Step-level granularity

Manual Station

Every work step, interruption, and deviation — at a single workstation.

Step-level granularity

Manual Station

Every work step, interruption, and deviation — at a single workstation.

Single manual workstation with operator and camera mounted above

HOW IT WORKS

One camera —

every work step tracked and structured.

1

WORKSTATION CAMERA

Step-by-step process tracking

Every work step logged — pick, place, screw, inspect — with individual duration, sequence, and deviation from standard. No manual observation required. No disruption to production.

2

PROCESS ANALYSIS

Deviations, interruptions, and drift

Machine interruptions, waiting time, and process deviations detected automatically. Cycle-time drift across shifts identified before it becomes a quality or output problem.

WHAT YOU GET

From time study to

From time study to

always-on process intelligence.

always-on process intelligence.

Detailed workstep tracking — every action logged with duration and sequence

Cycle-time variance analysis — shift-over-shift and operator-over-operator

Machine interruption and waiting-time detection at the step level

Non-value-add activity identification — what is taking time without adding value

Deviation alerts — when process sequence or timing drifts from standard

DEPLOYMENT

1–2 weeks from camera installation to live workstep data

INTEGRATION

Standalone or integrated with MES and quality management systems

PRIVACY

Edge-processed, individual workers anonymised, no personal data retained

SCALE

Single station to full line and multi-site coverage

PAYBACK

Typically under 12 months based on current deployments

ABB improves production productivity by 15%+ with AI-powered shop floor intelligence

By turning optical shop floor data into real-time operational insights, the team identified bottlenecks, understood root causes, and achieved improvements that traditional lean methods could not have delivered in the same timeframe.

15%+ productivity improvement

Watch success story

ABB improves production productivity by 15%+ with AI-powered shop floor intelligence

By turning optical shop floor data into real-time operational insights, the team identified bottlenecks, understood root causes, and achieved improvements that traditional lean methods could not have delivered in the same timeframe.

15%+ productivity improvement

Watch success story

ABB improves production productivity by 15%+ with AI-powered shop floor intelligence

By turning optical shop floor data into real-time operational insights, the team identified bottlenecks, understood root causes, and achieved improvements that traditional lean methods could not have delivered in the same timeframe.

15%+ productivity improvement

Watch success story

ABB improves production productivity by 15%+ with AI-powered shop floor intelligence

By turning optical shop floor data into real-time operational insights, the team identified bottlenecks, understood root causes, and achieved improvements that traditional lean methods could not have delivered in the same timeframe.

15%+ productivity improvement

Watch success story

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Works across every production environment.

PRIVACY & SECURITY

For works councils

and employees.

Raw video deleted in 10 min

All processing happens on-device at the line. Raw footage never leaves the factory floor and is automatically deleted within ten minutes.

Processes tracked, not people

Almetra tracks entire processes and anonymises workers. No individual identification, no personal data retained. Approved by works councils across Europe.

High cybersecurity by design

Edge architecture means no raw data transits the network. Full cybersecurity compliance built into the deployment model from day one.

GDPR compliant

No personal data is stored or linked to individuals.

Works council co-decision

We support the formal co-determination process throughout rollout.

No performance ranking

KPIs reflect process bottlenecks — never individual output.

Open to audit

Works councils can review the system and its data practices at any time.

Workers know exactly what is captured and why. Works councils are involved from day one, not after the fact.

— Christian Steinler, Factory Manager, ABB Heidelberg

Questions?

We're happy to meet with your works council directly.

PRIVACY & SECURITY

For works councils

and employees.

Raw video deleted in 10 min

All processing happens on-device at the line. Raw footage never leaves the factory floor and is automatically deleted within ten minutes.

Processes tracked, not people

Almetra tracks entire processes and anonymises workers. No individual identification, no personal data retained. Approved by works councils across Europe.

High cybersecurity by design

Edge architecture means no raw data transits the network. Full cybersecurity compliance built into the deployment model from day one.

GDPR compliant

No personal data is stored or linked to individuals.

Works council co-decision

We support the formal co-determination process throughout rollout.

No performance ranking

KPIs reflect process bottlenecks — never individual output.

Open to audit

Works councils can review the system and its data practices at any time.

Workers know exactly what is captured and why. Works councils are involved from day one, not after the fact.

— Christian Steinler, Factory Manager, ABB Heidelberg

Questions?

We're happy to meet with your works council directly.

PRIVACY & SECURITY

For works councils

and employees.

Raw video deleted in 10 min

All processing happens on-device at the line. Raw footage never leaves the factory floor and is automatically deleted within ten minutes.

Processes tracked, not people

Almetra tracks entire processes and anonymises workers. No individual identification, no personal data retained. Approved by works councils across Europe.

High cybersecurity by design

Edge architecture means no raw data transits the network. Full cybersecurity compliance built into the deployment model from day one.

GDPR compliant

No personal data is stored or linked to individuals.

Works council co-decision

We support the formal co-determination process throughout rollout.

No performance ranking

KPIs reflect process bottlenecks — never individual output.

Open to audit

Works councils can review the system and its data practices at any time.

Workers know exactly what is captured and why. Works councils are involved from day one, not after the fact.

— Christian Steinler, Factory Manager, ABB Heidelberg

Questions?

We're happy to meet with your works council directly.

PRIVACY & SECURITY

For works councils

and employees.

Raw video deleted in 10 min

All processing happens on-device at the line. Raw footage never leaves the factory floor and is automatically deleted within ten minutes.

Processes tracked, not people

Almetra tracks entire processes and anonymises workers. No individual identification, no personal data retained. Approved by works councils across Europe.

High cybersecurity by design

Edge architecture means no raw data transits the network. Full cybersecurity compliance built into the deployment model from day one.

GDPR compliant

No personal data is stored or linked to individuals.

Works council co-decision

We support the formal co-determination process throughout rollout.

No performance ranking

KPIs reflect process bottlenecks — never individual output.

Open to audit

Works councils can review the system and its data practices at any time.

Workers know exactly what is captured and why. Works councils are involved from day one, not after the fact.

— Christian Steinler, Factory Manager, ABB Heidelberg

Questions?

We're happy to meet with your works council directly.

See every work step on your station —

continuously, not periodically.

Request a demo or a factory assessment. Most teams see their first workstep and cycle-time data within two weeks of camera installation.

Questions

answered.

What is Almetra and how is it different from a camera or video analytics system?

What kinds of factories and production environments does Almetra work in?

How long does deployment take — and what does implementation look like?

How does Almetra handle data privacy and worker concerns?

Does Almetra replace our existing MES, ERP, or PLC systems?

What outcomes can we realistically expect — and how quickly?

Is Almetra only useful for improving existing lines — or can it help with new products and ramp-ups?

What does the path from pilot to full deployment look like?

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