Google Cloud Manufacturing Data Engine with Cortex Framework

Accelerating innovation with Development Mode: With Development Mode, manufacturers have more flexibility to delete configuration objects, which is particularly valuable in development and proof-of-concept (PoC) environments. This helps accelerate the innovation cycle by making it easier and less time-consuming to experiment with new data models.

Ingest time-shifted data with historical metadata linking: This feature uses event-time to map the correct metadata instances, which are extended with a “valid from” timestamp. This means manufacturers can load historical data at a later date and MDE will insert it into the right place in the timeline, ensuring accurate historical data representation of your data. This is helpful for manufacturers who need to load data out of order, and in turn makes it easier to analyze historical trends and patterns to optimize their operations.

Streamlining IT and OT with Configuration Packages: MDE Configuration Packages provide a powerful new way to merge factory floor data with your core enterprise systems by creating and packaging industry and use case-specific MDE configurations. Manufacturers can bridge the IT and OT gap, packaging their OT data from MDE in predictable schemas for integration within Cortex Framework alongside supply chain, marketing, finance, and sustainability data.

These powerful new features along with faster IT and OT data integration unlock a spectrum of transformative use-cases.

For example, manufacturers can visualize optimizing production schedules based on real-time demand signals from their marketing campaigns, or accurately forecast financial impacts by correlating machine performance with ERP financial data. They can enhance sustainability initiatives by analyzing energy consumption alongside production output.