Everything you need to know about Okulon

Typically, OKULON is primarily used by production planning, production management and workers working on the machines. Quality assurance, maintenance and materials management also benefit from real-time data and dashboards. In this way, all relevant areas are networked and can make decisions and manage processes based on current information.

OKULON is aimed primarily at SMEs with manufacturing areas where processes are complex and real-time transparency, detailed planning and material flow control make a difference. There is no strict upper limit, meaning that the system can also be used efficiently in larger production areas. Thanks to its modular and flexible concept, it adapts to different company sizes and requirements.

OKULON is specifically tailored to the requirements of the metal processing industry, as complex, discrete manufacturing processes are typical here. In principle, however, the principles and modules can also be transferred to other industries with similar manufacturing requirements. However, the focus is clearly on companies with individual and small series production, several machines and varied products.

Yes, OKULON is already being used successfully in industry, including by Geislinger itself and by at least one external reference customer. These references show the practicality, flexibility and efficiency of the system in real manufacturing environments. On request, we would be happy to arrange contact so that you can get an idea directly.

Yes, you can see OKULON in action live. Interested parties can book a factory tour directly at our plants in Salzburg, Carinthia, South Korea or the USA. You will experience the modules in a practical production environment and can discuss questions directly with our experts.

Geislinger developed OKULON to make its own manufacturing processes more efficient, transparent and predictable. Existing systems could not fully meet the requirements for detailed real-time planning, flexible adjustments and modular expandability. With its own MES, Geislinger can design and continuously optimize practical solutions directly from production.

OKULON differs from other MES systems due to its direct practical relevance: It was developed and tested in Geislinger's own production facility. Detailed real-time planning works extremely quickly and without freeze zones, so that adjustments can be implemented immediately at any time. In addition, the system is modularly expandable, practical and easy to integrate into existing production environments.

OKULON is aimed at medium-sized companies in the metal processing industry with discrete manufacturing, from individual parts to small series. It is particularly suitable for companies with complex processes, multiple machines and varied products that require transparency and control in real time. The solution is scalable and adapts to both growing and established production environments.

OKULON is a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) that connects production, machines and employees in real time. It is used to make processes transparent, to control manufacturing processes and to increase production efficiency. OKULON supports both detailed planning and the recording of machine data, material flows and key figures for better decisions.

OKULON offers practical MES functionality developed directly from Geislinger's own production facility. It connects machines, employees and processes in real time, ensures transparent processes and improved planning. Thanks to the modular concept, you can use exactly the functions that really move your production forward and flexibly expand them at any time.

You can request a factory tour directly via our homepage. Simply use the button at the top left of the homepage to get in touch with our sales team. Together, we will make an appointment and show you OKULON in live operation directly in our production.

Installations are updated once a year as part of a maintenance contract. As soon as possible for critical hotfixes.

Yes, OKULON can be customized to meet your individual requirements. In addition to the modular selection of standard functions, special adjustments and integrations can also be implemented. In this way, individual processes, interfaces or reporting functions can be taken into account in order to optimally adapt the system to your production.

Yes, OKULON can directly take short-term changes in orders into account, as real-time detailed planning works without freeze zones. The system immediately adjusts the production sequence, optimizes the use of materials and machines and meets delivery dates. This keeps your manufacturing processes flexible, efficient and stable, even in the event of unforeseen changes.

Yes, OKULON improves cooperation between planning and production by automatically taking over detailed planning by the system and relieving planners. All relevant information — order status, machine states and material availability — is visible to all parties involved in real time. As a result, coordination costs are reduced, decisions are made more quickly and processes are managed more efficiently overall.

OKULON helps reduce waste by monitoring manufacturing processes in real time and forwarding data directly to your existing QM system via third-party software. In this way, deviations are identified at an early stage and can be corrected immediately. This results in fewer defective productions, lower material losses and higher product quality.

OKULON digitizes your production by connecting machines, orders and employees in real time and making all relevant data available centrally. Processes are automatically recorded, visualized and evaluated so that decisions are based on current information. This reduces manual processes, increases transparency and creates the basis for continuous optimization.

Key figures calculated by OKULON include machine factor, productivity, personnel factor, etc.

Calculating the ROI of OKULON exactly is difficult in practice, as there is no direct comparison without a system during operation. However, the benefits can be easily estimated by looking at effects such as reduced downtimes, shorter processing times and better resource utilization. The actual effect depends heavily on the individual procedures, processes and production structure in the respective company.

OKULON gives you real-time transparency of all relevant production data: Order status, machine states, material flows and key figures are visible at any time. As a result, workers, planners and management have a common information base to make decisions quickly and comprehensively. This makes it possible to avoid bottlenecks, optimize processes and efficiently control production.

OKULON reduces downtimes by collecting machine and production data in real time and making bottlenecks immediately visible. Quick detailed planning makes it possible to flexibly redirect orders and optimally plan maintenance windows. In this way, machines are utilized efficiently, downtimes are minimized and production is kept running continuously.

Yes, OKULON supports significantly better delivery deadlines by monitoring and controlling all manufacturing processes in real time. Quick detailed planning without freeze zones makes it possible to flexibly adjust orders and immediately compensate for bottlenecks. As a result, turnaround times are more predictable, machines and materials are used optimally, and delivery obligations are met more reliably.

With OKULON, you can measurably improve the efficiency of your production: Detailed real-time planning reduces idle and downtimes, material flows are optimally controlled and production orders run more easily. Workers and planners always have all relevant information at their fingertips, which shortens processing times and makes better use of resources. The result is higher productivity, more stable delivery times and less waste in the manufacturing process.

In the future, endpoints are planned which can be used by the customer to address various functions.

Yes, with the Vision Board, OKULON offers a central platform for presenting KPIs and production figures in real time. This gives planners, workers and management an immediate overview of order status, machine performance and material flow. This makes it possible to identify bottlenecks, optimize processes and make well-founded decisions directly.

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Yes, OKULON offers detailed real-time planning that continuously coordinates orders, machines and materials. Changes in production are immediately taken into account without creating freeze zones. This allows you to react flexibly, optimize lead times and efficiently control production.

Yes, OKULON is modular so that you can use individual modules in a targeted manner. This allows you to first use the functions that are most important for your production and gradually expand the system. In this way, OKULON adapts flexibly to your requirements and gradually develops its full potential.

OKULON is used on a modular basis so that every company can select exactly the functions it needs. We recommend starting with the Advanced Planning, Production Cockpit, Operation Data, Machine Data and Vision Board modules to utilize the full potential of the system. This gives you immediate transparency, control and real-time data for your production and allows you to flexibly expand the system as required.

Yes, OKULON is operated on-premise directly in your production facility. This gives you full control over your data, processes and systems, while all modules are available in real time.

OKULON is currently used as an on-premise solution and offers all functions directly on site in your production. The architecture is already cloud-ready, so that a cloud version can be easily implemented as the needs of our customers increase. This means that we are future-proof and can react flexibly to different requirements.

Sensitive information such as passwords is stored in the database in accordance with current security standards. Because the servers are on-premise, the customer has full control over their data and there is no need for a permanent external connection.

For older machines, we recommend using IoT connectors such as Adam modules to intercept simple signals from the machine.

Machines can be connected via REST, OPC-UA or ADAM modules.

So far, there is an interface with SAP. However, other ERP systems can also be connected if required.

Yes, OKULON can in principle also be used without an ERP system, as it independently controls manufacturing processes and collects machine data. However, the combination with an ERP system increases the benefits because inventories, orders and material flows are synchronized directly. In this way, the system remains flexible and can be integrated into existing IT landscapes as required.

OKULON can be seamlessly integrated into the existing IT landscape. Windows SSO and, in future, identity providers such as Entra ID can be used for login.

To use OKULON, you need a stable IT infrastructure with server and network capacities, which we will check together in advance. Machines and systems should provide interfaces for data collection so that continuous integration is possible. It is also important to define clear project goals so that we can tailor the implementation to your processes and requirements. For optimal use, PCs should be available at every connected workstation.

Application server: Windows server, min. 4 CPU cores, min. 16GB RAM; database server: Oracle or MS SQL, existing or new with min. 8 CPU cores, 32GB RAM; clients: Windows with Edge Browser

Details can be found in the roadmap.

Yes, OKULON provides professional support for all users. Support is provided in German as standard, but other languages, such as English, can also be covered on request. The service includes technical questions, assistance in the system as well as support for optimizations and adjustments.

After go-live, OKULON supports your users with continuous support and updates. Our team is available to answer questions, bug fixes and optimizations so that operations run smoothly. At the same time, regular software updates ensure that new functions and improvements can be used directly.

The implementation of OKULON is usually carried out jointly: Geislinger takes over project management, consulting and system setup, while experienced partners can also be involved for specific integrations or adjustments if required. In this way, we ensure that the system is professionally installed, optimally adapted to your processes and runs smoothly.

There is a minimum amount of effort. All you need to do is provide a standard IT infrastructure and a VPN connection.

We offer various training courses for different levels of management. For employees working on the machines, a brief on-site introduction by the key user is sufficient in most cases.

Yes, we offer interested companies the option of a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) for OKULON. You can test individual modules or selected production areas and experience the benefits of the system in live operation. This gives you a practical assessment of how OKULON supports your production before you plan a full implementation.

The duration of an OKULON project depends on the size of the modules used and the complexity of your production. The first modules can be implemented in just a few weeks, while a complete rollout typically takes several months. Together with you, we plan every step to ensure a timely and smooth implementation.

OKULON is provided as a perpetual license, which means that the use of the system does not expire. However, if maintenance is canceled, updates and support will no longer be available. Although the system remains usable, new functions or technical support are then no longer available.

OKULON is offered through Concurrent licenses, which are purchased once as a perpetual license. There is only a maintenance fee per year, which includes updates and support. Each module is licensed separately so that you can use exactly the functions that are relevant to your production.