Case Study: Companies using i-flow have already taken a major leap forward: they have harmonized their machine and production data and made it centrally available in the Unified Namespace (UNS). This creates the foundation for data-driven, transparent and scalable production processes. But once all real-time data is structured and accessible, a key question arises: how can this data be transformed into intelligent shopfloor actions and meaningful worker support? This is where i-flow and Workerbase perfectly complement each other. i-flow delivers the harmonized data foundation, while Workerbase turns that data into operational value — through automated tasks, alerts and digital workflows.
Initial Situation: UNS Successfully Built – What’s Next?
i-flow handles the heavy lifting in the background:
- Connects machines, controllers, sensors and systems
- Harmonizes data structures
- Defines events
- Everything is provided in a clean and scalable way in the UNS
With this, a major portion of the digitalization effort is already complete. And this is exactly where the partnership creates value: Workerbase turns this unified data into action.
The Combined Solution: i-flow as the Data Foundation, Workerbase for Execution and Workflow
1. i-flow: The Central Nervous System of Production Data
i-flow provides a robust, standardized data layer:
- Standardized data schemas across all machines
- Central availability in the Unified Namespace
- Easy to subscribe to topics for all follow-up systems
- High scalability across locations
- This has enabled companies to achieve something that many fail to do: a consistent, harmonized data model for their production in the UNS.
2. Workerbase: The Logical Extension – Make Use of UNS Data on the Shop Floor
Workerbase picks up exactly where i-flow stops: Automatic machine sync: Workerbase reads UNS topics and generates the machine structure instantly.
- Machines appear immediately on mobile devices
- Checklists, documents or SOPs can be assigned directly
- Employees have all relevant information at hand
Operationalizing UNS data: All UNS data can be seamlessly used in Workerbase for:
- Automated machine alarms
- Maintenance trigger
- Quality inspections
Workerbase makes the UNS data immediately actionable. The right tasks, at the right time, in the right place. When a parameter is exceeded, a sensor triggers an event or a machine reports an error, Workerbase:
- Automatically creates a tasks
- Assigns it to the right team or employee
- Provides checklists, documents, photos, context and history
UNS data becomes real-world action.
Why i-flow x Workerbase is a Perfect Match
- Technically clean, organizationally powerful: i-flow provides the structured data basis, Workerbase orchestrates the resulting activities.
- Zero integration effort for the operational level: UNS topics can be used without additional development in Workerbase.
- Scalability across plants: New machines, sites and use cases become instantly available through the UNS.
- Production data generates immediate benefits – instead of “just” transparent data, real operational excellence is created:
- Less downtime
- Faster response to deviations
- More productive teams
- Documented, traceable processes
Conclusion: A Partnership that Unleashes Immediate Value
i-flow gives companies full control of their machine and process data — centralized, harmonized and available in real time in the UNS. Workerbase extends this foundation by turning that data into actionable, digital workflows. What was once “just data” becomes intelligent shopfloor execution. Together, i-flow and Workerbase transform a strong data foundation into operational excellence. You can find the official press release here.
About Workerbase: Workerbase is a leading provider of connected worker software for the industry. With our flexible platform, companies worldwide digitize manual processes, orchestrate shopfloor workflows in real time and seamlessly connect employees with machines, systems and data. In this way, our customers increase productivity and quality, reduce downtime and create the basis for a future-proof, data-driven factory.
