Connect any machine. See every cycle.
SmartFactory turns disconnected machines into one live view of how your factory actually runs — production, energy and OEE, on equipment built any time in the last fifty years.
Built for the machines other systems gave up on
Most shop-floor monitoring fails because the numbers are wrong often enough that nobody trusts the screen. SmartFactory is engineered around that problem — detection chosen per machine, tolerant of outages, with energy treated as a first-class citizen rather than an upsell.
Independent cycle-detection methods — debounced signals, lossless counters and power signature, picked per machine
Of machine age supported. If it has a power cable, we can usually monitor it
Certified energy metering option, per machine, included in the platform
Connect and browse any server — modern controllers, SCADA historians and WinCC estates
Changes needed to your machine's own control system to get started
Integration built on real-world problems
OneTek is a systems integration company built by solving problems others walk away from. Since 2008 we have connected legacy equipment, modern networks and intelligent systems across factories, estates and commercial environments. SmartFactory grew out of a live deployment at a composite materials manufacturer in Burnley — six production stations, SAP, Siemens PLCs and every quality lab instrument on one system.
The real problems holding factories back
Most factories run a mix of legacy equipment, modern PLCs and disconnected software. The data exists — it is just fragmented, delayed, or wrong often enough that nobody relies on it.
“Our machines are too old to connect”
Some of the oldest fleets in Europe run in UK job shops. SmartFactory clips onto machines built any time in the last fifty years — no spare output, no interface, and no changes to the controls required.
“The numbers are wrong so nobody looks”
Relay taps that double-count from contact bounce. Counters that quietly stop weeks after install. SmartFactory detects cycles three independent ways and picks the right one per machine — and if the network drops mid-shift, every cycle is still there when it returns.
“How is the shift going?”
Answered by walking the floor and a spreadsheet at 4pm. SmartFactory answers it on a screen: every machine colour-coded, parts made against plan, and a downtime clock running until someone gives a reason.
What we're working on and thinking about.
Frequently Asked Questions
Good questions. Straight answers.
OneTek works with businesses and organisations that rely on secure, high-performance connectivity and IT infrastructure. This includes offices, business parks, hospitality venues, retail, multi-tenant buildings, campuses, public sector organisations, and community developments.
Yes. OneTek manages the full lifecycle, from design and installation to ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and support. This ensures systems remain secure, reliable, and optimised long after deployment.
Deployment timelines depend on project scope, but many systems can be designed and installed within weeks rather than months. OneTek prioritises minimal disruption while delivering a stable, production-ready setup.
Yes. OneTek is vendor-agnostic and can integrate with most existing networks, hardware, and platforms. Where upgrades are required, they are planned carefully to maximise value and minimise unnecessary replacement.
OneTek combines connectivity, infrastructure, and intelligent systems into a single, cohesive solution rather than isolated services. Their focus is long-term reliability, scalability, and real-world performance, not short-term fixes or generic packages.
Let's talk integration.
Whether you're connecting legacy equipment to modern systems, rolling out estate-wide CCTV, or just need IT that works – we'll walk through your setup and show you what's possible.
