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Finish Genius
Powerful, Real-Time Process Knowledge
FINISH GENIUS
Merging Process Engineering and Process Technology
Finish Genius is a dynamic system to deliver streaming information to the shop floor in real time for improved performance and profitability. Our FG process engineering software and content solutions combine to deliver everything critical for manufacturers to be competitive and provide consistent quality.
This user-friendly technology is designed with the requirements for efficient record keeping, training, and process validation for both large and small shops. All company proprietary content is strictly confidential and secure.
Content, Content, Content!
Pre-Engineered Content + Your Data. Turnkey and Ready-to-Use.
When you purchase Finish Genius, your data and any selected pre-engineered AWFI content will be loaded and ready to use. Advanced FG Pro 2.0 technology streamlines complex process engineering and documentation.
Eliminate tribal knowledge and start using Finish Genius immediately, reducing cost and setup time.
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Features Menu
Process Engineering & Documentation
Process Multi-Media Training (WI)
Equipment Automation Data Streaming Connectivity
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Streaming Knowledge Power
Knowledge is powerful, and Finish Genius delivers detailed streaming knowledge to your team in real-time. Line stoppage and reworks can be extremely costly, with FG you will increase your throughput, no matter how complex of a process. Finish Genius is your tool to efficiently controls process and people behavior.
Eliminate and reduce shop floor errors such as:
• Omission of Tasks
• Incorrect Execution of Tasks
• Incorrect Sequence of Tasks
• Uncompleted TasksEngineered processes and electronic checklists are proven technologies that save you time and money. Data collection is your insurance policy against preventing product failure or to troubleshoot product failure to reduce the cost of material, coatings, and ultimately the risk associated with finishing.
Finish Genius has a proven track record from small shops to large shops to simplify your operation and increase the bottom line profits.
Formula Record Keeping
Formula Record Keeping Automation Provides an Accurate, Safe Database of Color Formulas
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Learn More about the details and features of Finish Genius’ Formula Record Keeping.
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With Finish Genius
• Secure and Consistent Data Storage
• Accurate Batching
• Easily Find Formulas
• Reduced Waste Stream Color Mismatches
• Accurate Formulas -
Without Finish Genius
• Insecure Formula Record Keeping
• Incorrect Batch Mixing
• Increased time to search for Formula
• Color Mismatches
• Inconsistent Formulas
Create a Process
Finish Genius Database Includes Thousands of Data Points to Efficiently Create a Process for Both Manual and Automated Systems
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Learn more about the features and details of Creating a Process and Steps.
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With Finish Genius
• Increased Production Output
• Development and Implementation of New Systems
• Reduction of Product Defects
• Improvement Consistency & Quality
• Better Utilization of Resource Materials
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Without Finish Genius
• No Process Standardization
• Inconsistent Production
• No Transfer of Knowledge
• No Best Practice Standards
• Increased Reworks
• No Process Controls
Digital Work Instructions
ISO Compliant Interactive Multi-Media Work Instructions for training purposes, with Step-by-Step Directions, PDF Documents, Photos, and Videos
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Learn more about the features and details of Finish Genius Digital Work Instructions.
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With Finish Genius
• Eliminates Tribal Knowledge Using Best Practice Standards
• Expedite Training Time
• Easy to Use and Update
• Dynamic Process Knowledge
• Decreased Employee Turnover -
Without Finish Genius
• Dependent on Tribal Knowledge
• Slow Learning Curve
• Hard to Document Processes
• Static Training Information
• Higher Employee Turnover
Direct Process Messaging
Provide Real-Time Process Communication with Direct Process Messaging
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Learn more about the features and details of Finish Genius direct process messaging.
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With Finish Genius
• Maximize Time & Resources
• Increase Output
• On Time Production
• Remote Troubleshooting Communication
• Traceable Communication Data -
Without Finish Genius
• Increased Communication Lag Time
• Increase in Downtime & Reworks
• Missed Production Schedules & Ship Dates
• No Remote Troubleshooting
• No Communication Records
Equipment Automation Data Streaming Connectivity
The Dynamic User Interface in Finish Genius Pro+ Provides Connectivity with Equipment and Process Devices
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Learn more about the features and benefits of Finish Genius’ Equipment Automation Data Streaming Connectivity.
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With Finish Genius
• Decreased Data Collection Time
• Accurate and Automatic Data Entry
• Real-time Data Streaming & Visibility -
Without Finish Genius
• Increased Data Collection Time
• Incorrect Data Entry
• Loss of Real-time Data Visibility
Process Validation & Dashboard Reporting
Real Time Process Validation Provides Accurate Verification of Each Task Performed
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Learn more about the features and benefits of Finish Genius’ Process Validation.
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With Finish Genius
• Enhanced Real-time Data Collection & Reporting
• Improves Operator Consistency
• Allows for Dynamic Process Adjustments
• Continuous Validation for Process Improvement
• Reduced Reworks & Labor
• Increases Product Quality & Throughput
• Enforces Process Order and Traceability -
Without Finish Genius
• No Visibility of Process Data
• No Process Traceability
• No Enforcement of Order & Accuracy of Task
• No Process Information Channel in Real-time• Latency in Data Reporting
• No Data Visibility
• Increased Reworks & Labor Costs
• Lower Product Quality
• Unresolved Process Errors
Process Costing
Advanced Process Costing Features Customizable Metrics to Accurately Calculate Real World Production Numbers
Material Quantities
Material Quantities and Labor Required for a Project are Automatically Calculated
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Learn more about the features and details of Finish Genius’ Material Quantities.
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With Finish Genius
• Accurately Calculate Project Materials
• Increase Throughput
• Decrease Material Waste
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Without FG
• Underestimate Required Project Materials
• Delay Project Completion
• Increased Material Waste
• Overestimate or Underestimate Labor Resources
Video Process Monitoring
Process Monitoring Technology Allows for Eyes-On Critical to Quality Visibility
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Learn more about the features and details of Finish Genius’ Video Process Monitoring.
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With Finish Genius
• Increased Real-time Quality Control
• Eliminating Rework in Real-time
• Increased Equipment Efficiency
• Reduced Equipment Downtime -
Without Finish Genius
• No Real-time Quality Control
• Increased Reworks
• Reduced Equipment Efficiency
• Increased Equipment Downtime
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Demo Finish Genius
Experience the features of Finish Genius anytime with the online Live Demo. We’ve altered the content of actual formulas, processes, and work instructions, so that you can see how FG can work for you. All FG PRO+ packages come with Remote Process Consultations designed to get you up and running quickly.
Live Demo Features
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‘Formulas‘ > ‘Edit’ to see how to make a formula.
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‘Work Instructions‘ > ‘View’ to experience interactive multi-media work instructions.
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‘My Work‘ > ‘Resume’ to see experience electronic checklists.
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‘Dashboard‘ > ‘Details or Graphs’ to view real-time data streaming and reporting.
PRICING: Digital Work Instructions Only
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$149/month*
Looking for just Work Instructions?
Digital Work Instructions are included with all Finish Genius Pro+ versions. You can also purchase WI separately or as an add on for $149/month. *Minimum 1 Year WI License Agreement.
Be sure to check out Solution Package #3: Work Instruction On-Site Process Documentation with Turnkey Data Setup for getting up and running with professionally designed multi-media content. You will finally have a highly effective process training tool. Process content expert is available for additional costs.
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Finish Genius Solutions
Don’t Get Stuck with Shelf-ware! AWFI and the Finish Genius Teams are committed to support and setup solutions so that your FG installation becomes an invaluable asset to your Finishing & Management Team.
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Technical Support
All Finish Genius accounts come with technical support. We understand there is a learning curve with any new application, the AWFI Tech Support Team is here to shorten that curve. Contact us through the FG application, email, or phone. The FG knowledge base is a good place to get started. Browse through our multi-media documentation and become a Finish Genius Pro in no time.
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Process Support
The AWFI Process Support Team has years of industry knowledge backed by the leading Finishing Application in the industry. This creates a high value resource for your Finishing Shop. Ask our Process Engineers how to setup a Finishing Schedule for multi-step finishing, water-based solutions, antique finishes, pigmented conversion varnishes and more.
Configuration Options
Based on the size of your shop and how many Finishers you have, AWFI has multiple configuration solutions that will zone in on your needs. From one-man shops to multiple-shift production facilities, we will help you find the right configuration for your Finish Genius Install.
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AWFI offers two configuration options for Small Finishing Shops with 1-3 Finishers. For small shops that only require one admin and 2 user accounts, this is the perfect solution to accomplish your finishing goals.
Turnkey Data Setup
Hit the ground running! All your finishing data will be imported and configured in Finish Genius by AWFI. Ready to use formulas, process schedules, and electronic process validation checklists.Pre-Engineered Data
For shops that wish to start new production or are looking for new finishing schedules, this is a perfect Finish Genius solution. All color formulas and processes are pre-engineered and ready to use with 150 process schedules. This option is limited to major manufacturer finishes. -
For medium sized operations that require one admin and up to 10 user accounts, this is the perfect solution to accomplish your finishing goals. This is a great fit if you already have the process information, but are looking to make it consistent year after year.
Turnkey Data Setup
You have already proven you are a highly skilled finishing shop! Medium size operations can now take it to the next level with Finish Genius Turnkey Data Setup and reduce the re-works. All your data will be automatically imported and configured in Finish Genius. Ready to use formulas, process schedules, and electronic process validation checklists. -
The FG Team can provide custom setup and remote process engineering to meet the special requirements of a large production facility. Our team specializes in implementing processes using best practice standards and efficient process documentation to provide the best value in the industry. Choose from installing it on local servers, or use the web based application.
Turnkey Data Setup – Web Based App
These valuable solutions are always available remotely, saving you time and money by using the FG secure web-based application.• Remote Custom Process Engineering
• Uploading of Existing Formulas
• Uploading of Existing Finishing/Process Schedules
• Setup of Electronic ‘My Work’ Checklists
• Real-time Streaming DashboardTurnkey Data Setup – Locally Hosted
For companies that prefer secured locally hosted FG Pro+ Software System, a purchase option is offered. Our team will setup all data bundled and install on a network of your choice.• Uploading of Existing Formulas
• Uploading of Existing Finishing/Process Schedules
• Setup of Electronic ‘My Work’ Checklists
• Real-time Streaming Dashboard
• Bundled and Installed on Company Server System with Software Support
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Additional Options
For shops that require custom setup and process engineering assistance, our experienced process engineering technicians are available to provide remote process configuration using best practice standards to fit your shop requirements. Contact AWFI for more information.
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Get Started with Finish Genius Today