PES transforms paper-based changeover documentation into digital engineering change control—tracking robot programs, vision recipes, PLC parameters, and tooling modifications with full version control and traceability.
From initial request to verification sign-off, PES provides the digital infrastructure for controlled engineering changes.
Digital authorization to switch production from one product to another with approval workflows and scheduling.
Complete version control with before/after tracking of positions, paths, speeds, I/O, tool changes, and verification.
ROI adjustments, thresholds, reference images, tolerances, lighting, and pass/fail criteria with version history.
Timer values, counter presets, analog setpoints, recipe data blocks, and safety configuration change tracking.
Track which operator selected which recipe and when with full audit trail and unauthorized change alerts.
First-piece approval forms confirming changeover completeness with checklist sign-off and quality release.
End-of-arm tooling swaps, gripper changes, fixture modifications with installation verification.
Component and raw material substitutions with engineering approval and quality notification workflows.
Changeover trend analysis, duration tracking, and optimization insights to drive continuous improvement.
PES captures detailed change information for each automation system type with full before/after documentation.
Complete documentation of every robot program modification with verification results and rollback capability.
Version-controlled recipe modifications with reference image management and threshold documentation.
Controlled modification of controller settings with safety review requirements for critical parameters.
End-of-arm tooling and fixture modification tracking with installation verification checklists.
PES digitizes the manual forms your engineering team uses daily, ensuring complete traceability and version control.
Version-controlled documentation of every robot program modification with side-by-side before/after comparison.
Complete documentation of vision system modifications with reference image management and validation tracking.
First-piece approval forms confirming changeover completeness with multi-step sign-off workflow.
PES eliminates hours of manual documentation, backup verification, and change log filing—ensuring compliance while freeing your engineering team.
| Activity | Hours/Day | Days/Year | Annual Hours | FTE Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changeover documentation completion | 1-3 | 250 | 250-750 | 0.12-0.38 |
| Program/recipe backup verification | 0.5-1 | 250 | 125-250 | 0.06-0.12 |
| Setup verification/sign-off | 1-2 | 250 | 250-500 | 0.12-0.25 |
| Change log data entry/filing | 0.5-1 | 250 | 125-250 | 0.06-0.12 |
| Historical changeover analysis | 2-4 | 52 | 104-208 | 0.05-0.1 |
| Total Potential Savings | — | — | 854-1,958 | 0.41-0.97 |
Join manufacturers achieving 100% change traceability with digital documentation, version control, and automated verification workflows.