NC-Vision
By RockQ Technologies GmbH
NC-Vision typical implementation process:
Initial requirements workshop: The implementation begins with a discovery phase where NC-Vision experts and client stakeholders define business objectives, desired use cases (such as MES, traceability, or shop floor integration), and key integration needs.
Solution design and configuration: The no-code environment is tailored to company processes, with visual modeling of applications, user roles, business logic, and workflows set up to match exact operational requirements.
Data integration and migration: Existing master data, machine data, or legacy app information are imported into NC-Vision using open APIs or templates. Integration with ERP, IoT devices, shop floor control, and other enterprise systems is configured.
Module deployment and testing: Modules like MES, quality, warehouse, or smart workstations are deployed, configured, and tested individually, with real user data and process simulation performed to validate design before production rollout.
User training and onboarding: Rapid onboarding is delivered for both IT and business users through visual, role-specific training, enabling citizen developers and end-users to fully leverage the platform.
NC-Vision is built to be highly customizable through its true no-code architecture, enabling deep tailoring without writing code, plus flexible integration and deployment options across the shop floor and enterprise IT.
No-code customization of data models, screens, workflows, and business logic using the NC‑Builder visual environment, from simple fields to complex features.
Modular “mix & match” composition of MES, WMS, QMS, smart workstations, and traceability components to fit process scope and maturity.
Rapid reconfiguration of apps and UIs to changing requirements, rolling out new features in hours/days instead of months.
Citizen developer enablement with guided design, training, and a do‑it‑yourself or full‑service delivery model for continuous in‑house evolution.
AI‑assisted development and Machine Learning Studio to embed predictive models, anomaly detection, and optimization into tailored apps.
Flexible integration via open APIs and a codeless EAI layer to connect ERP, IoT/PLC, CMMS, BI, and legacy systems for end‑to‑end data flow.
Configurable role‑based access, authentication, and security policies applied per app/module, user group, or site.
Customizable traceability schemes, genealogy, labeling/barcode/RFID flows, and compliance datasets aligned to industry/customer requirements.
Adaptable deployment at cloud, edge, or on‑prem to meet latency, sovereignty, or plant IT constraints.
Iterative scaling from pilot lines to multi‑plant rollouts with reusable templates, cloning, and parameterization across sites and products.
Configurable KPIs, dashboards, OEE, downtime/scrap categorizations, and alerts aligned to operational targets and shifts.
NC-Vision provides structured onboarding, role-based training, and ongoing support to help both IT teams and citizen developers adopt the platform quickly and safely. New users typically start with guided onboarding that covers platform orientation, visual modeling with NC‑Builder, data integration patterns, and best practices for building MES, traceability, WMS, and QMS apps in a no‑code environment. Hands-on enablement emphasizes fast time‑to‑value, including how to configure data models, workflows, and security, and how to iterate solutions in days rather than months.
For continuing education, NC‑Vision maintains a resource library with case studies, how‑to materials, and product guidance to reinforce real‑world adoption and scale. Customers can also leverage targeted training on AI‑Assisted Development and the Machine Learning Studio to embed predictive analytics and optimization into custom applications. Where regulated operations require competency proof, NC‑Vision supports structured learning and certification workflows, enabling organizations to track training status and compliance across teams. Throughout the rollout and after go‑live, customers receive responsive support and advisory guidance, including coaching for citizen developer programs and governance practices that balance agility with control in production environments.
NC-Vision implements a comprehensive security framework to protect customer data at every stage of application development and operations. The platform enforces robust role-based access control, allowing organizations to precisely define and manage user permissions and data access across modules, roles, and individual applications. All data transferred and stored via NC-Vision is protected with enterprise-grade encryption, ensuring confidentiality both in transit and at rest.
Authentication checks and secure onboarding are inherent in every NC-Vision deployment, supporting multi-factor authentication and protecting user accounts against unauthorized access. The platform’s modular architecture further enables isolation and segmentation of sensitive workflows and datasets, aligning with the needs of large, distributed, or multi-tenant manufacturing environments.
NC-Vision maintains a frequent and agile update cycle as part of its modern SaaS platform approach. Updates—including new features, enhancements, security patches, and compliance improvements—are released regularly and automatically applied across all customer instances, minimizing local IT workload and ensuring all users are consistently upgraded to the latest version. The automated update system ensures that customers benefit from new innovations and bug fixes without disruption or manual intervention, supporting seamless business continuity.
Release management is handled centrally by the NC-Vision development and support teams, who communicate update schedules, release notes, and migration advisories via platform notifications and documentation resources. This enables IT and operational stakeholders to remain informed about new functionalities, plan for any process changes, and take full advantage of ongoing improvements. User and customer feedback is actively incorporated into the product roadmap, allowing NC-Vision to quickly iterate and address evolving industrial and regulatory requirements.
NC-Vision’s policy on data ownership and portability is designed to ensure that all customer data remains fully under the client’s control throughout the lifecycle of the subscription and beyond. Customers retain sole and exclusive ownership of their operational, production, traceability, and application data at all times—NC-Vision merely provides the platform to collect, store, manage, and analyze this information.
For data portability, NC-Vision offers built-in tools and support for exporting data in standardized formats such as CSV, Excel, and other industry-accepted structures. This enables organizations to back up, migrate, or integrate their data with other enterprise systems or platforms as needed, facilitating business continuity, compliance, and vendor independence.
Upon contract expiration or cancellation, customers are encouraged to export all pertinent data before deactivation of service, and the platform ensures that there is no vendor lock-in—customers can extract full datasets, configuration, and process records. These practices are in line with best practices for modern SaaS manufacturing and enterprise platforms and support the client’s right to retain, secure, and freely move their information as business requirements evolve.
NC-Vision operates on a subscription-based SaaS licensing model, with contract terms and renewal/cancellation conditions designed to provide both flexibility and business continuity for enterprise customers. Subscriptions are typically structured with annual or multi-year terms, and most contracts will feature automatic renewal unless the customer gives formal written notice of intent not to renew. This notice is usually required 30–90 days before the end of the current contract period to prevent automatic renewal for an additional term.
At the end of a contract period, customers may cancel their subscription without penalty, and there is support for exporting all relevant customer data to ensure business continuity and eliminate vendor lock-in. Early termination of a contract (before the committed subscription period ends) may require customers to pay the outstanding balance of the current term as agreed in the service order, which is a standard provision for enterprise SaaS models. Setup, onboarding, or customization fees—if applicable—are generally non-refundable, while any prepaid fees are also typically not returned in cases of early cancellation.
NC-Vision is designed to address the compliance and governance needs of modern manufacturers, aligning with key industry and data protection standards. The platform provides features and controls to support GDPR compliance, including robust user access management, audit trails, and the ability to track and secure personal and operational data throughout its lifecycle. Its modular architecture allows manufacturers to configure workflows, traceability, and data models necessary for sector-specific requirements, such as those in automotive, aerospace, and life sciences, where regulatory demands for traceability, batch control, document management, and electronic records are stringent.
With enterprise-grade security built in, including mandatory authentication, encrypted data transfer and storage, and segregated user roles, NC-Vision supports best practices highlighted in ISO/IEC 27001 and other industry security guidelines. Manufacturing Execution and Quality modules are also configured to facilitate compliance with ISO 9001 (quality management), IATF 16949 (automotive), and other quality-focused certification schemes when implemented according to internal company policies.
