Digital Manufacturing on the Shopfloor
FASTCUBE Shopfloor Assistant
Correct production deviations reliably—without unnecessary downtime and without a CAM feedback loop.
The FASTCUBE Shopfloor Assistant enables safe visual adjustments directly at the machine when parts, tolerances, or setups differ from the original offline program. Changes are verified in 3D before execution—without the need for time-consuming back-and-forth with the CAM process.
This helps you reduce machine downtime, avoid unnecessary feedback loops between production and CAM, and ensure greater safety during operation.
Less downtime. Fewer CAM iterations. Greater process reliability.
The FASTCUBE Shopfloor Assistant helps manufacturing teams implement necessary adjustments directly on the shop floor in a controlled and traceable manner—with visual 3D validation before execution.
Potential savings of approximately €200,000 per year
Sample calculation for a medium-sized custom manufacturer with three production lines, regular adjustment events, and machine and engineering costs of €150 per hour.
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See how production deviations can be adjusted and visually verified directly at the machine—from opening the program and reviewing the changes to resuming the process in a controlled manner.
Problem
When reality and the program don’t align, it creates a costly conflict of objectives.
In actual production, components, tolerances, or setups often differ from the original offline program. Production teams are then frequently faced with the same decision: react quickly—or validate thoroughly. Doing both at the same time is difficult in a traditional process.
Before / After
From Risky Code Changes to Controlled Shop Floor Adjustments
The FASTCUBE Shopfloor Assistant enables a controlled correction process right where deviations become apparent—without unnecessary CAM feedback loops and without risky modifications to the NC code.
Traditional process
Take action or wait and see
- Actual deviation on the component
- Operator identifies the problem
- Code change or CAM feedback loop
- Machine downtime or delay
- Re-inspection and approval
Typical consequences: long interruptions, production delays, high engineering costs, and increased risk due to manual code changes.
With FASTCUBE Shopfloor Assistant
Implement adjustments directly on the shop floor under supervision
- Open the program in 3D
- Fine-tune the contour or motion
- Test the change virtually
- Execute with precision
- Resume production faster
Typical benefits: fewer downtimes, visual monitoring instead of manual code edits, fewer CAM feedback loops, and greater flexibility during operation.
Here's how it works
Correct production deviations directly on the shopfloor
The FASTCUBE Shopfloor Assistant helps manufacturing teams make adjustments directly at the machine in a traceable and reliable manner—without unnecessary interruptions to the production process.
1. Open the program
The existing NC or robot program is visualized in an easy-to-understand 3D representation and made directly accessible on the shop floor.
2. Make targeted adjustments
Contours, geometries, axes, or movements can be adjusted wherever the actual machining deviates from the original program.
3. Validate the change virtually
Changes are visually reviewed before implementation to reduce the risks associated with uncontrolled code changes.
4. Continue production under controlled conditions
Once the inspection is complete, the production process can resume more quickly—without having to go back through the entire CAM process.
Target audiences. For teams that need to manage production deviations reliably and quickly on the shopfloor.
Business Benefits
Less downtime. Less rework. Greater safety on the shop floor.
The FASTCUBE Shopfloor Assistant helps manufacturing teams correct production deviations more quickly, in a more controlled manner, and with greater traceability—right where they occur.
Functions for controlled adjustments on the shopfloor
The FASTCUBE Shopfloor Assistant provides exactly the functions needed for safe and traceable adjustments during ongoing production—with visual support, directly at the machine, and without unnecessary interruptions to the process.
The FASTCUBE Shopfloor Assistant makes production adjustments visually transparent and supports controlled interventions directly at the machine—without unnecessary interruptions to the production process.
NC and robot programs are displayed in an easy-to-understand format and can be checked directly on the shop floor.
Contours, geometries, axes, and movements can be customized without having to restart the entire CAM process.
Changes are thoroughly reviewed before implementation to reduce the risks associated with manual code modifications.
- Can be deployed on-premises
- No cloud dependency
- No special hardware required
Sample Calculation: Mid-Sized Custom Manufacturer
The Potential Cost of Frequent Adjustments in Manufacturing
In production environments with a wide variety of product variants, adjustments are frequently required due to geometric deviations, tolerances, setup differences, or last-minute changes. Each additional CAM feedback loop results in machine downtime, ties up engineering resources, and disrupts the production flow.
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Assumption |
Sample value |
|---|---|
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Robotic/CNC systems |
3 Attachments |
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Adjustment events per month |
18–45 Events |
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Traditional cost per event |
ca. 2,5 Hours |
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Effort with Shopfloor Assistant |
ca. 0,4 Hours |
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Machinery/Engineering Costs |
150 € per hour |
≈ 2,1 h
estimated savings per adjustment event
≈ 6.600 €
Potential monthly savings per system in the example scenario
≈ 237.000 €
Estimated annual savings potential for 3 systems
The sample calculation shown is based on typical assumptions from the diverse production environments of medium-sized manufacturers. The actual savings potential depends, among other things, on the number of machines, the frequency of adjustments, the process landscape, and individual circumstances. The figures are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute a guaranteed promise of savings.
Next Step
Reduce downtime by making safe adjustments directly on the shop floor.
Learn how the FASTCUBE Shopfloor Assistant makes real-time deviations visually clear, validates changes before they are implemented, and reduces unnecessary CAM feedback loops.
Contact person
Fetzer
Senior Vice President Digital Factory Solutions
Danchine
Director of Business Development and Operations USA, Digital Factory Solutions
Wu
General Manager, Cenit China
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About the FASTCUBE Shopfloor Assistant
The focus is primarily on questions regarding security, validation, and use in industrial production environments—especially where adjustments are made directly on the shop floor and rigorously tested.
The FASTCUBE Shopfloor Assistant supports targeted adjustments within defined parameters. Changes can be visualized and thoroughly reviewed before implementation.
Visual 3D representations, virtual validation, and defined pre-execution verification mechanisms can significantly reduce the risks associated with uncontrolled changes.
Not every minor deviation needs to go through the entire CAM or engineering process again. Adjustments can be visualized, made, and thoroughly checked right on the shop floor.
Yes. The FASTCUBE Shopfloor Assistant is designed for industrial production environments and can be operated without relying on the cloud.
Yes. A demo scenario featuring a real NC or robot program, along with typical deviation situations, is a sensible next step.
This sample calculation is provided for reference purposes and is based on typical assumptions from diverse manufacturing environments. For a reliable assessment, the number of machines, frequency of adjustments, hourly rates, and existing processes should be considered on a case-by-case basis.