Precision dyeing, from recipe to machine
A textile ERP web platform that brings production planning, shade and recipe management, quality control, machinery, and user administration into one connected workspace, with automated dispensing driven directly from the browser.
Production overview
Plant 2 · Shift B · live
Chemical consumption
kg per day · last 14 days
Batch B-4417 dispensing
Midnight Teal · 6 of 8 chemicals
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A leading performance-fibre manufacturer
Uptake was commissioned to design and develop a specialized automated software solution that bridges the gap between digital recipe management and physical factory automation.
The client needed a centralized, role-based web application to automate, manage, and audit the precise mixing and dispensing of chemical dyes, connected to industrial dyeing machinery through APIs and shared across multiple internal departments.
Software that talks to the factory floor
Hardware integration
Bidirectional communication with dispensing machinery, including custom workarounds where native APIs were unavailable.
Data complexity
Fluid states, tank capacities, solenoid variables and yarn characteristics mapped into an intuitive UI.
Real-time sync
Low-latency data between browser and hardware to prevent overflow or inaccurate batch mixtures.
Adoption
Moving floor staff from manual mixing to a digital-first workflow with a minimal learning curve.
Five goals behind the platform
Automate Dispensing
Connect software to dyeing machinery via APIs to trigger and control physical dispensing.
Role-Based Access Control
Manage users, permissions and departments with SUPER-ADMIN, MANAGER and USER roles.
Streamline Operations
Full lifecycle: shade registration, recipe compilation, batch scheduling and re-dyeing.
Configuration Control
A Masters panel for tanks, solenoids, machines and chemical attributes like viscosity, density, pH and conductivity.
Data-Driven Reporting
Daily and monthly reports on the consumption of every chemical and colour.
Screens built for the lab and the floor
Every shade, recipe and yarn spec in one place
Midnight Teal
SH-2291 · Customer: Northline Apparel · Quality: PES-150
| Chemical | Type | G/L | % OWF | Tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disperse Blue 79 | Dye | — | 1.85 | T-03 |
| Disperse Yellow 211 | Dye | — | 0.42 | T-05 |
| Disperse Red 167 | Dye | — | 0.18 | T-06 |
| Levelling agent | Auxiliary | 1.00 | — | T-09 |
| Dispersing agent | Auxiliary | 0.80 | — | T-10 |
| Acetic acid (pH 4.5) | Chemical | 0.50 | — | T-12 |
Live machine control with a full audit trail
Automation and control in one enterprise platform
A comprehensive enterprise platform that streamlines dispensing, production execution, administration, analytics, and secure business operations through real-time automation and centralized control.
API-Driven Machine Integration
Engineered an API communication layer to transmit automated Dispense and Re-dispense commands directly from web applications to production machinery.
Complete Production Execution Suite
Manage Shades, Recipes using Master Templates, Batch Scheduling, Dispensing, and Redying through an end-to-end production workflow platform.
API-Driven Machine Integration
Engineered an API communication layer to transmit automated Dispense and Re-dispense commands directly from web applications to production machinery.
Complete Production Execution Suite
Manage Shades, Recipes using Master Templates, Batch Scheduling, Dispensing, and Redying through an end-to-end production workflow platform.
Granular Configuration
Manage Chemicals, Classifications, Tanks (including Solenoid metrics), Customers, Qualities, and Machinery through detailed configuration logs.
User & Analytics Module
RBAC-driven user management with administrative reporting for daily and monthly chemical consumption metrics.
A modern stack from browser to machine
Operator-friendly screens for shades, recipes, batches and live dispensing.
Low-latency services that relay commands to dyeing machinery.
REST layer for dispense, re-dispense, masters and RBAC.
Flexible documents for multi-variable recipes, tanks and yarn specs.
Integration services that talk to dispensing hardware and PLCs over Modbus / OPC UA.
Live tank levels, batch progress and event logs pushed to every screen.
Reliable command queue for dispense jobs and fast session caching.
Secure hosting on EC2 with S3 storage and automated backups.
Containerized services with CI/CD pipelines for safe releases.
Clear, dependable and built for dense data
A clear geometric sans-serif family that keeps dense operational interfaces readable while giving the platform a modern, dependable character.
From factory audit to live production
Discover
Audit textile workflows, roles, and operational data.
Define
Map modules, permissions, and high-frequency tasks.
Design
Build a clear and consistent ERP interface system.
Deliver
Validate production workflows and responsive behavior.
Manual mixing replaced with automated precision
Despite technical constraints regarding client-side API availability, the modular structure of the web portal establishes an efficient ecosystem.
This centralized framework reduces human error, provides complete auditing visibility over consumption, and bridges digital management with physical textile production.
Turn ambitious ideas into powerful digital products with scalable mobile apps, custom software, and modern websites.
From startup MVPs to enterprise-grade platforms, Uptake builds high-performing digital experiences that are fast, intuitive, and ready for the future. Need software that connects to your machinery? We can help.
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