Fabrico vs. Vorne XL: Hardware Scoreboard or Software Platform? (2026 Comparison)

If you walk into a high-speed bottling or packaging plant, you will likely see a Vorne XL display. Its big red and green numbers are the industry standard for "Visual Management." It tells operators: "You are 500 units behind schedule."

But knowing you are behind is only the first step. Knowing why you are behind and fixing it is where the money is made.

Fabrico represents the next evolution. We don't just display the score; we provide the Game Tape (Video) and the Playbook (Maintenance) to help you win.

Here is the head-to-head comparison to help you decide: Do you need a Scoreboard or a System?

The Comparison Matrix (2026)

1. The "Why" Factor (Context vs. Video)

The Battleground: Understanding the root cause of a stop.

• Vorne XL: When the line stops, the operator scans a barcode or presses a button to select a reason (e.g., "Jam").

  • Risk: Operators often guess, select "Other," or scan "Material Issue" just to clear the screen quickly. The data is subjective.

• Fabrico: When the line stops, we capture a Video Clip via the Inefficiencies Zoom-In module.

  • Benefit: You don't have to ask the operator. You watch the video. You see the box hit the rail and twist. The evidence is objective and indisputable.

The Verdict: Fabrico solves the "Trust" problem with video evidence.

2. Closing the Loop (Scoreboard vs. Workflow)

The Battleground: What happens after the downtime is detected?

• Vorne XL: It records the downtime. It generates a great report showing "Top 5 Losses." But it doesn't do anything about them. It relies on a manager to read the report and tell a mechanic to fix it.

• Fabrico: It acts.

  • Scenario: Machine stops 10 times in an hour for "Infeed Jam."

  • Fabrico: Automatically generates a Corrective Maintenance ticket, alerts the Maintenance Supervisor, and tracks the "Mean Time To Repair."

The Verdict: Vorne reports the news. Fabrico makes the news by triggering the fix.

3. Connectivity (Pulses vs. Logic)

The Battleground: How deep is the data?

• Vorne XL: Excellent at counting "Pulses" (Product Count) and "State" (Run/Stop). It is simple, rugged, and works on any machine that can output a voltage signal.

• Fabrico: Connects to the PLC or uses Computer Vision. We can read complex logic like temperature, pressure, or specific alarm codes (e.g., "Servo Fault 404") that a simple pulse counter misses.

The Verdict: Vorne is great for counting. Fabrico is great for diagnosing.

4. Agility & Scalability

The Battleground: Rolling out to 50 lines.

• Vorne XL: Requires buying hardware for every line, running conduit, and wiring sensors. It is a capital project.

• Fabrico: Is largely software-based. You can deploy it using existing network infrastructure or simple IoT gateways. Scaling from 1 line to 50 is a matter of licenses, not electricians.

The Verdict: Fabrico deploys faster with less hardware overhead.

Conclusion: Do You Want to Watch the Score or Win the Game?

The choice depends on your maturity level.

Choose Vorne XL if:

• You have a Manual Culture and just need to motivate operators with a visual target.

• You have legacy machines with absolutely no data connectivity (and just want to add a sensor).

• You want a rugged, "Set it and forget it" hardware appliance.

Choose Fabrico if:

• You want to Eliminate Downtime, not just count it.

• You need to verify Root Causes with Video because you suspect operator data is inaccurate.

• You want to bridge the gap between Production (OEE) and Maintenance (CMMS).

Don't just count the losses. Eliminate them with Fabrico.