All Product Features at a Glance
Discover the full range of CESAR and FlowLine Consulting capabilities – from hardware to dashboards, security, integration and consulting.
Feature Categories
Each category covers a core area of the CESAR platform – from shopfloor data capture to corporate-level overviews.
Hardware & Sensors
The CESAR OEE BOX as the heart of data capture directly at the machine.
Plug & Play Installation
Commissioning in under 48 hours without production downtime.
Non-invasive
No intervention in machine controllers or IT infrastructure.
Edge Computing
Local data processing at the machine for minimal latency.
Multi-Sensor Support
Light barriers, current sensors, flow meters and more.
Retrofit-ready
Usable on machines of any age and manufacturer.
Industrial Enclosure
Rugged design for harsh shopfloor environments (IP-rated).
OEE Capture & Analysis
Precise real-time capture of all OEE components.
Availability
Automatic capture of all downtimes and micro-stops.
Performance
Continuous measurement of machine output vs. nominal capacity.
Quality
Real-time tracking of rejects and complaints.
Stop Analysis
Automatic categorization of all downtime reasons.
Micro-stop Detection
Detects short stops that conventional systems miss.
Changeover Tracking
Precise measurement of all format and product changes.
Dashboards & Reporting
Role-based dashboards for every hierarchy level.
Shopfloor Dashboard
Live display for operators right at the workstation.
Shift Lead View
Shift plan, stop analysis and daily reports at a glance.
Plant Overview
Compare all lines of a site in one view.
Corporate Dashboard
Global sites and OEE benchmarking for management.
Automated Shift Reports
Daily reports via email or download – automatically.
Export Functions
Data export as CSV, PDF or API for external systems.
Security & Compliance
Highest standards for data protection and machine safety.
Edge-First Architecture
Data stays local at the plant – only aggregated data is transmitted.
Encryption
End-to-end encryption of all data transmissions.
GDPR-compliant
Full compliance with European data protection regulations.
Role-based Access
RBAC: Each user sees only their authorized data.
Audit Log
Complete logging of all system accesses.
No IT Intervention
No changes to existing machine networks.
Integration & Connectivity
Flexible connectivity with existing systems and protocols.
OPC UA
Standardized machine communication for modern plants.
HTTP / Cloud-Ready
REST-based connection to cloud and third-party systems.
Digital I/O
Direct sensor connection for older machines without interfaces.
Multi-Protocol
Simultaneous support of multiple protocols per line.
Cloud Sync
Secure data synchronization between plant and corporate level.
REST API (planned)
Programmatic access to all CESAR data – coming soon.
Consulting & Services
Guidance by experienced engineers from the beverage industry.
Potential Analysis
Systematic identification of efficiency potential.
Factory Acceptance (FAT)
Manufacturer-independent supervision of new lines.
Optimization Consulting
Data-driven recommendations for OEE improvement.
Training
Training for operators, shift leads and management.
Acceptance Support
Support from first test run to final handover.
Continuous Operation Support
Ongoing support in continuous production.
Customer Benefits
What bottlers worldwide achieve with CESAR and FlowLine Consulting.
Higher OEE
Average +15% OEE increase in the first year through true transparency.
Fewer Hidden Losses
Up to -30% micro-stops through automatic detection and analysis.
Fast ROI
Amortization in under 6 hours of production time – no IT project needed.
Full Transparency
Real-time insight at line, plant and corporate level – anytime.
Scalable Worldwide
From one line to a global corporation – endlessly expandable.
Manufacturer-independent
Works with machines from all manufacturers and any age.
CESAR vs. Traditional Systems
Why CESAR is the faster and more efficient path to higher OEE.
With CESAR
- Plug & Play in under 48 hours
- No IT project, no production downtime
- Non-invasive – no machine intervention
- Real-time data from day one
- Retrofit for machines of any age
- Scalable from 1 line to global
Traditional MES
- ✕Months-long IT projects
- ✕High costs and external consultants
- ✕Deep intervention in machine controllers
- ✕Data often only available after weeks
- ✕Only suitable for modern machines
- ✕Complex scaling across sites
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Next Step?
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48h Plug & Play
Installation without production downtime.
100% Non-invasive
No intervention in machines or IT.
ROI < 6h
Amortization in record time.
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