Turning Machine Data into Action: How Peakboard and Kepware Simplify Your Operations

Kepware: Your Industrial Data Gateway

Imagine Kepware as the backbone of your industrial data infrastructure. Known for its ability to connect the dots across various machinery and IT systems, Kepware’s industrial connectivity solutions make it easy to centralize and standardize data. With OPC UA, OPC DA, and a wide range of protocol support, Kepware ensures you’re never at a loss for the data you need.

This is especially useful for companies managing diverse equipment from different manufacturers. Whether it’s accessing a data dictionary for a detailed breakdown or integrating with big data tools for advanced analytics, Kepware ensures your data is always available and ready to use.

For example, a manufacturing plant with machines running Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi protocols can rely on Kepware to create a unified data pipeline. The result? Less hassle, more consistency, and a smoother integration process for your operations.

Peakboard: Making Data Usable and Beautiful

Once Kepware collects and standardizes your machine data, Peakboard steps in to do what it does best: bring your data to life. Think of Peakboard as the translator that turns raw machine data into an intuitive, interactive experience.

Peakboard connects not just to Kepware but also to your ERP, MES, or SCADA systems, creating a single source of truth for your workforce. Its dashboards give operators, managers, and decision-makers the power to see real-time metrics and take immediate action.

Let’s say you’re tracking KPIs like downtime or throughput across multiple lines. Peakboard allows you to visualize these metrics on a clean, interactive dashboard. Need to combine real-time machine data from Kepware with enterprise data from your ERP? Peakboard makes it effortless, delivering insights to the people who need them most.

The Real-World Benefits of Combining Kepware and Peakboard

By integrating Kepware’s robust data accessibility with Peakboard’s dynamic dashboards, industrial operations unlock a host of benefits:

• Streamlined Integration: Kepware connects your machines, and Peakboard consolidates the data into one easy-to-read format. No more juggling multiple platforms or manual data transfers.
• Informed Decisions on the Fly: Real-time dashboards mean you’re not waiting hours—or even minutes—for data to refresh. React to issues as they happen.
• Efficiency Gains: Forget about building costly middleware or bespoke solutions. The combination of Kepware and Peakboard saves both time and resources while improving accuracy and usability.

Take, for example, a production floor struggling with bottlenecks in machine performance. By pairing Kepware’s data pipeline with Peakboard’s visualization capabilities, managers can quickly identify underperforming machines and adjust production schedules on the spot.

Why It Works: A Seamless Synergy

What makes this partnership stand out? It’s the way Kepware and Peakboard complement each other:

• Kepware ensures your data is accurate, accessible, and organized.
• Peakboard transforms that data into actionable visuals.

Together, they simplify complexity, ensuring your team spends less time troubleshooting and more time optimizing.

Ready to Unlock Your Data Potential?

Curious about how this synergy can work for you? Check out our OPC UA dashboard templates to see Peakboard in action or request a custom quote tailored to your needs.

Don’t let your machine data sit idle. With Peakboard and Kepware, you’ll be able to transform raw information into meaningful insights that drive results across your operations.

By combining their strengths, Peakboard and Kepware are paving the way for smarter, more connected industrial environments. Start your journey today.