular SAP, and the visualization of shop floor data in real time and without programming. ” Andre Fimpel Head of Lean Management at Helmut Fischer GmbH

Implemented without support

Scrap data in real time

Automated data processing

Aquis Systems Production | Sanitary engineering So that the production of faucets flows better “After a few short conversations with Peakboard and watching the online videos provided, I was able to design the interface myself without the help of the Peakboard team, right down to the integration of our corporate identity. ” Denis Maljkovic Head of Production and Industrialization at Aquis

Centrally managed via Hub

Aligned information across teams

Less coordination overhead

Scholz GmbH + Co. KG Production, Packaging, Quality Assurance, Assembly, internal information areas How SCHOLZ centrally provides priorities, shift information, and production data with Peakboard Peakboard makes complex data easily accessible for us. The solution is intuitive, works very well with touchscreens, and helps us keep a clear overview of priorities in our daily work. Anna-Lena Scharf Working student in Data Analysis

Orders visible to all

ERP data visualised

Real-time actual state

Johannes Giesser Messerfabrik Manufacturing, master office | Metal processing industry Giesser sharpens blade production with process data visualization “By using Peakboard, we have become faster and more precise in our processes. The newly gained transparency also reveals further potential for process optimization, which we will gradually use. ” Björn Mutschler Production manager at Johannes Giesser Messerfabrik GmbH

USD 20,000 saved per year

Dashboards built in-house

Productive on day one

L&S Machine Company Manufacturing | Mechanical Engineering | CNC Machining How L&S Machine Company Visualizes CNC Data in Real Time Working with Peakboard and Catalyst Connection has been a great experience. Everyone has been very responsive and open to ideas, and it really feels like a partnership rather than just a vendor relationship. Jason Smathers Manufacturing Manager

Transparent order priority

SAP & Qlik integration

KPIs at a glance

Hermes Schleifmittel Production | Grinding tool manufacturer Increasing delivery reliability with real-time applications “Our main goal was initially to significantly reduce delivery times and at the same time increase delivery reliability so that our customers are guaranteed to receive their orders on time.” Sven Russmeyer Plant manager at Hermes

Reaches more employees

Replaces email lists

On-time delivery at a glance

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Targeted root cause analysis

Order overview

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Faster issue detection

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Full order visibility

MES set up quickly

Real-time status

Bon EOOD Production | Pet food More than just low-code visualization “The effects were consistently positive. The overall effectiveness of production has increased and our planning is more accurate. Our processes have also significantly accelerated thanks to MES functions. Our teams are even more motivated than before and develop sporting ambition to achieve the goals.” Mityo Dryankov Director of Maintenance, Innovations and Technology at Bon EOOD

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Work step tracking with SQL and Peakboard

The dashboard connects directly to your SQL database – reading the state of the work steps and writing completed steps back automatically as soon as they're confirmed on the touchscreen.

How do I see an order's progress in real time?

The dashboard reads the state of the work steps directly from your SQL database and displays it live, with no manual updates.

How do I tick off a work step?

You mark a work step as complete on the touchscreen. A script writes the confirmation straight back to the SQL database automatically.

Which databases are supported?

Besides SQL databases, you can also connect ODBC, MS SQL Server, MS Access, MS Azure SQL, Oracle Database, IBM DB2, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Teradata, or Wintool – ERP systems are possible too.

Can I customise the dashboard myself, without IT?

Yes. Peakboard is a low-code platform: you change layout, database connections and display logic by drag-and-drop in the Peakboard Designer.

Does the dashboard run on-premises or in the cloud?

Peakboard runs entirely on-premises on your own network – production data never leaves the company. There's no cloud requirement and no dependency on US-based infrastructure providers – 100% GDPR-compliant.

When someone needs the current state of an order

– without Peakboard

Do it betterwith Peakboard

Connect over 100 data sources. No integration project needed.

Customise your work step tracking yourself and save IT resources.

Run your work step tracking securely and with full control over your data.

Peakboard Box

Your Own Hardware

Roll out to more machines. Without the price shock.

From free download to live operation – in under 5 days.

With Peakboard, you build your Smart Factory step by step.

Discover success storiesfrom Peakboard customers

Two ways to get to know Peakboard

Start now with Peakboard

Book a Personal Demo

How do I see an order's progress in real time?

How do I tick off a work step?

Which databases are supported?

Can I customise the dashboard myself, without IT?

Does the dashboard run on-premises or in the cloud?

Do it better
with Peakboard

Discover success stories
from Peakboard customers