The typical implementation process for FSWorks unfolds through several structured steps:
Initial Discovery & Planning
The Factory Systems team assesses your factory’s equipment, data sources, and deployment goals. They determine whether the setup will be stand-alone or networked and what data collection needs exist.
License Delivery & Hardware Prep
You’ll receive software licenses to install on your existing workstations—no proprietary hardware required. Initial server connections are configured for departmental use.
On-Site Deployment & Setup
A technician visits your site to install FSWorks on each workstation, configure communications, and connect data inputs (e.g., probes, PLCs, CMMs). Supervisor mode is set up, and supervisor access is secured.
Workstation Configuration
Each machine is configured with a department name, a workstation ID, and network settings. Images can be uploaded to backup settings, and standard “Setups” (specs for collected data) are downloaded from FS.Net.
Integration & Data Validation
Equipment inputs are tested to ensure FSWorks is accurately reading data points. Real-time dashboards and alerts are validated so SPC/OEE analytics work correctly.
Training & Trial Period
Operators receive training on using the dashboard, setting limits, triggering notifications, and interacting with ANDON boards. A 30-day trial period is available for live adjustments and optimization.
Support & Formal Go‑Live
Once validated, the system goes live across the line or plant. Factory Systems offers immediate support and free upgrades, with standard service response times.
Estimated Timeline
FSWorks offers extensive customization to align with your unique manufacturing environment:
These rich customization options make FSWorks adaptable across industries—automotive, medical, FMCG—and production complexities, enabling tailored quality control, monitoring, and integration aligned with your unique manufacturing workflows.
FSWorks offers a comprehensive support and training ecosystem:
FSWorks provides free software upgrades as part of its licensing model, which means customers do not incur additional costs for new versions. While the exact update frequency is not publicly stated, Factory Systems emphasizes ongoing improvements and immediate support. Updates are typically delivered as downloadable packages or through remote assistance, and for networked installations, administrators can push updates across multiple workstations. This approach ensures that all stations remain synchronized without requiring proprietary hardware changes.
Factory Systems positions FSWorks as an on-premise solution, meaning all collected SPC and OEE data resides within the customer’s infrastructure. This gives businesses full ownership and control over their data. Data portability is supported through export features in FS.Net, allowing users to generate reports, share compliance documentation, and back up workstation configurations. Since FSWorks integrates with existing IT systems rather than locking data into proprietary formats, organizations can migrate or replicate data across plants or into enterprise systems without vendor restrictions.
FSWorks is designed for modular scalability. Companies can start with a single stand-alone workstation and expand to multiple stations or entire plants by adding licenses and connecting to FS.Net for enterprise reporting. Scaling down is equally straightforward—unused stations can be deactivated without impacting the rest of the network. Because FSWorks uses existing hardware and does not require proprietary devices, scaling is cost-efficient and does not involve major infrastructure changes. Factory Systems also offers technician-led setup for expansions, ensuring smooth integration as production needs evolve.
