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What Is XL?

A Production Monitoring System Built for You

Any machine. Any process. Anywhere.

See what’s actually happening in your production - and fix what’s holding you back.

Trust us. We’ve done it 42,000+ times.

XL Touch device, HDMI plant floor scoreboard, and broser-based report on a laptop.

How XL Works

XL connects directly to your machines, captures production signals, and transforms them into real-time visibility and historical insights.

Flow depicting how an XL device takes in machine signals to inform the platform, and in turn, your team.

Start with one line - and scale into a complete system for visibility, decision-making, and improvement.

The XL Device

Looks smart. Acts even smarter.

The XL device is the foundation of the platform. It connects directly to your machines and turns raw data into actionable production insights in real time.

  • Connect power and 1–2 signals (sensor, PLC, or relay)
  • Capture run, stop, and count data automatically
  • Works with your existing equipment
  • No servers, no complex infrastructure

It’s designed to be simple to install and easy to integrate with your existing equipment.

Each XL device handles data collection, processing, and plant-floor visibility - all in one system. Once connected, XL automatically captures and processes production data powering dashboards, reports, and plant-floor displays without additional systems.

XL HD

What's Included and What You'll Need

Everything needed to collect, store, and visualize production data is built into XL. You just connect it to your machines and your network.

Most teams get started with:

  • 1 XL device
  • 1–2 signals (sensor, PLC, or relay)
  • 1 network connection
What’s Included in XLWhat You’ll Need
XL Productivity ApplianceOne or Two Sensors
Power CordEthernet Cable
XL Barcode Kit (Optional)TV or Flat Panel (Optional)

Most popular starting point: XL HD+ $4,690 one-time cost

No additional software. No complex setup. No recurring fees.

Start with One Line →

Get Started in Three Simple Steps

XL works as a simple, connected system from data collection on the plant floor to real-time visibility and analysis. We call it XL Easy for a reason:

Use the included power supply to connect your XL device to power.

1. Power On

Connect XL to power and get started.

Example of a photo eye sensor sensing boxes move down a production line.

2. Capture Machine Data

Connect one or two sensors - a photo-eye, relay, or proximity switch - or your PLC to begin collecting real-time production data.

Infographic explaining how XL connects to your network to distribute data to your whole team.

3. View Performance

Connect XL to your network and access dashboards, reports, and plant floor displays from any computer, tablet, or phone.

The XL Platform

The XL platform takes the data collected at the machine and transforms it into dashboards, reports, and insights your team can use to understand performance and improve results. This is where raw machine data becomes something your team can understand, compare, and act on.

As soon as the XL device starts collecting data, the platform organizes it, calculates over 140 metrics, and makes the data visible across browser-based reports and plant floor displays.

How to Use the XL Platform

The XL platform gives your team the tools to monitor production, understand results, and act on what matters most.

In Real Time

  • Track downtime, efficiency, cycle time, and output
  • Compare target vs actual by line, shift, product, or job

Across Time

  • Analyze downtime, losses, and performance trends
  • Identify top losses and prioritize improvement efforts
  • Review OEE across machines, lines, and plants

Across Your Operation

  • Make comparisons by line, area, part, or shift
  • Access dashboards from any device - computer, tablet, or phone
Three different aspects of reporting from Vorne XL: dashboards widget dropdown, email report, and down time dashboard.

No additional software. No complex setup. No recurring fees.

Start with One Line →

By the Numbers

Simple to understand, infinite possibilities.

Icon depicting the 64+ reports built into the Vorne XL software.

Built-In Reports

Full-featured reporting and analytics including built-in reports and instant export to Microsoft Excel.

  • Changeover
  • Down Time
  • Hidden Factory
  • Six Big Losses
  • Teams and Labor
  • Total Production Timeline
  • Many more!
Icon depicting the 140+ metrics included in the Vorne XL platform.

Metrics

Choose from over 140 metrics (available both in real time, as well as for historical analytics).

  • OEE
  • Cycle Loss
  • MTBF and MTTR
  • Run Time
  • TEEP
  • Target Count
  • Many more!
Icon depicting the infinite custom reports you can create using the Vorne XL platform.

Custom Reports

Create custom dashboards by combining any of our pre-built visualizations to craft your perfect production report.

  • Andon
  • Chart
  • Chronogram
  • Event List
  • KPI
  • Top Losses
  • Many more!

Feature Favorites

A small snippet of the big picture.

Here are six XL features that our users love. Probably because many features are directly driven by user feedback!

Detailed downtime report from Vorne XL, as well as the XL HDMI scoreboard depicting a down event.

Accurate Automatic Downtime Tracking

Most companies are shocked to discover their true downtime, and you’re about to see yours. Capture downtime reasons where they happen, when they happen. Every second, every detail, every time.

Six Andons from a built-in report in Vorne XL that shows the real-time status of every monitored machine in your Enterprise.

Data Anywhere, Data Everywhere

With the Andon report, see real-time data from every monitored line in your plant, even when you aren’t on the plant floor. Instantly know where attention is needed.

An email report sent from Vorne XL Enterprise, an optional and free cloud-based add-on.

Automated Email Reports & Text Alerts

Instantly receive end-of-shift reports in your inbox and see if your team hit their targets. Receive automatic email and text alerts to see problems that need immediate attention.

Built-in OEE report in the Vorne XL software that can be configured to show exactly what is most important to your team.

Configurable Reports and Exports

Quickly create dashboards with our nine powerful built-in widgets. Report by anything you can imagine - Shift, Part, Team, Reason, and more. Your data belongs to you. Report in XL, and export to Excel.

The Total Production Timeline report, which shows a detailed timeline of the Shift, in Vorne XL.

Instant Shift Visibility

See a precise production timeline populate in real time. View when you’re Running and when you’re Down, in Changeover, or in Meal/Break, and why. Identify and break patterns.

Screen capture of the Top Losses report included with Vorne XL.

Top Losses

Identify top losses with blinding clarity on what to fix next. Trend indicators and sparklines tell your story in a glance. It’s your built-in Continuous Improvement roadmap.

XL Reports and Dashboards

Your data, your way.

XL’s vast collection of built-in reports ensures you hit the ground running as soon as you begin collecting data. As you identify your own favorite KPIs and key areas where you want to focus, explore our easy tools to create your very own custom dashboards. Visualize your data, your way.

Screen capture of the built-in TEEP (Total Effective Equipment Performance) report from the Vorne XL software.

Built-in TEEP report that highlights Utilization and Hidden Factory Time to extend improvement beyond OEE.

Screen shot of a custom Daily Shift Report built in the Vorne XL software.

Custom “Daily Shift Report” built in just minutes using the Vorne XL Dashboard interface.

Screen capture of a built-in OEE dep dive report from the Vorne XL software.

Built-in OEE dashboard configured to show OEE and its underlying factors for an entire plant over the past week.

Screen capture of a built-in Shift Timeline report in the Vorne XL software.

Built-in Timeline report depicting Production State, Good Count, and Target Count for an entire Plant.

Screen capture of a built-in Performance Loss report from the Vorne XL software.

Built-in Performance Loss report depicting Performance Loss by Part and Ideal Cycle Time compared to Run Cycle Time.

Screen shot of an Andon report built into the Vorne XL software.

Built-in Andon report showing the real-time status of every line in your Enterprise.

Snapshot of the built-in Top Losses report from the Vorne XL software.

Built-in Top Losses report configured to identify the top five production losses over the past week for a Filling line.

Screen capture of the built-in TEEP (Total Effective Equipment Performance) report from the Vorne XL software.

Built-in TEEP report that highlights Utilization and Hidden Factory Time to extend improvement beyond OEE.

Screen shot of a custom Daily Shift Report built in the Vorne XL software.

Custom “Daily Shift Report” built in just minutes using the Vorne XL Dashboard interface.

Easy Data Access

Your XL. Your Data.

  • Everything you need instantly: All of your users can access data as soon as you connect XL to your network.
  • 4GB on-board to store 3 to 5 years of data: All the historical production data you need to improve.
  • No cloud requirement, no IT headaches: XL devices operate within your firewall, giving you greater IT security.
  • Excel integration: Export any tabular data to Excel with just two clicks.
  • SQL integration: Automatically export data into a SQL database to report in PowerBI (optional).

How Teams Use XL

Clarity on What to Do Next

Most teams already have data. What they don’t have is clarity on where to go from there.

With XL, teams move from reacting to problems to continuously improving performance - because they can see, understand, and act on what’s actually happening on the line.

Most teams have data, but lack clarity on what to do next.

  • See what’s happening in real time - as production runs
  • Understand why it’s happening - with reports and analysis
  • Focus on the highest-impact losses - not just the loudest issues
  • Improve performance over time - with clear, measurable results
The XL810-1 model, which features an integrated, industrial plant-floor scoreboard for harsh environments.

Start with one machine and see results in days, not months.

This is What Your Operators See

Win the shift, again and again.

This is an example of an XL plant-floor scoreboard.

It motivates your operators with real-time data so they can benchmark progress and instantly react to issues during the shift.

The scoreboard enables operators to take control and win their shift!

XL HD scoreboard shown in three different production states: Running Normally, Down, and Changeover.

Operators can take action during the shift - not just report issues afterward.

This is What Your Managers See

Actionable data, anywhere and everywhere.

With XL, you’re equipped to make impactful, data-driven decisions. A complete, real-time and historical view of your plant floor from your office and on the shop floor. Track production. Hit your targets. Attack issues immediately.

Receive automated email reports and email or text alerts. Access built-in reports or create your own custom reports and dashboards. Combine essential metrics with interactive tools for easy exploration, like:

  • Shift timeline by Production State events,
  • Downtime Pareto by Reason,
  • Andon production review, and
  • OEE deep dive.

Visualize performance instantly, monitor downtime, and identify opportunities for improvement, all in one user-friendly platform.

XL’s adaptable reporting lets you see the data you need, exactly how you need it.

A dashboard created in the Vorne XL software depicting the shift timeline for 4 different lines, as well as real-time andons for each line.

See where performance is falling short and know exactly where to focus.

Start with One Line →

A Proven Solution

Across thousands of installations, the results speak for themselves.

Trusted by Manufacturers Worldwide

42,000+Installations
45+Countries
$4,690One-Time Cost
8Hours to Deploy
50+Years in Business

Reviewed by Manufacturers on Capterra and Software Advice

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What Do Our Customers Say?

Don’t just take it from us.

92.8%
Trial Conversion Rate
D.G. | Plant Manager | Hospitality and Healthcare Products and ServicesXL is exactly what we were looking for! In the past we have struggled with accurate capacity planning. Thanks to the Vorne displays we now know what is going on anytime, anywhere. XL helps us make informed manufacturing decisions. Improved productivity is a bonus.
22%
OEE Improvement
Pascal Bourdages | Plant Manager | NovatechWe have XL on a 90-day trial and have already seen a 22% improvement in our OEE score. We are keeping our trial unit and will be adding our next unit shortly!
4 Weeks
Gained Availability per Year
J.M. | Maintenance Manager | Wholesale Premium Food ProductsBefore XL we struggled with closing gaps and identifying known issue occurrences. After installing Vorne XL HD we are able to document and execute plans with deliberate intent and with a high probability of success. For example, after 3 weeks of running Vorne XL HD, we were able to address 7 hours of a known time loss occurrence (Obstruction Eye) in a way we could plan and get behind. We contacted the OEM, made correction to the machine, and now we have GAINED 4 weeks of production availability per year!
One Name
I Only Recommend Vorne
L.V. | President | Systems IntegratorYou cannot believe how impressed I am with Vorne Industries tech support. Your after sales support goes above and beyond and reminds me of what we try to do for our customers. It is a pleasure working with you. When I talk to people about what display unit to use, Vorne is the only name that I recommend. Keep up the good work!
100%
ROI In 3 Days
T.M. | Manufacturing Engineer | Automotive Interior SupplierYour displays paid for themselves in just three days of production! We went from an average of 70% throughput to an amazing 98% in just a couple days. Now we finish every part that we make instead of burying pallet loads in the warehouse for fill in work. Seeing the target in giant numbers has helped everyone in the cell become involved in meeting our goals and has even improved morale.
15%
Downtime Reduction
L.C. | Manufacturing Engineer | Global Auto Parts SupplierTwo years ago we brought in the Vorne XLs as part of our lean program. We wanted to measure and improve efficiency on seven lines. OEE gave us a reliable way to measure our progress and also a tool for identifying areas where we can improve. Over this time we have increased our OEE by an average of 20 points and our downtime is down by 15 to 20%. Vorne has been with us every step of the way. We are proud that we have improved and also that we are maintaining our gains. Vorne has been a trusted partner in our journey, providing us the tools and support to help us improve our productivity.
10
Years Trusting Vorne
J.D. | Maintenance Manager | Food Products ManufacturerI have purchased and installed Vorne products for almost 10 years now, so I trust their ability to survive in a food manufacturing environment. The XL Series allowed me to introduce a new concept – real-time visualization – for very little cost and complexity. The alternative would have been to use PLCs, interface them with a PC, find and run software on the PC to drive the displays and interface them with the displays. There is simply no comparison! I really like the product and will recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone.
33%
OEE Increase in 10 Weeks
D.G. | Operations Manager | Grain Milling and Packaging CompanyAfter we installed and deployed the Vorne XL Productivity Appliances we analyzed the data, and started understanding our underlying issues. We benchmarked our primary line and recorded an OEE Score of 45%. When we felt we had a good idea of what was going on, we started working to improve our productivity. We use OEE as the primary metric to gauge our progress. XL gave us the tools to track and eliminate our downtime and improve our productivity. 10 weeks later we are hitting 60% OEE and still making improvements! Of our 10 best shifts of all time, 5 occurred in the last 30 days. Vorne XLs have been key to improving our productivity.
94%
Downtime Reduction
S.T. | Plant Engineer | International Glass Products ManufacturerThe Vorne displays definitely generate a competitive interest on the plant floor. Until we put the displays up it was not uncommon to see 160 minutes of shift downtime. Now that operators can see the downtime in real time it is down to just 10 or 12 minutes per shift. Also, one of our production shifts just broke the all-time run rate for the line.
Best
Productivity Monitor Around
Max W. | Manufacturing Engineer | Building MaterialsWe tried multiple other productivity monitors and Vorne XL is the best, hands down. It is customizable for any of our production lines, easy to standardize from line to line and the user interface makes it simple and fast for operators to use. Their tech support is unmatched too!
92.8%
Trial Conversion Rate
D.G. | Plant Manager | Hospitality and Healthcare Products and ServicesXL is exactly what we were looking for! In the past we have struggled with accurate capacity planning. Thanks to the Vorne displays we now know what is going on anytime, anywhere. XL helps us make informed manufacturing decisions. Improved productivity is a bonus.
22%
OEE Improvement
Pascal Bourdages | Plant Manager | NovatechWe have XL on a 90-day trial and have already seen a 22% improvement in our OEE score. We are keeping our trial unit and will be adding our next unit shortly!

A Smart Investment

Low cost. High impact. Even better value.

Many of our users have XL devices that have been operating in their factories for 10+ years. Our platform continually provides value to your team. Vorne XL benefits include:

  • Built to last
  • Free support
  • Impressive ROI
  • Trusted by industry leaders
Vorne XL pays for itself in 2 days! Yesterday was the first time we looked at the numbers since installing XL. The direct result of the display was amazing. We went from running at $9,000 below target per month to a net gain of nearly $30,000 a month!- F.S. | controls engineer | Fortune 500 food producer
Boston Scientific
Westrock
Mercedes Benz
Pfizer
Ball
Pepsi
All Clad
Aunt Millies
Blue Grass Living
Berry
Bosch
Boston Scientific
Westrock

Will XL Work for You?

Yes! If you can count it, XL can measure it.

Part of the magic of XL is that it drops seamlessly into any process that provides counts or cycles. Connect to all of your equipment with one platform, and enjoy a standardized and consistent set of data and reports. Take a look at some of our customers, or view examples of industries where XL has excelled:

Why You Should Choose XL

Simple to get started. Fast to deliver results.

XL Is Powerful

Monitor simply. Improve quickly.

Every single time we develop a feature for XL, we ask ourselves, “How can we make this as simple as possible for our users?” Our goal is for you to be able to immediately start improving your processes. Your focus should be on improving the bottom line, not struggling with overcomplicated new tools!

  • Accurate, Automated Data Collection: XL captures data directly from sensors on your line for automated counts, cycles, and downtime detection, ensuring consistent and unbiased information (140+ metrics).
  • Real-Time Visualization and Monitoring: XL provides plant floor visualization and live updates in the web page interface, allowing teams to monitor production and react instantly.
  • Minimal Operator Reliance: XL’s automated data capture reduces dependence on and work for operators. Operators simply scan down reasons, and optionally, add comments.
  • Detailed Reports and Alerts: XL offers curated data through an extensive collection of visual dashboards, as well as end of shift reports and alerts sent straight to your inbox.
  • Hassle-Free with Proven Results: XL is easy to set up and use, so you’ll be able to take advantage of all of its capabilities, as opposed to a complex tool that sits and gathers dust. Don’t just take our word for it, take a look at our many testimonials direct from people who have used XL in their factories!

XL Is Easy

A perfect balance of simple and powerful.

Creating a user experience that is both simple and powerful is at the forefront of everything we do. We call it XL Easy. Easy to buy. Easy to install. Easy to configure. Easy to use. We also include free technical support to make your implementation even easier.

XL HD scoreboard presenting Efficiency, OEE, Target Count, Actual Count, and Total Downtime.

Affordable One-Time Cost

No software to install, no servers to maintain, no recurring fees, no contracts, unlimited users. You fully own and fully control your data!

Vorne XL HD production monitoring device.

In-Stock Units and Quick Setup

XL is in stock and ready to ship. It’s also incredibly easy to deploy. Two sensors, and about eight hours of your time. Done!

Custom deep-dive dashboard for a Soda plant created in the Vorne XL produciton reporting software.

Intuitive Reporting Interface

XL makes it quick and easy to create custom dashboards using a combination of configurable pre-built data visualizations and live controls.

XL Is Built on Proven Manufacturing Principles

OEE. Lean. Six Big Losses. SMED. Visual Factory. Short Interval Control. And So Much More.

Developed by the team behind OEE.com and LeanProduction.com, XL is grounded in decades of real-world manufacturing experience.

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The oee.com logo.
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Explore XL

Same powerful platform. Different ways to display performance.

Compare XL Models

Choose the right XL setup for your line - from simple data collection to full operator interactions on the line.

Designed to modernize any production environment, the new XL lineup delivers faster deployment, clearer visibility, and more direct operator engagement. Every XL model is part of the same XL platform - the difference is how performance is displayed on the plant floor scoreboard and how operators interact with the system.

XL Touch

Vorne XL Touch production monitoring device.

XL HD+

Vorne XL HD+ production monitoring device.

XL810-1

Vorne XL810-1 production monitoring device.

Our most popular model, the XL Touch, includes an integrated touchscreen that enables operators to view shift performance, add downtime reasons, and interact directly with XL in real time.

$4,990

View XL Touch

XL HD+ is the lowest-cost XL model while still providing the same data capture, real-time production monitoring, historical reporting, and plant floor visibility across your operations.

$4,690

View XL HD+

XL810-1 is our legacy fully integrated industrial LED plant floor scoreboard. Display four real-time metrics on the plant floor during the shift like Target, Actual, Efficiency, and Down. Includes the same XL Platform as newer models.

$4,490

View XL810-1

XL FAQs

You asked, we answered.

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Get Started With XL

Try XL for yourself. Free 90-day trial with full support.

While XL can be up and running in as little as 8 hours, getting the most out of its features takes a bit more time. That’s why we offer a free 90-day trial. We want you to be able to test XL in your plant to see how it works on your line and integrates with your current systems before committing to a purchase! Our trial process is proven - 92.8% of companies that try XL, buy XL.

We are also here to help guide you through the 12 week trial process. We’ll walk you through XL in a one-on-one product tour before it arrives so you can hit the ground running, and we’ll help you configure your XL device. Plus, your dedicated Customer Success Specialist will be available to answer any questions that come up as you use XL!

What's included in your 90-day free trial?
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