Proficy CSense is industrial analytics and process optimization software that enables engineers and data analysts to analyze operations data, develop predictive models, and apply advanced analytics to improve production outcomes.
Designed for process and production engineers, Proficy CSense helps uncover process inefficiencies, detect equipment issues earlier, and optimize operational performance by applying data science techniques to time-series data from historians, control systems, and other industrial sources. The software supports both guided and advanced analytics workflows, making it accessible to users with varying levels of data science expertise.
Typical use cases include root cause analysis, soft sensor development, predictive maintenance, and control loop performance improvement. CSense is frequently used in process industries such as chemicals, food and beverage, and pulp and paper, where process variability can significantly impact quality, efficiency, and asset health.
Key capabilities include:
• Data wrangling and cleansing tools to prepare industrial data for analysis
• Built-in machine learning and statistical modeling to identify trends and predict outcomes
• Model deployment capabilities for integration with control and monitoring systems
• Diagnostics and visualization tools for exploring relationships and process behavior
• Drag-and-drop development environment that accelerates analytics use without requiring code
Proficy CSense enables teams to build, validate, and operationalize models that can be monitored continuously and applied across plants or systems. The software supports deployment on-premise or in the cloud, providing flexibility to align with existing IT infrastructure and data strategies. By embedding analytics into production workflows, organizations can reduce process variability, enhance quality, and increase efficiency through data-driven decision-making.
Seller
GE VernovaProduct Description
Proficy CSense is an industrial analytics software solution that leverages artificial intelligence (AI and machine learning (ML to enhance asset and process performance through the implementation of a Process Digital Twin. This comprehensive tool enables process engineers to integrate data from multiple sources, swiftly identify issues, determine root causes, predict future performance, and automate actions to continuously improve quality, utilization, and productivity.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Five-in-One Analytics Capabilities: Proficy CSense uniquely combines five analytics functions—analyze, monitor, predict, simulate, and optimize/control setpoints in real time—within a single package.
- Data Integration: Facilitates the amalgamation of data from diverse sources, providing a holistic view of operations.
- Rapid Problem Identification: Utilizes AI and ML to quickly detect and diagnose asset and process performance issues.
- Predictive Analytics: Forecasts future performance to proactively address potential problems before they arise.
- Process Digital Twin: Creates a virtual replica of physical processes, enabling simulation and optimization for improved outcomes.
Primary Value and User Solutions:
Proficy CSense addresses the critical need for enhanced operational efficiency in industrial settings. By reducing process variability, it ensures consistent product quality. The software accelerates troubleshooting, minimizing downtime and associated costs. Its predictive capabilities allow for proactive maintenance, preventing unexpected failures. Additionally, the Process Digital Twin enables continuous optimization, leading to sustained improvements in productivity and resource utilization. Overall, Proficy CSense empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions that drive operational excellence.
Overview by
Michelle Rosinski (Senior Product Marketing Manager | Sustainability, Operations, Software Development)
