IPM FOR SMART MANUFACTURING

Assure digital experiences for smart manufacturing

Catchpoint IPM empowers IT Ops with full-stack visibility and control—assuring uptime, predictive insights for maintenance and quality, and seamless optimization of factory operations across every digital touchpoint.  

Top Use Cases for Smart Manufacturing Organizations

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Optimized for robotics & machinery operations

Even the smallest network or sensor anomalies—such as latency, packet loss, or data errors—can snowball into costly downtime for robotics, CNC machines, and other connected equipment.

  • Catchpoint IPM tracks protocols (TCP/IP, MQTT), cloud endpoints, and connected robotic arms in real time to spot issues before they cause downtime—empowering proactive maintenance and seamless machine operations.
  • Impact: Avoid costly, unscheduled downtime, extend equipment lifespan, and maintain consistent production output.
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Unified network visibility for distributed manufacturing operations

With infrastructures spread across edge gateways, remote workcells, and international branches, even minor connectivity issues can stall production or analytics.

  • IPM continuously monitors bandwidth, connectivity, and application responsiveness across devices, datacenters, and cloud platforms — detecting failures in VPNs, SD-WAN, or edge protocol handoffs before they disrupt operations.
  • Impact: Ensure resilient connectivity, streamline inter-facility coordination, and safeguard uptime across distributed manufacturing networks.

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Real-time production line optimization

Production throughput depends on seamless communication between controllers, sensors, and actuators. Bottlenecks in M2M communication can lead to reduced output and defects.

  • IPM monitors message flows, latency, and congestion across OPC-UA, Modbus, REST APIs, and other protocols — pinpointing network or configuration issues instantly.
  • Impact: Optimize production speed, minimize product defects, and maximize output consistency.
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Digital twin & remote asset monitoring

Digital twin platforms depend on accurate, real-time IoT data to simulate operations and predict performance. Any latency or data loss can compromise models.

  • IPM ensures reliable data flows between devices, message brokers, and cloud APIs (AWS IoT Core, Azure Digital Twin), flagging performance degradation before it skews results.
  • Impact: Guarantee trustworthy simulations, support predictive maintenance, and enable more effective remote asset monitoring.

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Supply chain & inventory traceability

Smart factories require real-time supply chain visibility to avoid logistics delays and stockouts. Connectivity disruptions can stall inventory systems and shipments.

  • IPM monitors GPS, RFID, cloud tracking, EDI, and ERP integrations end-to-end —identifying failures or slow updates before they disrupt just-in-time operations.
  • Impact: Maintain lean, efficient supply chains and ensure uninterrupted flow of parts and products.

Optimized for robotics & machinery operations

Even the smallest network or sensor anomalies—such as latency, packet loss, or data errors—can snowball into costly downtime for robotics, CNC machines, and other connected equipment.

  • Catchpoint IPM tracks protocols (TCP/IP, MQTT), cloud endpoints, and connected robotic arms in real time to spot issues before they cause downtime—empowering proactive maintenance and seamless machine operations.
  • Impact: Avoid costly, unscheduled downtime, extend equipment lifespan, and maintain consistent production output.

Unified network visibility for distributed manufacturing operations

With infrastructures spread across edge gateways, remote workcells, and international branches, even minor connectivity issues can stall production or analytics.

  • IPM continuously monitors bandwidth, connectivity, and application responsiveness across devices, datacenters, and cloud platforms — detecting failures in VPNs, SD-WAN, or edge protocol handoffs before they disrupt operations.
  • Impact: Ensure resilient connectivity, streamline inter-facility coordination, and safeguard uptime across distributed manufacturing networks.

Real-time production line optimization

Production throughput depends on seamless communication between controllers, sensors, and actuators. Bottlenecks in M2M communication can lead to reduced output and defects.

  • IPM monitors message flows, latency, and congestion across OPC-UA, Modbus, REST APIs, and other protocols — pinpointing network or configuration issues instantly.
  • Impact: Optimize production speed, minimize product defects, and maximize output consistency.

Digital twin & remote asset monitoring

Digital twin platforms depend on accurate, real-time IoT data to simulate operations and predict performance. Any latency or data loss can compromise models.

  • IPM ensures reliable data flows between devices, message brokers, and cloud APIs (AWS IoT Core, Azure Digital Twin), flagging performance degradation before it skews results.
  • Impact: Guarantee trustworthy simulations, support predictive maintenance, and enable more effective remote asset monitoring.

Supply chain & inventory traceability

Smart factories require real-time supply chain visibility to avoid logistics delays and stockouts. Connectivity disruptions can stall inventory systems and shipments.

  • IPM monitors GPS, RFID, cloud tracking, EDI, and ERP integrations end-to-end —identifying failures or slow updates before they disrupt just-in-time operations.
  • Impact: Maintain lean, efficient supply chains and ensure uninterrupted flow of parts and products.

Customer case study:
Leading EV manufacturer

One of the world’s top electric vehicle manufacturers relies on Catchpoint IPM to strengthen its digital infrastructure and ensure resilience across operations:

  • Factory monitoring: Enables 24/7 operational uptime with real-time visibility into production systems
  • Vehicle connectivity: Secures uninterrupted communication between EVs and cloud services for software updates and diagnostics
  • Employee productivity: Empowers thousands of global employees with optimized access to cloud apps and business systems
  • Web experience: Provides high-speed, always-available customer web experiences for browsing, configuring, and purchasing vehicles

Warum Catchpoint wählen?

Catchpoint is the market leader in Internet Performance Monitoring, trusted by manufacturers worldwide to:

Proaktives Erkennen und Beheben von Zwischenfällen

Schützen Sie Ihre Marke, Ihren Ruf und Ihre Einnahmen, indem Sie Probleme im Internet Stack erkennen und lösen, bevor sie sich auf Ihr Unternehmen auswirken.

Kontinuierliche Leistungsoptimierung

Deliver fast and reliable experiences across all digital touchpoints and locations - from applications to APIs to Edge devices

Sorgfältige Einhaltung strenger Dienstleistungsniveaus

Access 36+ months of detailed metrics storage, enabling long term analysis of historical performance data and trends.

Effiziente Unterstützung der operativen Exzellenz

Geben Sie Ihren Teams die Werkzeuge und Erkenntnisse an die Hand, die sie benötigen, um hohe Leistung und Widerstandsfähigkeit zu erhalten.

Unparteiische Überwachung digitaler Erfahrungen

Gain unbiased visibility from a cloud-neutral, independent provider to ensure proper monitoring of cloud services, internal networks, external systems, APIs, and ISPs.

Überwachung der Internetleistung erhöht Ihre digitale Ausfallsicherheit

Verbesserte Leistungsüberwachung

Unsere IPM-Lösungen bieten Echtzeiteinblicke in die Leistung Ihrer geschäftskritischen Anwendungen und gewährleisten optimale Funktionalität und Benutzerfreundlichkeit.

Proaktive Problemlösung

Identifizieren und beheben Sie potenzielle Probleme, bevor sie sich auf Ihre Kunden auswirken, um die Auswirkungen von Störungen zu minimieren und die Zuverlässigkeit zu erhöhen.

Umfassende Analytik

Gewinnen Sie mit unseren fortschrittlichen Analysetools tiefe Einblicke in die Leistung Ihrer Anwendung und Ihres Internet-Stacks und treffen Sie fundierte Entscheidungen.

Sichtbarkeit für Endverbraucher

Mit dem größten globalen Observability-Netzwerk können Sie überwachen, von wo aus sich Ihre Benutzer verbinden und wie sie sich verbinden, und Probleme in über 105 Ländern schnell beheben.

Die IPM-Plattform Catchpoint

Ausfallsicherheit für Ihre wichtigsten Lösungsbereiche
Lösungen, die Ihren Kunden, Mitarbeitern, internen und externen Netzwerken, Anwendungen und APIs sowie Websites ein optimales Erlebnis bieten
Überwachen Sie von dort aus, wo es wichtig ist
Das weltweit größte Global Observability Network mit über 2800 Beobachtungspunkten in 106 Ländern, damit Sie von dort aus überwachen können, wo es für Sie wichtig ist.
Bewährte SaaS-Plattform für Unternehmen
Eine native SaaS-Plattform: unternehmenserprobt, sicher, skalierbar.
Sofortige Warnungen
Sie erhalten sofortige Benachrichtigungen über Leistungsprobleme, um mögliche Ausfallzeiten zu vermeiden.
Maßgeschneiderte Metriken
Erstellen Sie Dashboards, die sich auf die KPIs konzentrieren, die für Ihr Einzelhandelsgeschäft am wichtigsten sind.
Eingehende Berichterstattung
Erstellen Sie Berichte, die verwertbare Erkenntnisse für die Entscheidungsfindung liefern.
API-Unterstützung
Einfache Integration in vorhandene Tools und Arbeitsabläufe, um Ihr aktuelles technisches Paket zu erweitern.
Tools für die Zusammenarbeit
Gemeinsame Nutzung von Erkenntnissen durch verschiedene Teams für ein einheitliches Leistungsmanagement.
Experten, denen Sie vertrauen können
Kompetente, professionelle und verwaltete Dienstleistungen ermöglichen es Ihnen, sich auf Ihr Kerngeschäft zu konzentrieren.
Reifegradmodell-Ansatz
Vordenker in der Branche und Fachwissen, um Sie von einem Schnellstartpaket bis zur Reife der digitalen Widerstandsfähigkeit zu führen.
Ein Branchenführer
Ein Gartner Digital Experience Monitoring Magic Quadrant Leader.

Smart Manufacturing FAQs

What is IPM, and why is it critical for smart manufacturing?

Internet Performance Monitoring (IPM) provides deep visibility into every aspect of the Internet that impacts your business. It is crucial in manufacturing as the Internet is the new enterprise network, and it helps detect issues before they disrupt production lines, supply chains, or customer experiences.

How does IPM reduce downtime on the factory floor?

By monitoring protocols, endpoints, and connected devices in real time, IPM spots anomalies, such as latency, packet loss, or faulty sensor data, that often precede equipment failures. This enables proactive maintenance, avoiding costly unplanned downtime.

Can IPM support distributed manufacturing operations across multiple sites?

Yes. IPM continuously tracks connectivity between edge gateways, datacenters, and cloud services worldwide. It ensures resilient, consistent performance across remote factories, global suppliers, and international production lines.

How does IPM improve digital twin accuracy?

Digital twins rely on accurate, real-time IoT data. IPM ensures reliable data flow from devices to platforms like AWS IoT Core and Azure Digital Twin, preventing delays or data loss that could compromise simulations and predictive analytics.

What impact does IPM have on supply chain and logistics?

The platform monitors GPS, RFID, ERP, and cloud logistics integrations end-to-end, identifying disruptions before they affect just-in-time supply chains. Manufacturers gain real-time visibility, ensuring smooth inventory flow and efficient distribution.

Is IPM scalable for global smart manufacturing enterprises?

Absolutely. IPM is built for large, complex ecosystems, providing real-time monitoring across geographies, facilities, and digital touchpoints. It scales with business needs, ensuring resilience everywhere.

How does Catchpoint’s IPM fit with our existing monitoring tools?

IPM complements, rather than replaces, APM, NPM, or observability solutions. It provides an external, “outside-in” perspective — monitoring the actual digital experience across networks, cloud services, and IoT devices — so IT teams see issues traditional tools often miss.

What kind of ROI can manufacturers expect with IPM?

Reducing unplanned downtime delivers the fastest payback, as avoiding even a few hours of halted production can offset investment costs many times over. Manufacturers also see long-term ROI through improved supply chain visibility, higher product quality, and more efficient resource use.

Is Catchpoint IPM difficult to deploy across multiple sites and factories?

No. It’s designed for scalability and ease of rollout. Agents can be deployed across geographies and facilities quickly, and once active, they provide unified visibility across production systems, supply chains, and employee-facing apps.

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