Verkantum – Self-serve production monitoring for brownfield factories

Summary: Verkantum is a lightweight Rust and Dioxus app enabling mid-sized brownfield factories to connect machines and monitor production through a live process map. It uses natural language for setup and view changes, reducing reliance on consultants and rigid dashboards.

What it does

It allows teams to self-connect machines and adjust production views dynamically via a canvas interface, resembling Google Maps for factory floors. The prototype integrates LLM-based setup to simplify configuration.

Who it's for

It targets teams in mid-sized brownfield factories seeking adaptable, vendor-independent production monitoring solutions.

Why it matters

It addresses challenges in adopting monitoring tools caused by costly adaptation, inflexible dashboards, and dependence on external vendors in factories with legacy equipment.