--- title: Production Module date: 2025-01-25T14:17:00+00:00 author: admin canonical_url: "https://vapour.scot/modules/production-module" section: Module --- ### Frequently Asked **Questions** Discover some answers to some common questions we get asked about our Production Module [ More FAQs ](https://vapour.scot/faqs) Does Vapour support any type of spirit production? Vapour's heritage is in malt whisky, and we have built our workflows around the processes and methods used in whisky production and maturation. We have also created the platform to be incredibly flexible so, depending on your processes, Vapour's [Production Module](https://vapour.scot/modules/production-module) can handle spirit production across: - Malt Whisky - Grain Whisky - Bourbon - Irish Whiskey - Tequila - Rum - Gin - Vodka Can I use Vapour in ATEX zones? Yes, the platform itself does not require any hardware to be installed on your premises. In order to use functions such as data entry and task management for floor workers, you can use a standard mobile device (iOS or Android). In ATEX zones, ATEX-compliant devices and intrinsically safe cases are available to allow you to safely use these devices in these environments. We recommend Honeywell ATEX-rated Android handheld computers and can offer remote provisioning services to get you up and running in a matter of minutes. [Contact us,](/contact) and we can provide you with some assistance with choosing your mobile hardware, or contact some of [our partners](https://vapour.scot/partners-and-ecosystem). Do I need a constant Internet connection to use Vapour? For the most part, yes, you will be required to have a constant Internet connection on your mobile device when using most task and activity features of Vapour. We do offer "offline scanning mode" in our [Maturation Module](https://vapour.scot/modules/maturation-module) to allow you to scan casks into locations where you have no or limited connectivity. Tablets and PCs performing process data entry in the [Production Module](https://vapour.scot/modules/production-module), or records management in the [Bottling Add-On](https://vapour.scot/modules/bottling-add-on) also require you to be Internet-connected. If you have issues with wireless coverage in your facilities, [contact us,](/contact) and we can put you in touch with specialist partners who can advise on Internet connectivity, even in remote locations with little or no traditional Internet coverage. We have process automation built into our facility. Can you integrate with our equipment? Yes, we have already created API-powered integration with leading OT hardware from providers such as Clyde Associated Engineers, specifically their CASKLOG™ solution. We can offer third-party integrations to allow you to pull data from your industrial equipment right into your Vapour environment and vice-versa, providing data from Vapour into other systems. The interfaces of devices differ widely from SCADA to web services and APIs. [Contact us](https://vapour.scot/contact) to discuss your specific requirements. Does Vapour produce Compliance Reports for customs and excise submissions? Yes, Vapour has a set of specific reports to allow you to submit your production and bonded warehouse inventory reports to your customs and excise authorities. The format of these reports aligns directly with the UK's HMRC W21 and W1 report formats. We can also generate reports in custom formats to suit your regional requirements. [Contact us](https://vapour.scot/contact) if you have any specific questions related to your compliance reporting requirements. How does Vapour integrate with control systems for production and maturation? Vapour connects to SCADA and control systems with both native in-built integrations and via our [API integration Portal](https://vapour.scot/features/api-integration-portal), allowing you to capturing key data such as filling levels, disgorging amounts, alcohol strength, etc. Can Vapour calculate efficiency in the production process? Yes, Vapour tracks key efficiency metrics, such as yield per batch, comparing grain or malt, and predicted spirit yield versus actuals, helping distillery managers optimise production. Does Vapour support multiple production processes? Yes, [Vapour Production Module](https://vapour.scot/modules/production-module) supports whisky, gin, rum, vodka, and other spirits production, tracking every step from raw material intake to distillation. In fact, Vapour is so flexible that it allows you to run multiple production processes simultaneously in the same facility. Can I customise reports in Vapour? Yes, Vapour allows for customised reporting, and additional analytics can be created through Vapour’s [Insights & Analytics service](https://vapour.scot/services/insights-and-analytics). How does Vapour handle API integrations? Vapour’s [API Integration Portal ](https://vapour.scot/features/api-integration-portal)enables seamless connections with third-party enterprise software, allowing for data exchange and process automation. Can I track raw materials like malt and grain? Yes, Vapour records [raw material usage](https://vapour.scot/modules/production-module) and links it to specific production runs, ensuring full traceability from input to output. ![Scanner cta](https://uptight-lapwing.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/CTAs/scanner-cta.jpg?w=1440&h=1160&q=80&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1741271070&s=1d4e7cc95735ff58427fdd8a4caf36ed) ![Vapour logo wh](https://uptight-lapwing.files.svdcdn.com/production/logos/vapour-logo-wh.svg?dm=1741271077) ### Discover our Built-in Premium Features No need to add-on additional costs for premium features such as barcode printing and scanning. Vapour has these features built-in. With our extensive product development roadmap, be assured that as soon as new features are added, as a subscriber to the service, you automatically receive the latest features. [Find Out More](https://vapour.scot/features)