CJS

Smart FactorySolutions.

Think Big Start Small Scale Fast

Bridging the gap between plant-floor operations and enterprise intelligence — through RTLS, predictive maintenance, and IIoT built on Node-RED and Power BI.

RTLS OT Consulting Greater Niagara, ON
RTLS ASSET TRACKING
UWB
LIVE
PLANT DASHBOARD
COMBINED METRICS
PLANT OEE83.9%
AVAILABILITY92.0%
PARTS TODAY20
STATION STATUS
STN 1 · L&CIDLE
STN 2 · R-TRNIDLE
STN 3 · MILLIDLE
STN 4 · GRINDIDLE
ASSET TRACKING
TAG-007
TAG-012
CYCLE 1 · NORMAL
4,000+
Consulting Hours Delivered
220+
Site Engagements
RTLS
Asset Tracking
MCM
Machine Condition Monitoring

Real-Time Location Systems Powered by UWB

CJS Smart Factory Solutions deploys Sewio RTLS — the world's leading Ultra-Wideband indoor tracking platform, now part of HID Global. Sub-30cm accuracy. Industrial-grade. Built for the shop floor.

Authorized Sewio RTLS Partner · Greater Niagara, ON
<30cm
UWB Accuracy
10Hz
Update Rate
5+ yr
Tag Battery Life
Tags per System
01 · Asset Tracking

Know Where Every Tool, Pallet & WIP Is. Always.

Every tagged asset — from jigs and fixtures to in-process crankshafts — is pinpointed on a live floor map with 30cm precision. Eliminate manual scans and give operations teams accurate, real-time insight into exactly where WIP sits, which step it's in, and what material has been consumed.

Up to 90% reduction in asset search time
Automatic WIP stage detection by zone
Bi-directional MES, WMS & CMMS integration
Coin-battery tag — 3+ years, no maintenance
Toyota Motors — Sewio Case Study
"We reduced safety stock from 8 to 4 hours and finally ran a true Just-in-Time operation. The system paid for itself in two years."
02 · Connected Worker

Real-Time Worker Safety & Zone Compliance.

Every operator wears a Leonardo Personal tag. Geo-fenced hazard zones trigger instant alerts when boundaries are breached. Attendance, mustering, and ergonomic movement analysis run automatically — turning location data into measurable safety outcomes.

Instant geo-fence alerts for hazard zones
Automated digital muster & headcount
Movement analytics & ergonomic heat maps
Wireless charging — no battery swaps
Key Metric
Manufacturers using connected worker RTLS report 40–60% reduction in near-miss incidents within the first year of deployment.
03 · Intralogistics

Forklift Tracking, Collision Prevention & Fleet Optimization.

Leonardo Vehicle tags powered by the forklift's own supply track every truck continuously. Speed alerts, proximity warnings, and zone access control fire in under one second. Spaghetti diagrams and utilization reports expose hidden inefficiencies across your entire fleet.

<1 second collision warning trigger
Zone speed limits enforced automatically
Fleet utilization & route spaghetti reports
External power supply — zero battery concern
Industry Data
Forklift tracking deployments reduce pedestrian-vehicle incidents by up to 70% and cut fleet operating costs by 20–30% through utilization optimization.
How UWB RTLS Works
01
Tag Blinks
A UWB tag attached to an asset, person, or vehicle transmits a sub-nanosecond pulse every 100ms.
02
Anchors Receive
Ceiling-mounted Anchors capture the signal. TDoA calculates the time difference of arrival across the anchor network.
03
Position Computed
The RTLS Server resolves a precise X/Y coordinate — accurate to 30cm in real industrial conditions.
04
Data Acts
CJS delivers position data via Node-RED into Power BI, MES, CMMS, or custom dashboards — turning location into operational intelligence.
Ready to put RTLS to work in your facility?
CJS runs a structured 3-step engagement: Discovery → Pilot → Scale. Start with a single zone proof-of-concept and expand from there.
Book a Discovery Call

Manufacturing Intelligence Solutions

End-to-end consulting from architecture design to deployment — purpose-built for industrial environments.

01

Real-Time Location Systems

Deploy plant-wide RTLS to track assets, tooling, WIP, and personnel with metre-level precision. Unlock floor visibility that eliminates search time and accelerates throughput.

Asset Tracking UWB / BLE Zone Analytics Power BI Dashboards Node-RED Integration
02

Maintenance System Integration

Connect CMMS with your machine and sensor data to automate work orders, trigger predictive maintenance alerts, and build a living history of equipment health — all in real time.

CMMS Predictive Alerts Work Order Automation OEE Tracking
03

IIoT & OEE Dashboards

Transform raw machine data into actionable KPIs. MTConnect, Fanuc, Siemens, and CMMS APIs unified in Node-RED flows, surfaced through Power BI for operators, supervisors, and leadership alike.

MTConnect Fanuc API Siemens API CMMS API Node-RED Flows Power BI KPI Reporting Multi-Machine
04

Smart Factory Architecture

Full IT/OT convergence consulting: network segmentation, edge computing placement, SQDCM culture support, and digital transformation roadmaps that deliver ROI at every stage.

IT/OT Convergence Edge Computing SQDCM Roadmapping Digital Twin

Built on Node-RED & Power BI

Industry-proven open-standard tools with enterprise-grade integrations — flexible enough to meet your factory where it is today.

Node-RED Flow Orchestration

Visual low-code flows connect MTConnect machine data, CMMS, and custom APIs — all wired with rate-limited, resilient JavaScript logic and global state management.

Power BI Analytics & Reporting

Executive dashboards, shift-level OEE scorecards, maintenance trend analysis, and RTLS heat maps — published and refreshed automatically from your Node-RED data pipeline.

Secure IT/OT Integration

DMZ-aware designs, OPC-UA, REST, and MQTT bridging with authentication-first API patterns — keeping your OT network protected while enabling full data visibility.

Node-RED · Live Flow Customer Example
Crankshaft line · 8-machine IIoT deployment
MTConnect Poller · Machine Data
Global Init · API Clients
Split · 8 Machines · Rate Limit 2s
CMMS · Work Order Trigger
MES Event Capture
Power BI · OEE Dashboard Push
94% OEE
1.8s Latency
8 Machines

Think Big. Start Small. Scale Fast.

A disciplined engagement model designed for manufacturing reality — minimal disruption, maximum measurable value.

01
Phase One

Discover & Design

On-site assessment of your machines, networks, and data flows. We map the gap between where you are and where you need to be — then architect a pragmatic roadmap.

02
Phase Two

Build & Integrate

Node-RED flows, RTLS infrastructure, API integrations, and Power BI dashboards deployed iteratively — validated at every step with plant-floor stakeholders.

03
Phase Three

Scale & Sustain

Extend to additional machines, plants, or use cases. Knowledge transfer, documentation, and ongoing advisory support keep your team empowered long after go-live.

Industrial IoT
Done Right.


St. Catharines, ON · Canada

CJS Smart Factory Solutions is an independent IT/OT consulting firm founded on a single conviction: manufacturing intelligence should be accessible, practical, and built to last.

We combine deep plant-floor experience with modern integration tools — Node-RED, Power BI, CMMS, MES, and MTConnect — to deliver solutions that your team will actually use and trust.

No bloated vendor contracts. No vaporware dashboards. Just honest, transparent consulting with measurable outcomes at every engagement.

  • Node-RED IIoT Architecture & Development
  • RTLS Deployment & Location Analytics
  • CMMS Integration & Automation
  • Power BI Dashboard Design & Publishing
  • OEE Tracking — Availability, Performance, Quality
  • MES & MTConnect API Integration
  • SQDCM Culture & Digital Transformation
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Node-RED

IIoT Flow Expert

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Power BI

Analytics & Reporting

📡

RTLS Systems

UWB · BLE · Zone Logic

🔧

CMMS

Maintenance Integration

🏭

MES Integration

Shop Floor Analytics

🔗

MTConnect

Machine Data Standard

Start Your Engagement.

Whether you have a defined project or just the beginning of an idea — let's talk about what's possible in your facility.

Location

St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Engagements

On-site · Remote · Hybrid

Availability

Standard · Regular · Preferred · Full-Time Rates Available