Compare ABB Ability Symphony Plus vs. Shoplogix Smart Factory Platform

ABB Ability™ Symphony® Plus is a cutting-edge distributed control system (DCS) aimed at enhancing plant efficiency and reliability through advanced automation, seamless integration, and optimization across the entire facility. With over 35 years of experience as the go-to total plant automation solution for the power generation and water industries, it is tailored to satisfy the rigorous demands of engineering, procurement, and construction contractors, making it the preferred choice for power generation and water treatment across diverse global markets. Additionally, Symphony Plus maintains backward compatibility with all prior generations of the Symphony series of distributed control systems, including Network 90, INFI 90, INFI 90 OPEN, Symphony Harmony, Contronic, and Symphony Melody. This compatibility ensures that existing systems can be upgraded without losing functionality or requiring significant overhaul, thereby safeguarding previous investments.

For over two decades, Shoplogix has helped leading manufacturers worldwide unlock hidden production potential by transforming real-time machine and performance data into actionable insights. The platform automatically captures signals like downtime, scrap, and throughput, delivering visual dashboards that enable teams to identify bottlenecks, reduce losses, and improve continuously—both during shifts and in post-shift analysis. With OneSignal connectivity, Shoplogix integrates with any machine brand or type to deliver real-time, granular insights on slow-running, starved, or idle machines. Its intuitive visual management system allows operators and managers alike to quickly detect and act on issues. Integrated analytics provide powerful, slice-and-dice capabilities similar to leading BI tools, without leaving the platform. Designed for agility, Shoplogix supports scaling from a single line to multi-plant operations across geographies. Continuous improvement tools like Action Plans and Digital Andon alerts keep teams engaged, aligned, and empowered to act—making Shoplogix a powerful ally in the pursuit of operational excellence.