Recorded after the event
Time and quantities are entered later instead of being captured as the operation progresses.
NCTune Software
Shop Floor Time
Work as it happens, recorded directly on the shop floor.
Operators record the operation, time, quantity and downtime where they occur. Shop Floor Time organises these events into a view that helps reconstruct the actual production flow without later copying data from notes and memory.
Working product demo · pilot scope agreed individually
The problem
Production happens now. The data arrives later.
When a shift is reconstructed only after the work is finished, information loses its order and context. Shop Floor Time moves reporting to the moment when the operator performs the operation.
Fragmented context
Paper, spreadsheets and memory do not always connect an event with the correct machine, person and work order.
Incomplete downtime record
The reason and comment can become separated from the time and place where the stop occurred.
A report instead of a timeline
The final summary shows a result but may not reveal the order of work, pauses and events.
From operator to data
Every event retains the full context of the work.
The information is not created as a separate report. It becomes the next step in the operator's work and stays connected to the operation, time and result.
- OperatorOpens the work view
Works in the context of the assigned workstation and active user.
- OperationSelects the correct stage
The view shows the work order, machine and production route.
- EventRecords progress
Setup, production, pause, downtime or completion form the work timeline.
- ResultReports quantity or reason
Good parts, scrap and downtime data remain attached to the correct operation.
- DashboardOrganises the record
Events enter a view that can be filtered and exported.
On the shop floor
What does the operator do?
The terminal focuses on the current task. The operator sees the active operation and production route, then records events and results without entering the wider reporting dashboard.
For supervision
Shop-floor events form a clear view of production progress.
The dashboard does not replace production planning. It organises what operators recorded during work: operations, time, quantities, scrap and downtime.
Filters instead of manual merging
Time range, work order and operation status narrow the view to the required production flow.
Quantity with quality context
Good parts and scrap remain part of the operation record rather than a separate note.
Export selected data
The visible records can be exported to CSV when the process requires a further analysis step.
Event context
Downtime is more than just a duration.
The record connects the reason with the machine, operator, work order, start, duration and comment. A supervisor can return to the specific event instead of reconstructing it from several sources.
Product scope
Capabilities organised around the workflow.
Shop Floor Time separates the operator's focused view from the supervisor's wider reporting view while preserving one shared event context.
On the shop floor
The current operation, route and actions needed at the workstation.
Setup, production, pauses, downtime and completion.
Good parts and scrap assigned to the operation being performed.
Event data
Time, operator, machine, work order, operation and work stage.
Reason, start, duration and comment within one event record.
Pending entries can be kept locally and retried when communication returns.
For supervision
Work-order progress, quantities, scrap and downtime.
Time, work orders, operators, machines and operation statuses.
Selected records can be passed to the next stage of analysis.
Product tour
See the route from terminal to dashboard in 60 seconds.
This short, silent tour shows the operator terminal, reporting dashboard and downtime analysis. All visible information is demonstration data.
Download the PDF product sheetImplementation
You do not need to start with the entire shop floor.
The first rollout can cover one workstation, production cell or operator group. Usability and the value of the recorded data are checked before the scope expands.
- DiscoveryMap operations, events, reasons and the information needed by supervisors.
- Demo or limited scopeConfigure the terminal and dashboard for the agreed process and user group.
- ImplementationAfter reviewing usability and data quality, agree refinements, training and the next scope.
Browser-based terminalThe operator view can run on a touch terminal, industrial PC or suitably prepared tablet.
Separate rolesThe operator uses a focused screen while supervisors work with the reporting dashboard.
Acceptance criteriaThe data scope and pilot evaluation method are agreed before any wider rollout.
FAQ
Questions before the first demo.
Does Shop Floor Time replace a MES or calculate full OEE?
No. It is a focused tool for operator event capture, time registration and practical production reporting, not a complete MES or OEE platform.
What can an operator record?
Setup, production, pauses, downtime, good quantities, scrap and the relevant job, operation, machine and operator context.
What happens if the workstation loses its connection?
Pending entries can remain in a local queue and be retried after communication is restored. Exact offline behaviour is verified during the pilot.
How can managers use the information?
They can review KPIs, filter operational records, inspect downtime and production history, and export selected data to CSV.
Is the product available now?
NCTune Shop Floor Time is in active development. Guided demos and pilot implementations are available for a representative machine, cell or production area.
Contact
Would you like to test production reporting in one real area?
Describe the workstation, operator flow and reporting challenge. We will propose a practical demo or pilot scope.