Bright factory hall with two workers at an assembly line and a wall screen showing Line 2 today: output 1,240, target 1,400

Digital signage software for manufacturing

Digital signage for factories and plants

Show production KPIs, safety messages, shift notices and work instructions on the screens you already have. Manage all from one dashboard.

Built for every part of the plant.

Whether you run one workshop or several plants, Play adapts to how your production actually works.

  • Production lines

    Show every line how the shift is going, right where the work happens.

    • Output against target, live
    • KPIs from Power BI or Google Sheets
    • Work instructions next to machines
    • Quality figures and defect rates
  • Health & safety

    Keep safety rules in sight and make sure every alert is seen.

    • PPE and hazard reminders by zone
    • Days without accidents counter
    • Safety training reminders
    • Emergency content on all screens
  • Break rooms & offices

    Reach the people who rarely sit at a computer.

    • Company news and announcements
    • Shift plans and handover notes
    • Canteen menus and staff events
    • Team milestones and job openings

Guide every shift from clock-in to handover.

Put the right message on the right screen at every step, so every shift knows the targets, the risks and what changed.

  1. Two workers in high-visibility vests walking through the staff entrance past a time clock and a screen saying Early shift: PPE required past this point, safety briefing 6:00

    01 · Staff entrance

    Shift notices and safety rules

    Screens by the time clock show today’s shift plan, PPE rules and the latest notices.

  2. Operators in hairnets and high-visibility vests at an electronics assembly line under a screen showing Line 2: output 1,240 of 1,400, scrap 1.2%, downtime 14 min

    02 · Production line

    Live KPIs at every line

    Output, targets, scrap rate and downtime from Power BI or Google Sheets, updated as the data changes.

  3. Operator tightening bolts with a torque wrench next to a screen showing step 3 of 6: torque bolts to 25 Nm, with a diagram of the part

    03 · Workstation

    Work instructions at the machine

    Step-by-step instructions, videos and checklists right where operators need them.

  4. Workers in high-visibility clothing having lunch in a bright break room with a screen showing today’s menu, chili and salad bar, and Team BBQ Friday

    04 · Break room

    News, menus and events

    Company news, the canteen menu and staff events where everyone takes a break.

Your first screen is free.

No credit card required. Just start growing your business and we’ll grow together.

Shop-floor figures that are always up to date

Pull live data from Google Sheets, Power BI, RSS feeds or your website and update every screen from one web portal. Output, quality figures and defect rates change as soon as your data does. When it matters, the Emergency System switches every screen to an alert in seconds.

Screen on a pillar on the shop floor showing 214 days without accidents and quality at 99.1%, with workers at machines behind it

One dashboard for every line and plant

Manage every screen on the floor, in the break rooms and across your plants from one web dashboard. See at a glance which screens are online.

Play dashboard with 28 of 32 screens live and a list of the line 1, staff entrance, break room and warehouse screens with what each one is playing
  • A team for every plant

    Give each plant or department its own team, so it publishes to its own screens without affecting the others.

  • Content by shift

    Schedule playlists by time of day and day of the week, so each shift sees its own targets and messages.

  • On brand on every screen

    Your colors, fonts and templates, so every slide looks like your company.

  • Emergency System

    Switch every screen to emergency information at once, with support for the CAP alert protocol.

  • Offline playback

    Content is stored on every player and keeps running through network outages.

  • Screen health alerts

    Get notified when a screen goes offline, so you can quickly resolve any outages.

Up and running in an afternoon.

  1. 1

    Connect a screen

    Pair a smart TV, media player or LED wall you already own.

  2. 2

    Pick a template

    Start from a ready-made template or design your own.

  3. 3

    Publish everywhere

    Send it to one line or every plant at once.

The Connect a screen window in Play, asking whether the screen is online or needs step-by-step help

Use templates or design your own.

Use Play’s templates as a starting point for safety rules, production KPIs, shift plans, quality, maintenance and visitor welcomes. Change colors and text, then publish.

  • Safety First: digital signage template for manufacturing
  • Production Performance: digital signage template for manufacturing
  • Shift Central: digital signage template for manufacturing
  • Quality Check: digital signage template for manufacturing
  • Maintenance: digital signage template for manufacturing
  • Welcome Screen: digital signage template for manufacturing
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The initial reaction to Play Digital Signage was overwhelmingly positive.
Gabriel TrubiSystem Administrator, Lone Star Turbo
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Other Solutions

  • People reviewing financial charts at a desk with a calculator

    Banking

    Engage customers while they wait and promote your financial products.

  • Graduation caps thrown in the air

    Education

    Schedules, campus news and emergency alerts on every screen.

  • Smiling doctors and nurses in a hospital

    Healthcare

    Wayfinding, health information and shorter perceived wait times.

  • Hotel receptionist helping guests at the front desk

    Hospitality

    Welcome guests and promote your services, events and offers.

  • Shopping mall with a large portrait screen advertising a summer menu at Harbor Kitchen

    Advertising

    Ad campaigns you can update in seconds and target to your audience.

  • Office reception with a wall screen welcoming visitors to Alderwood Group

    Offices

    Company news, results and celebrations for the whole team.

  • Popcorn being scooped at a cinema concession stand

    Cinemas

    Showtimes, trailers and concession offers on every screen.

  • Driver filling up a silver car next to a pump screen saying Coffee + pastry $3

    Gas stations

    Fuel prices, store offers and extra ad revenue.

  • Clothing store with colorful shirts on display

    Retail

    Promotions and wayfinding right where shoppers buy.

  • Monorail train covered in colorful graffiti

    Transportation

    Real-time travel updates wherever passengers wait.

  • People running on treadmills in a gym

    Gyms and spas

    Class schedules, workout tips and member offers.

  • Small white church with a steeple in the countryside

    Churches

    Share announcements and bring your congregation together.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about our platform. If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out to our team.

How is digital signage used in manufacturing?

Factories use screens for production figures, safety messages, work instructions, shift information and company news, on the floor and in break rooms.

Can I show live production data?

Yes. Show Power BI reports (Pro), Google Sheets or web dashboards, and the screens update when the data does.

Can the screens show emergency alerts?

Yes. The Emergency System (Pro) switches screens to emergency content when it is activated, and CAP alerts are supported.

Can a screen show a dashboard that needs a login?

Yes. Script Injection (Pro) can log in to a website automatically and scroll to the right section.

Can screens show different information for each shift?

Yes. Schedule playlists by time of day and day of the week, so each shift sees its own targets and messages.

Still have questions? Contact our support

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