# FAQ

## What is ER Labs?
ER Labs is a lightweight industrial intelligence layer for practical production environments, focused on usable manufacturing data, anomaly detection, and operational visibility.

## Does this replace MES?
No. It is not positioned as a full MES replacement, but it can sit alongside MES or reporting environments where useful.

## Is this only for extrusion?
No. Extrusion is a major domain, but the engineering scope also includes industrial automation, factory systems, and industrial data structure.

## What does Starosta Industrial do?
It provides industrial engineering focused on extrusion systems, factory engineering, automation and control, and operational data structure.

## What kind of factories is this for?
It is intended for practical factory environments where process behavior, control clarity, and operational structure matter.

## What is the role of AI?
AI is used as a supporting layer where it improves visibility, interpretation, or decision support. It is not treated as a gimmick.

## What kinds of control systems are covered?
The scope includes PLC logic, HMI structure, alarms, diagnostics, machine integration, and signal strategy.

## What is the main operational value?
The main value is more stable, understandable, and actionable production behavior.

## Can the data connect to dashboard tools?
Yes. Where appropriate, the structured manufacturing data can be prepared for reporting environments such as Power BI.