Facility Utilization and monitoring : Enhancing Test Bed Utilization in the Automotive Industry

Use case: – This solution is designed for Test Bed & Equipment Utilization Monitoring across automotive R&D facilities. It helps track real-time activity, performance, and usage patterns of all test beds and equipment efficiently.

Goal: – The goal is to automate utilization tracking based on every activity happening on the test bed. This enables a centralized, real-time dashboard that enhances scheduling, planning, and overall decision-making for operations

Challenges :- Tracking multiple test beds manually is time-consuming and prone to errors. Teams rely heavily on follow-ups, leading to delays and inconsistent utilization reports. Without a centralized classification system, it becomes difficult to identify Running, Idle, Maintenance, or Breakdown hours accurately.

Solution :- The Brix Lab Utilization Application automatically retrieves activity hours from all connected test beds and equipment. It provides real-time dashboards, secure central data storage, and detailed equipment-level insights. With integrated analytics and issue/asset management, the system improves visibility, accuracy, and operational efficiency.