Digital Signage for Industry
Display production data, safety alerts, and operational updates on digital screens - in real time, across every shift and department, reaching every employee on the floor.
What Is Industrial Digital Signage?
Industrial digital signage is the use of networked screens in production halls, warehouses, and common areas to display information such as OEE metrics, HSE alerts, shift schedules, and operational messages - reaching every employee, including those without access to a PC, email, or company intranet.
Picture a screen on the production floor showing live output progress. Another at the entrance displaying current HSE status and PPE reminders. A third in the warehouse showing the day's pick list and expected deliveries.
At its core, it's about making information visible where work actually happens. Content updates automatically from your existing systems, and whoever manages the platform controls what appears on which screens, without anyone walking the floor to swap printed notices.
How Industrial Businesses Use Digital Signage
The specific applications vary by sector and facility size, but these are the most common use cases across manufacturing and industrial enironments
Real-time production data
Display KPIs such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
HSE and workplace safety
Show active safety alerts, ongoing safety campaigns, emergency procedures, and PPE reminders
Shift schedules and staffing
Give employees a fast, reliable view of today's shift structure, staffing per production line, and any last-minute changes
Operational messages
Communicate planned maintenance windows, unplanned downtime, delivery changes, and other disruptions
Internal communications
Share company news, employee milestones, social events, and safety performance results
Training and work instructions
Show standard operating procedures, checklists, and training videos - especially useful during onboarding
Benefits of Digital Signage for Industrial Businesses
Organisations that deploy digital signage in manufacturing and industrial settings consistently report several concrete improvements:
- Faster information flow: Changes to production schedules, safety status, or staffing reach every employee the moment they are published. There is no waiting for emails to be read or notices to be printed and posted.
- Improved safety outcomes: HSE alerts displayed on screens throughout the production area reach everyone on site - including staff without PC access, contractors, and visitors. In the event of an incident, information is updated and distributed within seconds.
- Better decisions on the floor: When production data is visible to operators and team leads in real time - not just available to managers in office systems - deviations are spotted and addressed faster. People working on the line get operational insight without needing to log in to anything.
- Reaching every employee: Digital signage is often the only communication channel that reliably reaches employees who do not hava a company email address, PC access, or intranet login. In industrial environments, that can be a large proportion of the workforce.
- Stronger workplace culture: Screens in common areas that recognize employee milestones, share safety results, and promote upcoming events build a sens of belonging - particularly across shift patterns where colleagues rarely overlap.
Integrations with Systems Industrial Businesses Already Use
Fyresign connects to a wide range of platforms so that content updates automatically from your existing data source
Microsoft Power BI
Display production dashboards, KPI reports, and data visualization
Microsoft - Sharepoint
Surface documents, procedures, and communications from Teams channels
Google Sheets and Excel
For lighter data sources such as shift schedules or daily production targets
Social media
Display the company's Instagram, Facebook or YouTube content in social spaces
Hardware for Industrial Digital Signage
Industrial environments place greater demands on screens than standard office setting. Key considerations:
- Screen specification: For production halls, look for screens with high brightness output (700 nits or above) and, where relevant, an appropriate IP raring for dust and moisture resistance. For office areas and canteens, standard commercial-grade digital signage displays are sufficient.
- Media player compatibility: Fyresign supports Windows, Android, iOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi, and smart displays running Tizen or WebOS.
- Mounting options: Wall mounts, pole mounts, and ceiling suspension are all common in industrial settings, depending on the layout and environment. Outdoor and high-humidity locations have dedicated enclosure solutions available.
How Much Does Industrial Digital Signage Cost?
Fyresign uses a modular pricing model designed to scale with your operation:
- Free: One screen, core features, no time limit.
- Standard ($14.60/screen/month) - Up to 10 playlists, 100 slides, unlimited users.
- Business ($31.40/screen/month) - Full access with unlimited playlists, scheduling, and customization.
- Enterprise - Tailored solution with custom integrations and dedicated setup.
All paid plans include a 14-day free trial with no credit card required, and a 10% discount applies on annual billing.
Get Started with Digital Signage in Your Facility
- Create a free account
- Choose the integrations you need
- Connect to a screen
No IT team is required. For businesses managing multiple displays and more complex requirements, we offer assisted setup, technical onboarding, and dedicated account support.
Frequently Asked Questions About Industrial Digital Signage
What is industrial digital signage?
Industrial digital signage is the us of networked screens in production halls, warehouses, and common areas to display live information such as production data, HSE alerts, shift schedules, and operational messages. Screens replace printed notices, manual whiteboards, and email chains, and reach every employee on site - including those without access to a PC or company intranet. Content is managed from a single web-based platform and can be tailored by department, building or location.
What are the benefits of digital signage in industrial environments?
Digital signage in industrial environments delivers several measurable advantages: real-time display of production data and KPIs means deviations are identified and acted on faster: HSE alerts reach every employee immediately, regardless of where they are on site: shift information and operational updates reduce miscommunication across teams: and centrally managed content saves significant administrative time compared to printed notices and manual updates.
What content can be shown on screens in a production or manufacturing facility?
Typical content includes: lice production data and KPIs pulled from ERP og MES systems, HSE alerts and ongoing safety campaigns, shift schedules and staffing overviews, operational messages about planned maintenance or unplanned downtime, quality metrics and non-conformance reports, internal communications such as company news and employee announcements, and training content including standard operating procedures and instructional videos. All content can be scheduled and targeted by department or screen location.
How much does industrial digital signage cost?
Fyresign offers a modular pricing model starting from a free plan (one screen) up to paid plans with full features. All paid plans can be trialled free for 14 days with no credit card required. For industrial businesses operating across multiple sites, Enterprise agreements are available with tailored pricing and dedicated onboarding support.
What hardware do we need to run digital signage in an industrial facility?
You need a screen and a media player, or a signage screen. For industrial environments, screens with high brightness output - at least 700 nits - are recommended, along with an appropriate IP rating for locations exposed to dust or moisture. Fyresign is compatible with Windows, Android, iOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi, and smart displays running Tizen og WebOS.