FAQ

Frequently asked Questions

Here we have gathered the answers to questions we frequently receive.

Smart tools combine traditional functions with sensors, processors, and connectivity to automate data collection and enhance production tracking.

Benefits include:

  • Better traceability & quality control
  • Reduced energy costs & environmental impact
  • Faster decision-making & improved efficiency

With in-house expertise, Binar Solutions customizes smart tools to meet your specific needs, delivering integrated hardware, software, and mechanics.

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Binar Production System (BPS) ensures quality at every stage by checking against predefined criteria. This simplifies defect identification and improves traceability, reducing errors and ensuring top-quality output.

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Material losses often result from undetected quality issues. BPS ensures quality control at every production stage, allowing early detection of defects based on predefined criteria. This reduces waste, improves efficiency, and enhances product consistency.

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SWDL is a process for updating software in electronic systems, particularly in the automotive industry, to optimize performance and security. By updating software, functionality can be improved, and product lifespan extended. SWDL is a crucial part of today’s digitalized manufacturing processes, where connected systems require continuous updates.

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EOL testing reduces defects, improves quality, and protects the brand. Thorough inspections ensure that all products meet high standards. This testing process helps detect manufacturing errors early, minimizing the risk of defective products reaching the market. As a result, customer satisfaction increases, and companies benefit from improved profitability.

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EOL is the final stage of manufacturing where products are tested before approval for delivery. This ensures that only flawless products reach the customer. EOL testing can include functional tests, quality checks, and stress analyses to confirm that the product meets all required standards. This step is crucial for maintaining high quality and reducing the risk of product recalls.

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A test system ensures that products function as intended before delivery. It can be customized for various types of tests and contributes to high quality and safety in production. Automating the testing process reduces the risk of defective products and helps identify issues before they reach the customer. Test systems range from manual tools to fully automated solutions that detect even the smallest defects in a product.

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MES captures live production data, visualizing key metrics on LED displays and web dashboards for immediate insights

You can track:

  • Product flow and individual progress.
  • Inventory levels and traceability data.
  • Defects or disruptions for proactive action.

This boosts engagement, efficiency, and process transparency across teams.

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Binar’s is built on the principle that it should be easy to do things right.

  • Intuitive design – Simple, user-friendly interfaces.
  • Standardized workflows – Ensuring consistency in production.
  • Minimal training required – Easy adoption for all employees.

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  • Software installation – Managed by Binar.
  • Hardware installation – Typically handled by the customer or their supplier.
  • Plug-and-play solutions – Ready for immediate use.

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Yes! We integrate third-party systems with Binar’s solutions.
✔ Our experienced technicians ensure seamless connectivity and efficiency.
✔ We work with various hardware and software partners.

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MES/BPS Automation is a customized production system that monitors, automates, and optimizes manufacturing.

By integrating data across production, BPS Automation:

  • Optimizes workflows – Maximizes efficiency.
  • Utilizes Big Data – Turns insights into action.
  • Improves machine & human collaboration.

Built on proven modules, yet tailored to each customer’s needs.

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BPS (Binar Production System) is a modular MES system that monitors and controls production processes.

  • Flexible & customizable – Select the modules you need.
  • Real-time insights – Make data-driven decisions instantly.
  • Supports Lean production – Optimizes workflow efficiency.

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An MES system provides real-time production monitoring, allowing immediate fault detection without delay. With Binars MES system, you can access live production insights via mobile, computer, or tablet, ensuring quick response times and fewer disruptions.

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A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) bridges the gap between production and enterprise systems, providing real-time insights.

With MES, ERP, and production systems communicating, you achieve:

  • Just-in-time production – Making the right product at the right time.
  • Reduced inventory – Lower storage costs.
  • Shorter lead times – Faster order fulfillment.

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Kaizen (改善) means “continuous improvement” in Japanese. 

  • Small, ongoing improvements lead to major long-term gains.
  • Involves all employees to eliminate inefficiencies.
  • Core principle of Lean production.

By embracing Kaizen, businesses achieve:

  • Better efficiency
  • Lower costs
  • Higher quality

Industry 4.0 represents the fourth industrial revolution, integrating IoT, AI, robotics, and cloud computing into smart, self-optimizing factories.

Key benefits:

  • Real-time data analytics & automation
  • Predictive maintenance & efficiency gains
  • Personalized production & reduced waste

Companies embracing Industry 4.0 enhance competitiveness, improve scalability, and future-proof operations.

  • IoT (Internet of Things) connects devices for data exchange, enhancing efficiency and automation.
  • IIoT (Industrial IoT) applies these concepts to B2B industrial environments, enabling smarter manufacturing, predictive maintenance, and cost optimization.

IIoT is a core driver of Industry 4.0, helping companies boost profitability through data-driven decision-making.

AI enhances manufacturing by:

  • Automating processes – Reducing manual tasks and improving efficiency.
  • Predictive analytics – Forecasting maintenance needs and preventing failures.
  • Quality control – Identifying defects using machine vision.
  • Optimizing production planning – Improving resource allocation and efficiency.
  • Enhancing decision-making – Analyzing vast amounts of data for strategic insights.

AI implementation requires expertise and investment but offers significant competitive advantages in efficiency, reliability, and innovation.

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Digitalization has transformed the industry in several ways:

  • Automation: Increased efficiency and reduced costs.
  • Data-driven decisions: Optimizing operations with real-time analytics.
  • Connectivity: IoT enables seamless machine communication.
  • Predictive maintenance: Prevents failures by analyzing machine data.
  • Flexibility: Adapts production to demand changes.
  • Remote monitoring & control: Enhances operational efficiency and safety.

These advancements improve competitiveness, productivity, and cost efficiency but require investments in new technologies and business transformation.

Our LED displays are robust and customizable for demanding environments. They provide clear information for more efficient and safer workflows. Businesses can choose from various sizes, brightness levels, and features to find the best solution for their operations.

Binar’s products and systems are used worldwide, primarily in:

  • Manufacturing – Automating and optimizing production.
  • Warehousing & logistics – Enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

Our solutions improve productivity, traceability, and process control across various industries.

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Yes! Binar customizes both software and hardware to match your unique requirements.

  • User-friendly interfaces tailored to your workflow
  • Modular systems for flexibility
  • In-house development & production for fast adjustments

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A takted production system balances workloads to:

  • Reduce production fluctuations
  • Improve resource allocation
  • Ensure consistent quality

By synchronizing processes, takt helps identify bottlenecks, reduce lead times, and improve efficiency.

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Smart factories are highly automated production facilities that organize and optimize themselves with minimal human intervention. They feature connected systems, remote monitoring, and real-time data analysis, resulting in higher productivity, better decision-making, and increased flexibility.

At Binar, we digitize industry with modular hardware and software solutions, tailored to each customer’s needs.

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Automated production involves using machines and robots to carry out manufacturing processes without human intervention. It can apply to an entire production line or specific tasks like welding, assembly, or measurement.

Benefits include increased efficiency, precision, and reduced costs. However, automation requires investments in technology, staff training, and operational restructuring. While it can improve productivity, it may also impact job availability if new skill-based roles are not introduced.

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Binar digitizes production with modular smart manufacturing systems.

  • Connected machines & real-time data – Better insights and efficiency.
  • Full traceability – Data integration with ERP & databases.
  • Error prevention – Smart poka-yoke tools eliminate mistakes.

We offer customized solutions for Industry 4.0, improving productivity, flexibility, and decision-making.

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Binar provides smart warehouse systems to improve picking and logistics.

  • Pick to Light technology – Faster, error-free picking.
  • Digital instructions & smart displays – Real-time guidance.
  • FIFO & flow rack integration – Optimized stock management.

By automating key warehouse processes, we enhance efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings.

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Poka-Yoke (ポカヨケ) is a Lean manufacturing concept meaning “mistake-proofing.” It prevents errors before they occur, improving efficiency and quality.

  • Developed by Toyota’s Shigeo Shingo
  • Eliminates human errors in production
  • Reduces defects & rework

Key methods include:

  • Contact methods – Sensors ensure correct assembly.
  • Fixed-value methods – Prevent missing process steps.
  • Motion-sequence methods – Ensure tasks are done in order.

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Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) measures manufacturing efficiency by analyzing:

  • Availability – Machine uptime.
  • Performance – Speed vs. capacity.
  • Quality – Defect-free production.

By tracking OEE, companies:

  • Reduce downtime
  • Optimize speed
  • Improve product quality

Used in Lean & TPM strategies, OEE is a key metric for maximizing productivity.

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Our MES system, Binar Production System (BPS), automates data collection and quickly calculates OEE/TAK with reliability and ease. BPS also visualizes real-time productivity on display boards and online, helping you track processes, identify losses, and optimize production efficiently.

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Both Takt and Andon are core Lean principles used to improve production efficiency.

  • Takt creates a steady production pace by breaking down volumes into daily targets, reducing delays and bottlenecks.
  • Andon is a visual system for identifying and addressing disruptions in real-time, minimizing quality issues and downtime.
    A structured Takt & Andon system ensures smooth workflows, prevents costly overtime, and increases profitability.

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Pick to Light streamlines order picking with illuminated indicators, offering:

  • Higher accuracy & efficiency – Reduces errors and speeds up order fulfillment.
  • Better inventory management – Real-time stock insights.
  • Lower labor costs – Less manual scanning and searching.
  • Improved safety – Minimizes the need for climbing and manual handling.
  • Enhanced customer service – Faster, more accurate deliveries.

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These warehouse management systems use lights to guide workers in picking or placing items.

  • Pick to Light directs workers to the correct storage location for order fulfillment.
  • Put to Light indicates where received items should be stored.

Both systems improve accuracy, efficiency, and real-time inventory visibility while reducing manual scanning and search time. They also help lower labor costs and enhance warehouse safety.

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ROI (Return on Investment) is calculated by dividing profit by the total investment cost, giving a percentage return. Experience shows that companies investing in Lean often achieve ROI in the hundreds or even thousands of percent. Beyond financial gains, Lean also improves employee well-being, customer satisfaction, and environmental impact.

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Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a method for improving equipment efficiency and optimizing business processes. Developed in Japan in the 1970s, TPM focuses on proactive maintenance strategies to prevent breakdowns and enhance machine productivity.

TPM & Lean:

  • While Lean is a philosophy for reducing waste, TPM is a structured method for minimizing downtime, speed losses, and quality defects.
  • Increasing automation makes TPM crucial for maintaining operator knowledge and preventing temporary fixes instead of long-term solutions.

With growing industrial automation, TPM is gaining global interest as a key strategy for efficiency.

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Both are process improvement methods, but they have different focuses:

  • Lean minimizes waste and optimizes workflow efficiency.
  • Six Sigma reduces process variations and defects.

Lean originates from Toyota’s production system, while Six Sigma, developed by Motorola, aims for near-perfect quality levels. Many companies combine them into Lean Six Sigma, which eliminates waste while ensuring consistent quality, ultimately saving costs and improving performance.

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Lean increases productivity, reduces costs, improves quality, and makes operations more flexible. A focus on continuous improvement leads to sustainable results. One of Lean’s biggest advantages is its ability to eliminate waste in various forms, such as unnecessary transportation or waiting times. By constantly analyzing and adjusting processes, companies can reduce expenses while improving customer service.

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Lean utilizes methods such as 5S for workplace organization, Kaizen for continuous improvement, and Just-In-Time for efficient production. Kanban and Value Stream Mapping help optimize workflows.

  • 5S involves creating a structured and clean workplace to prevent inefficiencies.
  • Kaizen is based on continuous small improvements that lead to significant results.
  • Just-In-Time reduces inventory costs by ensuring products are produced and delivered only when needed.

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Lean Manufacturing is a production philosophy aimed at creating more value with fewer resources by eliminating waste. By optimizing processes, efficiency and quality can be improved. Lean focuses on minimizing unnecessary resource usage and creating a more streamlined workflow. Implementing lean practices helps companies reduce costs, increase productivity, and enhance customer satisfaction.

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With 35+ years of experience, Binar specializes in industrial IT and electronics, providing custom-built solutions tailored to each client.

We offer:

  • High expertise in prototyping, testing & production technology
  • Modular solutions for faster development & cost efficiency
  • Strong customer support & rapid response times

Our innovation-driven approach ensures optimized, future-proof solutions for your business.

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Yes! We handle maintenance, repairs, and replacements—even for obsolete components long after production ends.

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Yes! Binar delivers to customers worldwide, ensuring fast and reliable shipping.

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Delivery times depend on:

✔ Product type – Standard vs. customized solutions.
✔ Customization level – More tailored solutions may take longer.

Thanks to our ready-to-use modules and in-house production, we ensure fast deliveries.

Yes! All software licenses include a service contract where you choose your level of support:

✔ Standard support during office hours
✔ Optional 24/7 support, 365 days a year

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Yes, we offer:

✔ 12-month warranty on hardware
✔ 3-month warranty on software

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✔ Yes! All licensed software includes a service agreement.
✔ Ensures system reliability and long-term performance.
✔ Flexible support levels based on customer needs.

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Yes! Our experienced experts provide customized support options:

  • Standard support during office hours.
  • Extended support up to 24/7, year-round, tailored to your needs.

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Insufficient expertise or resources can disrupt operations. Binar provides specialized IT experts, tools, and support to strengthen your IT department. Our team fills skill gaps, offers strategic guidance, and helps implement best practices to optimize performance.

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Industries often face risks when critical knowledge is held by a single employee. If they leave, undocumented expertise is lost. By partnering with Binar, you gain access to expert support when needed, ensuring continuity and mitigating risk.

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