An Automated Machine Status Logging and Prediction System to Solve Breakdown Problems of Aging Equipment in Small Factories

The Problem

Most small manufacturing plants use aging machines from various brands acquired at different times, making integrated management impossible. When a machine suddenly breaks down, the entire production line stops, causing massive financial losses and delayed deliveries, but existing advanced facility management systems are too expensive to adopt.

Why Now

The manufacturing industry is currently facing severe labor shortages, creating a desperate demand for automation and efficiency. With the recent significant drop in prices for visual data-based pattern recognition technology and low-power sensors, an economic timing has arrived where machine status can be read externally without dismantling internal systems.

Recommended Talent

The PM defines the MVP scope by understanding factory floor requirements. The Backend Engineer builds the server architecture to process video/sensor data from various machines, while the Full-stack Engineer leads system integration. The UI and Frontend Engineers develop a monitoring dashboard with large fonts and clear colors for intuitive understanding by factory workers.