Faclon Labs Feature Focus

Unified Data Fabric CoreEmbedded MLOpsScope and Industry CoverageContextual AI CopilotNo-Code UX & Rapid Deployment

Unified Data Fabric Core

Seamlessly ingests and stores time-series, relational, unstructured and vector data under one namespace, eliminating silos and simplifying data management.

Embedded MLOps

Pre-trained models for predictive maintenance, computer vision, energy optimization and anomaly detection with one-click deployment and full lifecycle management.

Scope and Industry Coverage

Faclon’s coverage of the widest scope of applications and use-cases covering production (OEE, MES), Reliability (CBM, Predictive), Energy (SEC, Utility) and Compliance (ESG, HSE)

Contextual AI Copilot

Natural-language “AskBruce” interface and AI agents that provide root-cause analysis, prescriptive recommendations and automated workflows.

No-Code UX & Rapid Deployment

Prompt-based dashboard creation, drag-and-drop canvas and industry-specific templates deliver pilot-to-production in 4–6 weeks.

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Business & Stakeholder Comparison
Technical Comparison
Target Stakeholders
CxOs, Plant Managers, Data Engineers, Field Personnel, IT/OT Leads
Plant Managers, OT/IT Engineers, Integrators
Data Privacy
Cloud, Hybrid or On-Prem - full customer control
On-Prem or Private Cloud
Prototyping Speed
Dashboards & AI demos in minutes
Dashboards, scripting for custom logic creation, and MVP is slower
AI-enabled Prognosis
Built-in MLOps & Gen AI tools for expert recommendations
No native AI; integrates external ML platforms
Customisability
Drag-drop + extensive prebuilt AI/use-case libraries
Drag-drop + Python scripting + SDK
Modularity & Scaling
Scales from single asset to global sites with AI modules
Unlimited tags & clients; server-based scale
Alerting & Reporting
AI-driven escalation workflows & scheduled reports
Event scripts & basic notification pipelines
Adoption & UX
Intuitive UI/UX + AI copilot accelerates adoption
Powerful but requires scripting expertise
Industry Coverage
Manufacturing, Energy, Pharma, FMCG, Utilities, Auto
Discrete & process manufacturing, water, energy
Data Aggregation
Turnkey IT-OT & IoT integration across any protocol
Broad protocol support (OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, etc.)
Architecture
Cloud-native microservices + containerized edge
Java-based modular gateway + Designer & Clients
AI/ML Readiness
DeepSense MLOps + Gen AI + Bruce AI
No built-in AI; use external ML & REST integrations
Multi-tenant Infrastructure
Built-in tenant isolation & governance via I/O Foundry
Single-tenant gateway model - single user gets relevant access
APIs & SDKs
Extensive API and SDK support with I/O Wiki
Comprehensive Python/Jython scripting & SDK
UI/UX
No-code canvas + AI copilot + 2D/3D visuals
Vision & Perspective modules for rich dashboards
Deployment Flexibility
Asset→Plant→Enterprise, on-prem/cloud/hybrid
On-prem/cloud; supports Docker & Kubernetes
Security & Compliance
ISO 27001, SOC 2, IEC 62443; AES-256, RBAC, MFA
Role-based access; integrates with AD/LDAP/SSO
Contextual Intelligence
Bruce AI refines insights like an SME
No contextual AI; manual scripting required

Why Choose Faclon?

Choose Faclon for a turnkey Industrial AI platform that seamlessly blends historian, visualization, and embedded AI to turn your plant data into real-time, autonomous decisions.

Turnkey End-to-End Platform
From sensors and connectivity to dashboards and autonomous actions, Faclon is a single-vendor solution, no stitching together disparate tools.
Accurate, Built-In AI
Pre-built AI/ML models plus a low-code MLOps workbench let you develop, test, and deploy predictive and prescriptive intelligence in days.
Deep IT-OT Integration & Security
Edge gateways run AI locally for instant alerts and automated workflows, even if the cloud connection drops
Customer Success & Co-Development
Drag-and-drop dashboards, prompt-based analytics, and an AI copilot get operators up and running in under six weeks.

FAQ

Questions we get asked by our clients Often

Can Faclon layer on top of Ignition?
Yes, use Ignition for SCADA/MES and Faclon to add embedded AI, decision intelligence, and autonomous workflows.
Is Faclon more expensive?
No, modular, outcome-focused pricing often results in lower TCO due to faster ROI and fewer integration costs.
What if we lack AI expertise?
Faclon provides pre-trained AI modules, low-code tools, and dedicated AI success teams with no in-house data science team needed.
Can we start small?
Absolutely. Many customers begin with a pilot on energy optimization or predictive maintenance, then scale across the plant.
Which industries is Faclon best for?
Cement, Steel, Pharma, Automotive, FMCG, Energy, Utilities especially complex, capital-intensive operations.