Kaltenbach, a leading German metalworking company with over 130 years of expertise, aimed to enhance customer support through technology. They sought to develop a powerful online platform that could analyze and present machine performance data in real time. Our team partnered with Kaltenbach to design a scalable, user-friendly solution that empowers customers to monitor and optimize their equipment. The result is a robust digital tool that strengthens Kaltenbach’s global service offering and drives smarter operational decisions for their clients.
- Build a scalable web platform integrated with cloud storage for secure machine data handling.
- Visualize machine performance data using dynamic charts and graphs.
- Ensure compatibility with legacy systems while adhering to strict security and compliance standards.
- Create a responsive, mobile-friendly frontend with custom theming and layout.
- Implement seamless email communication and issue tracking via Zoho integration.
- Support multiple environments using configuration management best practices (Config Split).
- Enable historical data storage through a custom log archive entity.
We developed a powerful Drupal-based platform with robust frontend and backend architecture. Dynamic JavaScript-driven pie and donut charts were integrated using Highcharts for intuitive data visualization. Custom entities were built for log archival and efficient data retrieval. SCSS was used for styling, and Bootstrap ensured a responsive layout.
Theming and templating were handled through Twig and Bootstrap tables to maintain consistency and usability. We also set up Config Split for managing multiple environments and streamlined email notifications with custom templates. Integration with Zoho ticketing enabled efficient support and issue resolution throughout the development cycle.
Comprehensive documentation, technical estimation, and code analysis practices ensured high code quality and maintainability. Regular collaboration with the client enabled agile responses to evolving requirements and last-minute design changes.
The resulting platform offers Kaltenbach's clients an intuitive, data-driven interface for monitoring equipment performance in real time. It enhances decision-making, improves operational efficiency, and supports long-term scalability. The system not only meets today's needs but is also built to adapt to future innovations, reinforcing Kaltenbach’s leadership in the global metalworking industry.
