Production traceability without MES complexity
Plug in. Print labels. Full traceability.
MES systems cost millions and take years to implement. AmpliFlow Box gives you production labels, quality documentation, and equipment tracking with a simple plug-and-play setup. Add more devices as you scale - no project overhead.
For manufacturing companies that need ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100 compliance.
Traceability requirements, but MES is overkill
ISO 9001 clause 8.5.2 requires product identification and traceability. But traditional MES systems are expensive, complex, and take forever to implement.
MES costs millions
Traditional MES implementations run into millions in licenses, consulting, and integration. Often overkill for your actual traceability needs.
Years to implement
MES projects take 12-24 months. By the time it's live, your requirements have changed. And you still need IT for every modification.
Manual label writing
Without automation, operators handwrite labels or use disconnected systems. Illegible handwriting, missing batch numbers, no link to quality records.
Audit traceability gaps
Auditors ask to trace a part back to its inspection. You dig through paper records hoping the operator wrote down the right batch number.
Production labels linked to your quality system
AmpliFlow Box connects your checklists to label printers on the shop floor. Complete a step, print a label. Full traceability without MES complexity.
WIP labels at each station
Operator completes a checklist step, label prints automatically with part number, batch, operator name, and timestamp. Traceability through the entire production process.
Quality checkpoint documentation
ISO 9001 clause 8.6 requires release verification. Quality check completed? Label prints as proof. Links the inspection record to the physical product.
Equipment calibration labels
ISO 9001 clause 7.1.5 requires calibrated equipment. Calibration checklist completed? Status label prints with next calibration due date. Visible on the equipment.
Shipping labels on release
Final inspection passed? Shipping label prints automatically. Customer-specific label formats. Barcode for scanning at receiving.
Non-conformance identification
Deviation registered? Red HOLD label prints immediately. Clear identification of non-conforming product per ISO 9001 clause 8.7. No mix-ups.
PLC integration (coming)
Connect to production equipment for automatic data logging. Quality data from machines without manual entry. Full production visibility.
Where AmpliFlow Box fits in manufacturing
Common scenarios where companies use AmpliFlow Box to bridge their quality system with shop floor operations.
"AmpliFlow, which understands both management systems and IT, is a perfect partner. They have helped us with a smooth and logical structure with exactly the IT tools needed to pass a certification audit."
Built for manufacturing quality standards
AmpliFlow Box helps you meet traceability and identification requirements across major manufacturing standards.
ISO 9001
Meet clause 8.5.2 (identification and traceability), 8.6 (release of products), 7.1.5 (monitoring and measuring resources), and 8.7 (control of nonconforming outputs).
IATF 16949
Automotive quality requirements. Production part traceability, control plans with documented evidence, calibration management visible on equipment.
AS9100
Aerospace quality requirements. Configuration management, first article inspection documentation, critical item identification and traceability.
Checklists
Trigger label printing automatically when checklist steps complete. Full audit trail linking labels to quality records.
Questions about AmpliFlow Box for manufacturing
Common questions from production and quality managers.
How is this different from a regular label printer?
A regular label printer requires someone to design and print labels manually. AmpliFlow Box connects your checklists to the printer - when an operator completes a step, the label prints automatically with all the right data. No manual entry, no typos, full traceability back to the quality record.
What if the printer runs out of labels mid-shift?
AmpliFlow tracks printer status and alerts you when labels are running low. If a print fails, the operator sees an error message and can retry. Nothing is lost, and failed prints are logged for investigation.
Can we use our existing label printers?
We currently support Brother QL series and Honeywell ZPL printers. If you have other printers, contact us and we'll investigate compatibility. Adding new printer support is straightforward.
How does this help during audits?
Auditors love traceability. With AmpliFlow Box, every label links back to the checklist completion that triggered it. Ask about a specific part? Pull up the label, see who completed the inspection, when, and what they verified. All in seconds.
What about harsh production environments?
AmpliFlow Box is designed for industrial use. The device itself stays in a protected location (office, server room). Only the printer sits at the workstation. Printers are relatively cheap to replace if damaged.
Can operators print labels on demand?
Labels can be configured to print automatically when checklist steps complete, or operators can trigger prints manually from the checklist interface. You decide what works best for each use case.
What data goes on the labels?
Anything from your checklist: part numbers, batch numbers, serial numbers, operator name, timestamps, inspection results, customer references, barcodes, QR codes. Labels are fully configurable per use case.
Have more questions?
We're happy to discuss how AmpliFlow Box fits your production environment.
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