Helioscreen Factry & Agoria Digital Connect

Facing the limitations of their existing ERP system, Helioscreen realized they needed deeper access to machine and loom data to improve planning and delivery reliability. Their goal: move beyond data silos and gain true operational insight.By choosing Factry Historian and embracing an open and customizable approach, Helioscreen ensured full access to raw production data — allowing them to plug in various tools for analysis. A key success factor? Starting from a strong data foundation and having internal ownership of the digital transformation, rather than relying solely on external pressure.The collaboration between Factry and Helioscreen worked seamlessly: • Factry brought IT know-how, delivering tablet-based, web-ready interfaces for the shop floor, replacing outdated CRT monitors and paperwork. • Helioscreen brought deep textile industry expertise, making it a fruitful co-creation process.One technical challenge was integrating different generations of weaving machines — some dating back to 1996 — into a modern historian platform. But once connected, the benefits were immediate.Operators now see their tasks in real time on shared screens and tablets. There’s no need to fetch daily instructions from planners — it’s all live and transparent. Everyone, from operators to supervisors, has a clear, visual overview of tasks, issues, and priorities.Benefits highlighted include: • Significant time savings thanks to automatic task visibility and coordination. • Improved cross-department communication, with live status visible across the factory. • Resilience during COVID-19, as remote production monitoring and planning became possible thanks to machine connectivity and historian integration.