From Paper To Platform: Streamlining Shop Floor Operation
Digitizing shop floor operations, eliminating operator paperwork, and scaling with confidence
- Client
- Global manufacturing company with operations in Central Europe
- Focus
- Paperless processes, SCADA system integration, UX optimization
- Technologies
- Ignition SCADA, Python, SQL, mobile (Zebra), custom UI/UX
- Engagement
- Ongoing partnership since 2021
Digital demands without internal IT capacity.
A globally recognized manufacturer with no in-house software team needed a partner to deliver, lead, and scale development long-term. They’d already chosen a SCADA-based platform (Ignition) but lacked a reliable, agile dev team to build on it, needing independent design and development of custom tools, deep understanding of manufacturing workflows, and long-term collaboration with proactive technical guidance.
Agile delivery, practical innovation, operator-first UX.
TechPath came in as a full-cycle partner, UX to backend to deployment, building and running a dedicated development team.
Phase 1: Start small, earn trust
Focused on tools for production inputs to simplify the operator experience and cut paper-based documentation: responsive UI for desktop kiosks and mobile Zebra devices, automated data fields, custom keypad components replacing native keyboards, and context-aware notifications.
Phase 2: Platform optimization and custom enhancements
Smart input system for optimized alphanumeric entry, improved CRUD performance for large real-time data, fast rendering of aggregated visualizations, and fallback modes for device/scanner failures.
What’s Next: Scaling from Local to Global Solutions
The client invited TechPath to contribute to global-level initiatives across multiple sites and countries. TechPath launched a specialized, on-demand, Ignition-certified development team to design, deliver, and maintain scalable industrial solutions across the client’s global manufacturing ecosystem.
Sustainable digital growth and reduced operator overhead.
- Reduced operator workload via automation
- Elimination of paper forms in key production steps
- Unified design across systems for easier onboarding
- Agile response to business needs via an on-demand team
“Achieved a fully operational, responsive development model without hiring or managing an internal IT team, with proven scalability.”
We don’t just implement what’s asked; we co-create and continuously improve. Our proactive mindset, technical expertise, and deep understanding of industrial workflows make us an ideal partner for long-term collaboration.
Ready to scale your industrial operations? Let’s talk about how TechPath Advisors can help you digitize, automate, and grow, with confidence.