Shop Floor Execution
Operator-friendly tools that guide work through every production stage — from SLS print through depowdering, wire EDM, CNC machining, finishing, and shipping.
Beyond the Schedule
A schedule is only useful if the shop floor can execute it. Most AM operations rely on verbal handoffs, paper travelers, and operators walking the floor to find their next job. Parts get lost between stages, priorities shift without communication, and operators waste time figuring out what to work on next.
Vectrik connects your schedule directly to the shop floor. Each production stage gets a dedicated digital queue. Operators log in, see their prioritized work, follow guided instructions, and record completions — all without leaving the workstation.
Stage Queues
Every production stage — depowder, wire EDM, CNC, finishing, QC — gets a dedicated work queue showing exactly what needs to be done, in priority order.
- Priority-ordered job cards with due-date urgency indicators
- One-tap start/complete actions for fast logging
- Estimated durations and elapsed time tracking per job
- Color-coded status: queued, in progress, completed, on hold
- Filter by machine, material, or work order
- Tablet and mobile-friendly interface for shop floor use
Multi-Stage Production Tracking
Track every job through the complete SLS production flow. Vectrik handles both build-level operations (print, depowder, EDM) and part-level operations (CNC, finishing, QC) seamlessly.
- Build-level tracking: SLS Print → Depowder → Wire EDM
- Part-level tracking: CNC Machining → Finishing → QC → Shipping
- Automatic transition from build-level to part-level after EDM cuts parts off the plate
- Real-time status updates across all connected screens
- Full history of who worked on each job and when
Digital Work Instructions
Eliminate tribal knowledge and reduce training time. Attach step-by-step instructions to any production stage so operators get clear guidance at the machine.
- Step-by-step procedures with text, photos, and checklists
- Version-controlled — operators always see the latest revision
- Part-specific and stage-specific instruction sets
- Operators check off steps as they complete them
- Completion logs for training verification and audit trails
- Accessible on any device — desktop, tablet, or phone
Shop Floor + Scheduling, Connected
What happens on the floor feeds back into the schedule in real time.
Live Schedule Updates
When an operator completes a stage, the Gantt view updates instantly. Managers see real progress, not yesterday's status report.
Bottleneck Detection
Queue depths per stage highlight where work is backing up. If CNC has 12 jobs queued and finishing has 2, you know where to focus.
Operator Accountability
Every start/stop is logged with operator ID and timestamp. Know who worked on every part at every stage — critical for traceability.