Production Data Acquisition involves using sensors, PLCs, and software to track machine status, cycle times, and scrap rates automatically. This replaces manual paper logs and provides managers with an accurate, minute-by-minute view of factory performance. It is a foundational element for calculating overall equipment effectiveness.
Heard on the job
The PDA system shows line three has been down for twenty minutes, but nobody called maintenance yet.
Also heard as
- Production Data Acquisition