Reduce unplanned downtime

Catch issues before they cost you. Real-time machine truth and real-time alerts resolve the biggest drivers of downtime slowing production.

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When you can't see issues, you can't stop them.

Too often, downtime goes unnoticed until hours, or even shifts, have been lost. When you can’t see exactly when machines go down, unplanned downtime piles up fast.

Guidewheel gives your teams real-time visibility to catch problems early, identify root causes, and take action fast, keeping your lines running and producing more.

Keep machines up and costs down

Respond faster to downtime

Get alerts and real-time visibility into downtime so your teams can respond quickly, without waiting on shift or weekly reports.

Focus on your most costly issues

Zero in on your top downtime drivers by machine, shift, or issue type, and direct resources where they’ll have the biggest impact.

Recover hidden downtime

Identify and eliminate costly delays like slow changeovers, late starts, and microstops, that add up over time.

Unlock the data layer that manufacturing AI and integrations will run on tomorrow.

Every downtime event, every root cause, every fix logged on Guidewheel becomes part of the AI-ready data layer your factory keeps building — the foundation for predictive maintenance, agents, and the next decade of manufacturing AI.

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REAL-WORLD RESULTS

92% uptime achieved annually at Fibrix

Real-time visibility into downtime and machine performance through Guidewheel helped the Fibrix team resolve key issues, align their teams, and achieve over 90% uptime for an entire year on their most critical line.

Software Features

  • Scoreboards
  • Uptime View
  • Mobile Alerts
  • Operator Dashboard
  • Pareto Analysis
  • AI-Powered Anomaly Detection

Scoreboards

Get complete visibility into factory performance across every line, shift, and site. Guidewheel’s scoreboards surface key metrics in real time, so your teams can stay aligned, act fast, and stay on target.

  • Live dashboards with views at the machine and plant level
  • Updates in real time across all shifts
  • Display key metrics like runtime, OEE, and more

Uptime View

Monitor whether machines are running, idle, or down, and why. With real-time visibility into runtime, your teams can jump on issues before they impact production.

  • See live machine status from any device
  • Know duration and reason for all downtime events
  • Spot and resolve issues as they happen

Mobile Alerts

Ensure your teams are instantly notified when downtime, overloads, or anomalies occur, no matter where they are.

  • Detect downtime or performance drops in real time
  • Alert the right person instantly
  • Keep output steady across every shift

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Operator Dashboard

Give operators the tools to flag downtime, log issues, and keep lines moving in real time.

  • Tag downtime events and request maintenance support in just a few taps
  • Record scrap reasons without slowing down production
  • Feed real-time insights from the floor directly into your team’s decision-making

Pareto Analysis

Pinpoint and address your biggest downtime drivers to focus resources where they’ll have the most impact.

  • Identify top downtime drivers by machine or type
  • See which problems are costing you the most time
  • Prioritize improvements based on data, not assumptions

AI-Powered Anomaly Detection

Catch abnormal machine behavior before it leads to a major failure.

  • Detect subtle deviations from normal performance patterns
  • Surface potential issues that manual checks may miss
  • Take preventative action to avoid costly unplanned stops

FAQ

How does Guidewheel know when downtime occurs?

Our sensors track real-time power usage to determine whether a machine is running, idle, or down. You’ll get instant alerts and visibility when the machine’s condition is down.

Can we track specific downtime reasons?

Yes. Operators or supervisors can tag downtime reasons with just a click, and reports surface trends over time so you know what’s driving losses.

What type of machines does Guidewheel work on?

Guidewheel works on any machine that uses power, regardless of age, make, or model.

How quickly can we start seeing downtime data?

Most teams are up and running in a day, with visibility live within hours of sensor install.

Ready to start reducing controllable downtime?

Let’s talk about how Guidewheel helps you catch issues early, take action fast, and keep your lines running smoothly.