Information Powered Best-in-class manufacturers rely on IGear software to drive mission-critical production applications – and optimize employee productivity. Closing the Gap IGear closes the gap between ... Information Technologies (IT) and Operational Technologies (OT) Office Workers and Frontline Workers ... to automate complex manufacturing processes and empower decision-makers. Platforms CONNECT - Data Service Platform CONNECT is a manufacturing data service platform that provides ETL/ELT capabilities among a diverse set of technologies to include factory floor devices, applications, and data structures to enable on-prem solutions and a “pipe” between the factory floor and the cloud. ​ CONNECT leverages open standard and native protocols to enable both the control of a process in a mission critical capacity as well as the movement of data between systems in real-time or batch. CONNECT can run on-prem, hybrid (Edge), or in the cloud depending on application requirements and has become a standard platform among leading companies due to its proven track record for reliability, fault tolerance, and flexibility for more than 20 years. SQUEAKS - Productivity Platform SQUEAKS is a visualization and action management platform for everything that happens on the factory floor. When critical events and negative data trends occur, SQUEAKS kicks-in with 1) targeted alerts that include workflows and escalation rules that cannot be ignored, 2) real-time metrics and dashboards broadcast across digital signage displays throughout the plant, and 3) interactive One-Source boards on the plant floor that enable collaboration to quickly solve problems and advance continuous improvement activities. ​ With SQUEAKS running as an app in Microsoft Teams, everything that happens in SQUEAKS is now seamlessly integrated with Microsoft Teams, converging OT and IT networks by extending Teams to the plant floor while improving collaboration and communication between office workers and frontline workers. MES Solutions ASSIST - Product Traceability & Process Interlocking ASSIST is IGear’s solution for contextualizing real-time, serialized manufacturing data to include individual products, consumed components, cycle anomalies, associated process data, defect tracking, and operator information. The result is a digital, on-demand traceability and genealogy birth certificate for each product. ​ ASSIST can interface with every control system and machine in the process to validate and control the flow of good products from machine-to-machine, while preventing non-conforming products from leaving the plant. When ASSIST is fully implemented, individually serialized products associated with operator mistakes and/or machine failures will not be cleared for shipment to the end customer. ASSIST integrates with ERP systems to automate the broadcast of production schedules, bill-of-material information, and part/recipe specifications to the factory floor while also providing real-time inventory status information back to the ERP system. SQUEAKS PI - Production Intelligence SQUEAKS PI (Production Intelligence) is IGear’s solution for measuring manufacturing performance and contextualizing manufacturing data by work center, product type, production day, shift, machine fault, root cause, and more. With real-time machine connectivity, data is aggregated at various levels of granularity and is published to SQUEAKS in the form of metrics and datasets to be used in SQUEAKS dashboards in an off-the-shelf manner. ​ Additionally, SQUEAKS PI provides configurable business rules to trigger squeaks messages based on machine data and events in real-time, providing an off-the-shelf data source for escalating alerts and workflows through the SQUEAKS platform. SQUEAKS PI needs only a single part count input to calculate accurate manufacturing performance to include cycle time, downtime, and OEE. IGear Complem ents The T ools You Already Use. IGear gets the most out of the best-in-class technologies and tools you already have in-place. We embrace open standards and native protocols to leverage your current technology investments and keep your costs low. Microsoft Partnership IGear complements Microsoft products to accelerate innovation, optimize operations, empower workers, and enhance customer satisfaction. Microsoft Teams Microsoft 365 Microsoft Azure Open AI Teams + IGear Running as an app within Teams, SQUEAKS provides real-time, plant floor visibility into what’s important now – escalating critical alerts from machines and drops in performance to ensure nothing important is going to slip through the cracks. Azure + IGear CONNECT provides an information pipeline between the technologies and systems on the shop floor to Azure – unlocking valuable data, with context, for cloud-based analytics tools and business applications to take advantage of. Open AI + IGear Given today’s labor market, IGear software helps manufacturers leverage the latest in information technology tools such as AI to innovate and solve problems faster with less resources. Ignition + IGear After a concerning event is made visible on the Ignition screen, SQUEAKS directs it to the right person in a targeted fashion with workflows that provide guidance and escalation rules that create a greater sense of urgency. IGear recognizes the importance of timely information in the hands of the right people. In manufacturing, any number of events can cause a machine to drop out of automatic or a key performance metric to fall short of the goal. ​ Highlighting where action is required is critical given the importance of uptime, product quality, customer satisfaction and employee safety. ​ IGear improves production efficiency and increases profitability by ... ​ Driving action and extending visibility of critical events and KPIs ​ Moving data between technologies for real-time process control Contextualizing data and events for cloud applications AI enablement ​

SQUEAKS + TEAMS SQUEAKS for Microsoft Teams 300 Million people already use Microsoft Teams to communicate and collaborate, chat, share files, conduct meetings, ... ​ • “Centralized”, common, familiar platform • No need to install a new app Extend visibility into plant operations and drive action based on events (machine faults, drops in performance, operator call for, etc.) that demand attention. ​ • “Personalized” experience – tune in to what matters • Proven production principles – modern technology Closing the gap between office workers and frontline workers Escalating Alerts Drive action with targeted messages, workflows, and escalation rules. Shorten Response Times Receive “escalated” alerts in a Teams Chat – autom atically generated from a PLC, HMI, etc. HMI on plant floor Equipment faults from PLCs Know the status of every concerning event - clarify ownership, drive accountability and create a greater sense of urge nc y. Metrics & Data Know what’s important now by extending visibility of critical KPIs. Real-time SQUEAKS dashboard on plant floor Optimize Collaboration Concerning gaps in performance relative to goal are pushed into a Teams Chat to the right people – minimizing distractions ​ SQUEAKS Metrics & Dashboards are visible on production displays at the line and within Microsoft Teams SQUEAKS ​ Consolidate information in one place for better decision making and problem solving SQUEAKS interactive display on plant floor Find Information Faster Ask the SQUEAKS bot to find what you need to save time and know you are working with the latest information. ​ Consolidate SharePoint files, web pages (from HMI screens, etc.), Microsoft 365 files, PDF documents, video streams, etc. - in one place. SQUEAKS Browser App Access the SQUEAKS website inside of Teams. Full user Home Page access wit h integrated security.

SQUEAKS Productivi ty Platf orm Productivity is Everything Ensuring an efficient production line requires that key stakeholders in the process receive immediate notification when things start to go south. SQUEAKS by IGear employs innovative smart technology and an advanced software system to alert your team members, anywhere they are, with relevant and actionable information. The result is faster response time, more accurate issue analysis, and shorter downtime – all of which lead to greater company profitability. SQUEAKS, Enables You To: Drive More Immediate Action • Better Leverage Information Extend Access & Visibility • Improve Company Culture DRIVE ACTION LEVERAGE INFORMATION EXTEND VISIBILITY IMPROVE CULTURE DRIVE ACTION Interact with live information from automation and manufacturing applications ​ Generate alerts with user-defined workflows to provide guidance and enforce standards ​ Clarify ownership – drive accountability ​ Escalate nonconforming alerts to appropriate personnel ​ Cut response times – solve problems faster ​ Minimize distractions – tune into what matters most ​ ​ Reduce respons e tim e by 40% LEVERAGE INFORMATION ​ Eliminate manual, non-value-added tasks ​ Synchronize information across all your data sources in real-time ​ Aggregate dissimilar OT/IT information sources in one platform ​ Zero paper, Zero Labor ​ Greater Sustainability Improve agility and mobility with a more connected workforce ​ Utilize technology to optimize operations and heighten productivity ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Time savings of up to 85% EXTEND VISIBILITY Provide at-a-glance feedback on KPIs across your enterprise ​ Expand visibility of plant floor activities to the office network ​ Know if you are winning today ​ Draw attention to performance gaps and process abnormalities ​ Adjust to concerning situations in real time ​ View many sources of information simultaneously for better decisions ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Productivity ROI < 6 months IMPROVE CULTURE Improve team leader’s skills and enhance their odds of success ​ Make the team member’s job easier ​ Bridge the gap between the frontline and office worker ​ Accelerate the rollout of standards and best practices ​ Recognize employees for a job well done ​ Collaborate with team members – anytime, anywhere ​ Engage employees – improve employee retention & morale ​ Countless benefits of engaged employees With SQUEAKS, Your Team Can: Reduce Response Rates By 40% • Create a Time Savings of up to 85% Realize an ROI of Less than 6 Months • Empower a More-Engaged Workforce Introducing SQUEAKS - Productivity is Everything Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Request A Demo Squeaks Demo Videos SQUEAKS is Ushering in a New Era in Visual Management Boards. Smarter, Faster & More Targeted With Greater Reach ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Built on the fundamental principles of visual management, employee engagement, and team problem-solving – SQUEAKS brings Visual Management and KPI Boards into the digital 21st Century. Visual Management Boards - OneSource Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Download the SQUEAKS Comparison sheet SQUEAKS The Cutting Edge In Worker Productivity Software SQUEAKS enables every employee to focus on the same uniform set of goals and facilitates their ability to more immediately respond to performance gaps, concerning events, and process abnormalities. SQUEAKS Solves Problems Faster Overview Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Real-Time Alerts For Real-Time Response By leveraging real-time information, SQUEAKS provides you and your entire team with the immediate visibility that drives more immediate response times; you’re able to more quickly correct problems, maintain uninterrupted workflow, and address escalation rules. Resolve Issues Faster SQUEAKS provides total Visibility around concerning events or process abnormalities – delivering the right information to the right people, immediately and wherever they are. SQUEAKS drives Action – providing guidance and encouraging teamwork while specifying ownership and driving accountability until the problem is solved. SQUEAKS works in the Now – leveraging real-time Information that enables faster, more productive decision making. Consequential Manufacturing Problem With downtime measured in thousands of dollars per minute, and with product quality and employee safety an even more significant concern, every second matters – especially on the shop floor. ​ S pread-Too-Thin Employees Hampered by a shortage of skilled workers, manufacturers are asking employees to cover more ground and support more systems – requiring them to deal with more problems throughout the day. ​ Information Overload With the vast amount of data brought on by smart machines and intelligent sensors, it is easy for workers to be overwhelmed and under informed. Eliminate Costly Challenges Realize Greater Benefits Faster Problem Solving Leads To: Zero Product Defects ​ No Line Stoppages ​ No Scrap ​ Lower Employee Turnover ​ No Missed Deliveries Zero Downtime ​ No Bottlenecks ​ Fewer Employee Accidents ​ Lower Labor Costs ​ No Waste In Manufacturing, Every Second Matters, Every Dollar Counts Serving the Best To The Best SQUEAKS is already enthusiastically embraced by some of the world’s leading manufacturers. CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORIES SQUEAKS combines lean production principles with modern communications technologies to solve high-impact manufacturing problems. Track and enforce strict adherence to workflow procedures, and immediately alert the right people when quality-control limits are exceeded. Escalate non-conformance or regulatory-compliance concerns to the plant manager. Implement 100% product traceability and tighter process control to prevent bad product from advancing down the production line. Distribute troubleshooting and instruction documents along with downtime fault communication reducing action start times from one (1) hour to one (1) minute. Provide rapid feedback of product identification with the customer when a defective product issue occurs and establish the smallest range of a recall campaign. Communicate performance measures throughout the plant via smart LED displays to drive awareness and a culture for continuous improvement. Reduce injuries and OSHA-related incidents by enabling safety managers to immediately share with team members photos and videos of violations. Utilize the Industry 4.0 communication platform to seamlessly integrate with internally developed real-time process and performance mobile apps.

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IGear, LLC Privacy Policy In this Privacy Policy (“Policy”), references to “We”, “Us” or “Our” means IGear, LLC , whose registered address is 8016 Vine Crest Ave, Louisville, KY 40222 . ​ This Privacy Policy shall govern Our use of any Personal Information collected by Us concerning your use of https://igear.com (“Our Site”). The use of information collected through Our Site shall be limited to the purposes under this Policy. ​ IGear, LLC understands that your privacy is important to you and that you care about how your personal and non-personal information is used and shared online. We respect and value the privacy of everyone who visits Our Site and will only collect and use information in ways that are useful to you and in a manner consistent with your rights and Our obligations under the law. ​ Please read this Privacy Policy carefully and ensure that you understand it. If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, the practices of this website or your dealings with this website, you may contact Us at info@igear.com . ​ 1. Introduction This Policy applies to Our Processing of your Personal Information when you access and/or use Our Site. This Policy would apply to you as a visitor, end-user, representative, end-customer, as applicable. This Privacy Policy applies only to your use of Our Site and does not extend to any websites that are linked to from Our Site (whether We provide those links or whether they are shared by other users). We have no control over how your data is collected, stored or used by other websites and We advise you to check the privacy policies of any such websites before providing any information to them. ​ 2. 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We may use your Personal Information in the following ways: To respond to communications from you, To carry out market research, To analyze your use of Our site, To gather feedback to enable Us to continually improve Our site and your user experience, To adapt your preferences to your experience on Our site, In addition to this, with your permission and/or where permitted by law, We may also use your Personal Information for marketing purposes which may include contacting you by email AND/OR telephone AND/OR text message AND/OR post AND/OR web push notifications with information, news and offers on Our Services. ​ We will not, however, send you any spam and will take all reasonable steps to ensure that we comply with the applicable law in this regard. 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Data Retention Period IGear, LLC retains the Personal Information collected where an ongoing legitimate business requires retention of such Personal Information such as for litigation/defense purposes, as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, maintain accurate financial and other records, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. In the absence of a need to retain your Personal Information as specified herein, We will either delete or aggregate your Personal Information or, if this is not possible then We will securely store your Personal Information and isolate it from any further Processing until deletion is possible. ​ 7. Data Security Your Personal Information is extremely important to us. We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the Personal Information that We collect and Process. The measures We use are designed to provide a level of security appropriate to the risk of Processing your Personal Information. 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If a parent or guardian becomes aware that his or her child has provided Us with Personal Information, he or she should write to Us at the email address set forth in this Policy. ​ 10. International Transfer of Personal Information Your Personal Information and files including their backups are stored on our servers and the servers of companies we hire to provide services to Us. Your Personal Information may be transferred across national borders because We have servers located in the United State of America, and the companies we hire to help Us run our business may be located in different countries around the world. ​ International Transfer The information that we collect from you may be transferred to and stored in a country outside the European Economic Area (EEA). It may also be Processed by staff operating outside the EEA who work for Us or our partners. 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SQ UEAKS PI Actionable Insights Production Intelligence SQUEAKS PI (Production Intelligence) is an off-the-shelf data source for the SQUEAKS platform and provides for the easy integration of valuable manufacturing information into the SQUEAKS platform. ​ With a single part-count input combined with contextual information about that input, SQUEAKS PI provides a comprehensive set of KPI metrics, dashboards, datasets, triggers for real-time escalating alerts, and interactive plugins to SQUEAKS One-Source for improved collaboration on the plant floor leading to increased productivity. Preconfigured historical reports are also provided. ​ SQUEAKS PI Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Messages ​ SQUEAKS messages can be generated by automated machine events or by people using the SQUEAKS app or other technologies such as HMIs or physical push buttons. ​ Teams, tags, and @mentions ensure that each message is directed to the designated target in real-time. ​ Workflows and Escalation Rules can be configured for any message type and ensure that alerts progress through defined states and are escalated to additional teams or people when delays occur. ​ With SQUEAKS PI, the following messages will come preconfigured with the implementation process and available for use on any workcell configured within the PI system: Message Type ​ Device Communication Loss ​ Downtime Started ​ Downtime Root Cause Updated ​ Downtime Completed ​ Non-Sequential Task Exception ​ Call Initiated For: (Production Leader, Maintenance, Engineering, Materials, Quality, Tooling, IT, Scheduling) ​ Call Cancelled For: (Production Leader, Maintenance, Engineering, Materials, Quality, Tooling, IT, Scheduling) Description Whenever connectivity to a Control System, Bolt-on PLC, IIOT device is lost after a time threshold. Whenever a WorkCenter starts a downtime event. Whenever a Downtime event is classified by a user. Whenever a WorkCenter ends a downtime event. Whenever a general exception occurs (e.g., A part counter change went negative, the product code indicated is not configured in the system, etc.). When a member of the given support staff group is needed. Cancellation of a call for a support staff group. The standard completion of a call is handled by the workflow. Cancellation is used as an exception case of a need that no longer exists. Metrics, Datasets & Dashboards SQUEAKS Metrics can be generated by automated machine data or manually through the SQUEAKS web browser application. Any technology or system can publish Metrics to SQUEAKS using IGear’s Connect software or through the SQUEAKS web API. ​ DataSets are published to SQUEAKS using a direct connection to a SQL or Oracle database table in a data grid or chart form. Any database table can be published to SQUEAKS as a DataSet. ​ Dashboards are configured in SQUEAKS using the web browser application. Any user can create their own dashboards using available Metrics and DataSets that have been published to SQUEAKS. Dashboards can be viewed via web browser, SQUEAKS mobile app (iOS and Android), within SQUEAKS TV channels, and within the SQUEAKS One-Source platform. ​ With SQUEAKS PI, the following Metrics and DataSets will come preconfigured with the implementation process and available for use within any dashboard for any workcell configured within the SQUEAKS PI system: Workcenter Metrics Good Parts Made Bad Parts Made Total Parts Made TAKT Target Unplanned Downtime Minutes Performance Utilization Quality OEE Current State Description Sum of all first-run yield good parts made for the given data set. Sum of all first-run yield bad parts made for the given data set. Sum of all parts made for the given data set. Sum of all parts that should have been made based on the ideal cycle time for each part. This target is calculated from the planned uptime since the beginning of the shift. Planned uptime is total time since the beginning of the shift minus any breaks or other planned downtime events. Sum of the duration of all downtime events that occurred during planned runtime. Planned runtime is anytime not inside of a break or Planned Downtime event. Aggregated average (weighted by time) of the Total Parts Made times Ideal Cycle Time divided by the Total Time. Aggregated average (weighted by time) of the Actual Uptime divided by the Planned Uptime. Planned Uptime is Total Time minus Planned Downtime. Actual Uptime is Total Time minus Planned and Unplanned Downtime. Aggregated average (weighted by time) of the Good Parts Made divided by the Total Parts Made. Overall Equipment Effectiveness. Aggregated average (weighted by time) of the Good Parts Made divided by Target Parts. Whether the workcenter is currently in a DOWN or RUN state. Attributes are available to show the minutes down and fault that caused the downtime. DataSet Column WorkCenter Name Current State Current Fault Unplanned Downtime Minutes Good Parts Made Target Parts Performance Utilization Quality OEE Description Name of the each individual workcenter that belongs to the filtered workcenter group. Whether the workcenter is currently in a DOWN or RUN state. The current fault that caused the workcenter to enter the DOWN state. This column is blank if the current state is RUN. Sum of the duration of all downtime events that occurred during planned runtime. Planned runtime is anytime not inside of a break or Planned Downtime event. Sum of all first-run yield good parts made for the given data set. Sum of all parts that should have been made based on the ideal cycle time for each part. This target is calculated from the planned uptime since the beginning of the period. Planned uptime is total time since the beginning of the period minus any breaks or other planned downtime events. Aggregated average (weighted by time) of the Total Parts Made by Ideal Cycle Time divided by the Total Time. Aggregated average (weighted by time) of the Actual Uptime divided by the Planned Uptime. Planned Uptime is Total Time minus Planned Downtime. Actual Uptime is Total Time minus Planned and Unplanned Downtime. Aggregated average (weighted by time) of the Good Parts Made divided by the Total Parts Made. Overall Equipment Effectiveness. Aggregated average (weighted by time) of the Good Parts Made divided by Target Parts. SQUEAKS PI Metrics & Dashboards example SQUEAKS PI Pl u g-ins SQUEAKS PI plug-ins are web objects created within the PI platform that are published to SQUEAKS for viewing and interactivity with the SQUEAKS One-Source platform. Plug-ins can also be viewed standalone within any modern web browser. The following plug-ins are included with the SQUEAKS PI implementation for any workcell configured within the system. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Hourly Production Report The hourly production report provides an hour-by-hour snapshot of the production of the current and past shifts. This information is updated automatically as parts are produced. The plugin provides a mechanism to specify the columns to include as part of the publishing configuration. ​ Production Control The Production Control plugin allows a secure user to apply contextual information about the simple automated workcenter data that is collected. This contextual information includes Product Changeovers, Shift Deviations and Labor Deviations. Each of these can be turned on or off when publishing the module and have additional configuration settings at the workcenter level to impact what can be adjusted via this interface. ​ Downtime Root Cause Assign As downtime is accumulated by each WorkCenter, the Downtime Root Cause Assign plugin allows for the classification of each downtime event. Downtime events are created either explicitly (by faults from the machine control system) or implicitly (once a part has not been made after a configurable percentage threshold over ideal cycle time. The user simply clicks on the pencil for a given row, selects the pre-configured Root Cause and then optionally enters a comment. Once the classification is complete, the downtime event will disappear from the Downtime Root Cause Assignment plugin. ​ Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost These individual plug-ins have both a summary and detail component. The summary simply shows the current month icon with each day color coded based on the events that happened on a given day. The color coding, classifications and priority of the various events are configurable as well as the icons that are used. The detail section shows a tab for each of the last 12 months. Clicking on the various tabs will show the monthly overview icon and all the events for the given month. Clicking on an event will show the details of the event and media that was uploaded with the event. The plugin allows for the secure adding, editing, and deleting of new events. ​ Production, Cycle Time, OEE, Downtime, SQUEAKS Messages Historical Reports These historical reporting plug-ins are chart views with interactive criteria allowing each user to customize their date range and data rollup. The reports have drill-down capabilities and detail data reports to varying degrees. ​ Data Mining SQUEAKS PI supports full data mining of all performance data, allowing 3rd party apps such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI to retrieve contextualized data on-demand for enhanced business intelligence and custom reports. Full documentation of all data mining functions is provided. SQUEAKS PI One-Source Plug-ins example

Productivity For Everyone Now all you need is SQUEAKS. SQUEAKS Intro Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing SQUEAKS Intro 02:01 Play Video Now Playing Transforming Operator Stations 04:54 Play Video Request A Demo Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for more videos. SQDC Boards Software Manufacturing “Call For ...” Mobile Andon Organize & Share Videos Mobile App for Stack Lights Worker Productivity Software IoT Software Communication Platform Real-time Manufacturing Information Manufacturing Productivity Production Efficiency Manufacturing Execution Systems Production Displays Manufacturing Software App Floor Management Development Systems (FMDS) Transforming Visual Management Boards Visual Management Microsoft Power BI + Squeaks Manufacturing Communication

Operator Assistance Ensures Consistent Operator Performance Today, manufacturers face a universal labor challenge which is compounded by growing product complexities and customer expectations for higher quality. These workforce trends, specifically the widening skills gap threaten productivity, growth, and competitiveness. ASSIST™ is a comprehensive MES application that allows manufacturers to become more nimble by providing operators the step-by-step knowledge necessary to ensure each part is built to its design specifications, on time, the first time. It guides the operator through a sequence of tasks / instructions, provides immediate feedback, validates components selected, interlocks workflow processes, and reports production to ERP systems for tighter inventory control. Benefits include streamlines operator efficiency, labor savings, less rework activity, improved quality, and the reduction of warranty claims. The following illustration and list of capabilities highlights some of the key aspects of the ASSIST™ software product. Capabilities Overview ​ ​ Download part, bill of materials, and schedule information from ERP systems Dynamically drive work instructions across a diverse and custom product mix Divide a single set of work instructions among multiple operators. Validate that operators are trained for a respective product or workstation Enable role-based tasks and override capabilities Display computerized work instructions, images, videos, and take time performance feedback to the operator via touchscreen Receive barcode scans, machine events, and operator acknowledgement of key tasks Ensure the correct components are used for each assembly, including the decrementing of component lot quantities to ensure accurate WIP inventory Interlock processes to prevent mistakes via real-time communication with PLCs, torque controllers, and other devices Print traveler and shipping labels, automatically Traceability Error Proofing Manufacturing Intelligence ERP Integration Lineside Labeling Operator Assistance

Organize & Share Videos Facilitate Collaboration and Provide Guidance The SQUEAKS communication platform can be used to organize and share videos with team members – promoting enhanced collaboration and providing valuable employee guidance – when it matters most. ​ SQUEAKS provides a platform for organizing all your videos in one place – making them easy to find and share with team members. SQUEAKS improves employee productivity by getting the right information to the right people, at the right time – wherever they are – greatly enhancing their odds of success. Video topics can range from employee safety, company or plant manager announcements, equipment troubleshooting, operator training, production processes and product quality, to name a few. With smart phones and mobile devices, creating videos has never been easier. Putting those videos to work is where SQUEAKS steps in. REQUEST A DEMO SQDC Boards Software Manufacturing “Call For ...” Mobile Andon Organize & Share Videos Mobile App for Stack Lights Worker Productivity Software IoT Software Communication Platform Real-time Manufacturing Information Manufacturing Productivity Production Efficiency Manufacturing Execution Systems Production Displays Manufacturing Software App Floor Management Development Systems (FMDS) Transforming Visual Management Boards Visual Management Microsoft Power BI + Squeaks Manufacturing Communication

MES Solutions IGear Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Solutions are built to help you realize the value of your existing investments and accelerate digital transformation with solutions that advance product quality, traceability, and operator efficiency. IGear equips every aspect of your production line with state-of-the-art efficiency and end-to-end excellence. ​ Our MES Solutions perform a range of critical production tasks – from detecting assembly line issues and flagging quality control errors, to providing real-time data reporting and seamless integration with your independent software and hardware systems. ​ IGear MES Solutions deliver better outcomes in the areas of: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ASSIST ensures no defects are going to leave the building while maintaining 100% traceability to satisfy customer and governmental requirements. ASSIST is a user-configurable solution that error-proofs processes while verifying operator instructions are executed properly. ASSIST integrates with ERP systems for build-to-sequence production demands and work-in-progress inventory updates. ​ SQUEAKS PI delivers real-time insight, with context, on key performance metrics such as OEE, downtime, cycle time, and quality to cite a few. SQDC boards can be quickly created and updated manually or automatically. SQUEAKS PI provides a rich set of interactive plugins for the SQUEAKS platform. Employee Productivity Traceability & Genealogy Product Quality Worker Safety Asset Utilization Production Scheduling On-Time Delivery Reduced Costs ERROR PROOFING & TRACEABILITY PRODUCTION INTELLIGENCE