Digital Signage for Industry — Make Information Visible, Support Processes, Improve Safety.
Digital communication for production, administration and plant sites. Relevant information, KPIs and safety messages are displayed centrally, automatically and in real time where they are needed.
Why Digital Signage matters in industry
of industrial employees work without a traditional desk-based workplace
higher productivity through visual real-time information
fewer quality defects through visualised process KPIs
Which challenges does Digital Signage solve in industry and manufacturing?
Digital Signage helps industrial companies provide production information, KPIs, shift updates and safety messages reliably on displays. Content can be managed centrally and targeted to production halls, control rooms or plant sites.
Keeping production information current
Production KPIs, machine status, shift information and operational notices change continuously and must remain visible during ongoing operations.
Manual communication processes
Printed notices and manually maintained information create extra work and become outdated quickly. Digital displays enable central and automated updates.
Safety-critical communication
Warnings, safety information and evacuation instructions must become visible quickly in the relevant production areas.
Typical Use Cases
Digital Signage solutions for industry
From production to internal communication: typical Digital Signage applications for plants, production halls and company sites.
Digital notice board
Reach employees in production, logistics and shift work with current internal information.
✓ Reach employees without a fixed PC
✓ Show shift updates, news and HR content
✓ Control content by plant or area
Production KPIs
Visualise production data, targets and current KPIs directly in manufacturing areas.
✓ Display live data and KPIs
✓ Integrate Power BI and data sources
✓ Make deviations visible quickly
Shift & production information
Show shift schedules, production status and operational notices where they are needed.
✓ Communicate shift changes clearly
✓ Update changes centrally
✓ Target information by production area
Emergency & safety communication
Show warnings, PPE notices and safety information quickly in production areas.
✓ Prioritise safety messages centrally
✓ Display PPE and safety instructions
✓ Control content by plant or hazard area
Welcome screen
Welcome visitors, suppliers and applicants professionally at the site.
✓ Show contacts and appointments
✓ Add safety and visitor notices
✓ Adapt content by location
Digital wayfinding
Guide visitors, suppliers and employees through plants, buildings and production sites.
✓ Show routes and areas clearly
✓ Guide visitors to reception or plant areas
✓ Update changes centrally
Quality & process information
Provide work instructions, quality information and process notices directly at the point of use.
✓ Keep current specifications visible
✓ Target content by line or area
✓ Avoid outdated paper notices
Meeting room display & booking
Organise meeting and training rooms digitally across administrative and production sites.
✓ Connect Microsoft 365 or Exchange
✓ Show free and occupied status
✓ Book rooms directly on site
Live data & dashboards
Visualise machine, logistics and operational data automatically on displays.
✓ Connect data sources automatically
✓ Display dashboards without manual upkeep
✓ Update information in real time
Canteen & site information
Communicate menus, services, events and site-specific information centrally.
✓ Show menus and services
✓ Schedule content by time of day
✓ Target information by location
How does Digital Signage work in industry and manufacturing?
With connectSignage, production information, KPIs, safety messages and internal communication can be managed centrally and displayed automatically across plants. Existing data sources and systems can be connected and content targeted by site, area, display or time.
HTML 5 editor
Intuitive, PowerPoint-like designer for content creation.
Scheduling
Content can be easily planned and played automatically at specified times.
PowerBI
Presentation and analysis of data in interactive reports and dashboards.
Synchronized Network Folders
Automated exchange of content via central network folders.
Reporting
Detailed statistics on the frequency of content playback on each individual display.
Touch
Create interactive touch applications with multiple levels and intuitive user guidance.
Databases
Automatic and scheduled synchronization of external databases for content that is always up to date.
ERP & WWS
Connecting external systems and data sources from ERP and inventory management systems.
External connections
Integration and active control of external systems to expand functionality.
Trigger
Automatische Wiedergabe bestimmter Inhalte auf der Grundlage von Echtzeitdaten, beispielsweise von Sensoren oder externen Systemen.
Digital employee communication at RAILONE
With connectSignage, RAILONE uses a central Digital Signage solution for internal communication in reception areas and production sites. Welcome screens and digital notice boards make shift schedules, announcements and current information centrally visible, improving employee communication in everyday operations.
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TotalEnergies digitized safety and employee communication
With connectSignage, TotalEnergies uses a centralized digital signage solution for safety communications, employee information, and automated key performance indicators at the Central Germany refinery. Digital kiosks and displays show accident-free days, safety rules, weather data, employee notices, and current information, all centrally managed and automatically updated.
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Bacher AG Thun digitizes employee communication
With connectSignage, Bacher AG Thun is utilizing a centralized digital signage solution for modern employee communication within their construction company. Content such as weekly schedules, information screens, on-call rosters, and photo documentation is managed centrally, deployed flexibly, and displayed at relevant locations throughout the company.
This industry often relies on the following solutions
Digital bulletin board
Internal communication that hits the mark: Make news, notices, and important information visible directly on digital displays – centrally managed and always up to date.
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Emergency & safety communication
When every second counts: Make warnings, evacuation information, and safety alerts visible instantly—centrally managed, targeted, and easy to understand.
Information display
Information at a Glance: Display key metrics, process data, deadlines, and the latest information on digital displays—automatically updated and centrally provided.
What our customers say
“The advantage is that we can now display information even faster and more reliably.
“I was particularly impressed by the simple and intuitive operation of the software.”
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“connectSignage makes it much easier to convey information at a large family resort. Even challenging requirements, such as specific pixel sizes, are handled with ease. Furthermore, the system’s stability is a major advantage.”
"Thanks to connectSignage, our displays are a real highlight in the new building"
Digital Signage solutions for industry
Examples of Digital Signage in industry and manufacturing — from internal employee communication to safety, process and production information.
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about Digital Signage in industry and manufacturing.
Implementation is carried out in collaboration with our system integrators. Depending on the project, we provide support with selecting hardware and locations, connecting existing systems and interfaces, as well as with installation, commissioning, and training. For ongoing operations, our Customer Success Management team is also available to assist.
We guarantee the highest security standards with encryption, two-factor authentication and GDPR-compliant processes.
We support a wide range of SoC and player operating platforms. Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, iiyama, Sharp, ProDVX, BrightSign, Windows, Android, Chrome OS, Chrome OS flex, Microsoft Teams Rooms, Barco.
connectSignage offers over 500 integrations and interfaces. These include Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, Power BI, OneDrive, ERP and inventory management systems, databases, calendars, and APIs, among others. Additionally, custom integrations can be implemented for existing IT systems and workflows.
Yes. In an emergency, digital displays can show warnings, evacuation instructions, safety guidelines, or all-clear messages and be centrally broadcast to relevant areas. Additionally, safety briefings can be regularly integrated into content loops.
Yes. Digital signage can be connected to existing systems and data sources such as ERP, MES, Power BI, databases, or APIs via integrations and interfaces. This allows production data, order information, machine status, and KPI dashboards to be displayed automatically on shop floor screens.
Permission and role concepts ensure that departments only edit the content they are responsible for. For example, HR can manage news in break rooms, while shift leaders update KPIs on the production line, and IT maintains central oversight.
With connectSignage, content can be created, updated, and scheduled using drag-and-drop. Roles and permissions allow you to define which teams are authorized to edit which content.
A production display shows manufacturing information such as orders, cycle times, machine status, line performance, production targets, or deviations directly on the production line.
We offer a free 30-day trial period with full functionality and a personal introduction.
Any more questions?
Our team is happy to help.