Local-first deployment

Fit Assembly360 to the line, the controller, and the quality process already in place.

Deployment starts with the actual product structure, controller interfaces, VIN or assembly-ID method, component sequence, approved tools, reporting requirements, and operator response to exceptions.

Plant-side runtime Customer-controlled data Guided implementation
Inside the plant Public website
Factory network Production runtime
Torque controllers Operator HMI Assembly360 runtime Traceability records Reports / exports Quality review
Public internet Commercial website
Product information Demo requests Resources No controller access No production data Customer education
Shop-floor controller workstation with display and connected torque tools
Complete shop-floor setup
Snap-on CTLNKCTRL4 controller ports including Ethernet, serial, USB, I/O, and remote connections
Controller connectivity
Deployment boundary

The factory runtime and public website are separate by design.

The boundary is the point of confidence: plant systems stay inside the manufacturing environment, while the public site stays informational and request-driven.

Inside the factory

Production runtime

  • Production runtime
  • Torque-controller communication
  • Operator HMI guidance
  • Assembly state and progress
  • Product-level traceability
  • Reports and exports
  • Customer-controlled production data
Runtime Controller access Data control
Public internet

Commercial website

  • Product information
  • Demo requests
  • Customer education
  • Resource interest
  • No controller access
  • No production data
Website Education Requests
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Deployment approach

Six inputs define a responsible deployment.

Controller scope, product structure, operator workflow, quality rules, access, and reporting are agreed before go-live.

01 Controller

Controller scope

Confirm controller model, number of interfaces, protocol, network location, supported tools, and result-recovery method.

02 Product

Product structure

Define products, components, serial requirements, batches, target values, limits, approved tools, and guidance images.

03 HMI

Operator workflow

Agree how VINs and components are identified, how sequences work, and which HMI states require escalation.

04 Quality

Quality process

Confirm NOK, retry, rework, repair, replacement, overrun, scrap, completion, and release rules with the process owner.

05 Access

Users and permissions

Define who can operate, supervise, review quality, configure, manage, support, and access reports.

06 Evidence

Reporting and retention

Agree required VIN report formats, export needs, data retention, review, and customer-approved disclosure rules.

Implementation flow

Discover → Map → Connect → Configure → Validate → Train → Go live

A guided rollout keeps deployment practical and avoids turning it into a one-size-fits-all project.

01 Discover

Review line flow, controller environment, and quality objectives.

Plant review
02 Map

Define products, components, parameter sets, batches, and reporting needs.

Data map
03 Connect

Bring supported torque controllers into the plant-side runtime.

Controllers
04 Configure

Set up operator HMI, traceability records, and report views.

Setup
05 Validate

Test identification, component selection, OK/NOK capture, completion, reconnection, recovery, and reporting.

Acceptance
06 Train

Prepare operators, supervisors, quality, and support teams.

Enablement
07 Go live

Start production traceability with a controlled rollout.

Launch
Stakeholder confidence

Built for the people who own production confidence.

Different teams care about different parts of the boundary. These cards make that visible at a glance.

Live station

Plant teams

Run close to the line with practical station visibility and a predictable production workflow.

Report ready

Quality teams

Review product-level evidence, NOK trails, retries, and report-ready history.

Controller connected

Automation teams

Connect supported tightening equipment inside the factory boundary and preserve production continuity.

Public site separated

IT / security teams

Keep production systems, controller access, and data ownership clearly separated from the public website.

Deployment prerequisites

What the local environment needs before implementation.

The exact setup is confirmed during discovery, but the current deployment scope is built around these prerequisites.

01

Local server

A plant-side server for the Assembly360 runtime.

02

Local network access

Application access over the customer local network.

03

SQL Express database

SQL Express for local traceability and reporting data.

04

Windows 11 Pro

Windows 11 Pro operating system for the deployment environment.

05

Google Chrome

Google Chrome browser for application access.

What this is

A guided plant-side production setup

  • A guided plant-side production setup
  • A local runtime connected to supported factory workflows
  • A customer-controlled traceability environment
  • A practical implementation shaped around the real line
What this is not

A public dashboard with direct controller access

  • A public cloud dashboard connected directly to controllers
  • A generic online demo with production access
  • A one-size-fits-all deployment
  • A replacement for plant IT/security review
Resources

Approved resources for your internal review.

Use the operator guide, application overview, and public-safe VIN report sample to support evaluation.

Public-safe Deployment guide

Local deployment overview

For plant, IT, and automation teams that need to review the deployment boundary and runtime ownership model.

Public-safe Product summary

Product overview

For decision-makers who want the value story before the technical review.

Public-safe Report sample

VIN report sample

For quality and operations teams that want to understand the shape of product-level evidence.

Assembly360 resources

Looking for product material?

Register your interest in the upcoming overview and report materials.

Product overviewAvailable

Assembly360 product overview

Operator guideAvailable

Assembly360 operator workflow guide

Report sampleAvailable

VIN report sample

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Discuss your environment

Every factory has constraints. Let’s map yours.

Tell us about your assembly line, controller environment, IT boundary, and traceability goals. We’ll help you explore the right deployment approach.

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