“Connex Workflow View Is Reshaping How Production is Viewed”
Sometimes how well a solution truly performs only becomes clear once it is put to use. When Connex Workflow View was first tested in live production, it quickly proved to address a genuine need. During production, the operator was able to continue working without additional questions, without reviewing the job list, and without any uncertainties all thanks to the clear display on the large monitor. The information was easy to understand right away, ensuring smooth workflows.
Why we developed Connex Workflow View
In many conversations with customers, I realized how much uncertainty an operator faces in their day-to-day work. What jobs are next? How much time do I have to prepare? When do I have to intervene, and on which machine? And how can I make sure that I don’t overlook anything? This is where Connex Workflow View comes into play: It brings transparency, predictability, and reliability to production. All at a glance.
- Real-time jobs on a large screen
The heart of the module is the visualization: All jobs loaded via Connex appear on a large monitor in real time. This sounds simple, but it changes the dynamic in the room. The order of the jobs is clear, the next steps are obvious, and no one has to switch back and forth between information systems any longer.
- Reliable order and timing
Machine operators immediately know what production job is next and which tasks they have to prepare. This helps reduce stress and prevent errors. At the same time, it results in a new form of predictability: Production is not only executed – it is planned ahead.
- The future in view
I’m especially proud of the visualization of future tasks. It shows the next 20 jobs, so everyone knows what’s coming in the minutes and hours ahead. This makes production calmer, more structured, and more efficient.
A real-life example
I remember this one time visiting a customer. The three-knife trimmer was running, and the operator was unsure whether they could position new covers on the saddle stitcher or it was time for a changeover. With Connex Workflow View, the answer was immediately clear. They had time. Enough time. So they positioned the new covers without rushing, without risk, without interrupting the production flow. Precisely these moments show how valuable transparency is.
Complexity becomes manageable
Another good example: The customer loads a job with different configurations to be produced as a multi-job on the conventional saddle stitcher. We have different feeders, different signatures, and different assignments. A nightmare if you’re only working with paper lists.
With Connex Workflow View, the operator immediately sees current and upcoming jobs. This reduces downtime and stress in your production, while giving you more control.
Flexible, configurable
We specifically focused on making Connex Workflow View configurable. There are default views, but we can also flexibly adapt job information to your needs.
Important to know:
- The Views option only works in combination with Connex LineControl.
- With saddle stitchers, it can be used in practically all applications.
- With other machines, we review availability on a case-by-case basis.
We have a clear goal: Connex Workflow View should be running on as many machines that can benefit from it as possible.
Connex Workflow View is not only yet another feature. It is a tool that noticeably improves the day-to-day work of people in production. As I said: More reliability. More transparency. More predictability. And that is exactly what modern production needs.
Connex ProdWatch for older machines
We’ve also developed something practical for older machines: Based on the new generation of machine control, Connex ProdWatch can be used, offering a modern interface that brings transparency to the production process. A typical scenario: The operator loads the next job and can track the progress in real time. They always know exactly which job is currently running on the machine. Connex ProdWatch solves this issue – clearly, structured, and intuitively.
Best regards,
Fabian Becker
Product Manager Workflow Connex
