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Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is a computerized system whose main objective is to manage and control the production function of a company. In the field of Industry 4.0 and digital transformation, the MES system enables the collection of strategic information to help management understand current production conditions and understand how they can be improved. Adopting an integrated MES solution is therefore an essential element in the roadmap for implementing Industry 4.0 solutions.
Automate's designers take care since the activities of needs analysis of the aspects necessary to allow over time a fast implementation of an Integrated MES solution thanks to continuous investment in the development of the skills of its staff and in the definition of partnership agreements with vendors of reference in the sector.
The continuous collaboration with Bridger srl a company participated by Automate srl and specialized in the design and development of products and replicable platforms, allows the definition and implementation of MES solutions that are performing, fast to adopt and economical.
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WHAT WE OFFER
Integrated solution capable to :
Features to support production process
A single software with comprehensive functionality for manufacturing management. The MESA (Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association) has described what functions an MES system should provide: data collection, planning, material management, product tracking, order management, quality control, maintenance management, resource management and monitoring, information management and distribution, performance analysis, and process control. More functionality means more ability to adapt the system to the needs of the company, also with a view to future growth.
A system that can be integrated with any other software
MES must be integrated with company ERP, management software and external data sources to send and receive data useful for production control. This is because those who offer high-level MES software know that they need to integrate into a production environment without upsetting existing information mechanisms. It is often taken for granted that MES can be integrated, but this is not always the case. It is therefore necessary to verify the capacity and reliability of the integrations already in place and the methods of data exchange.
Easy to use and easy to configure through a simple user interface
MES is definitely an advanced system for controlling and managing production processes. Despite this, it must be simple, intuitive and highly configurable. This software is used by many users who have business roles and do very different activities, so it must be developed in such a way that it is understandable and usable by all.
A platform that can be used by both operators and top management
Even the interface counts: where there is a modern design, a web technology and the possibility of use in touchscreen mode, it certainly goes to simplify and make more pleasant its use by all users.
A standard and stable environment
Sometimes people think that MES should be a highly customized application, therefore perfectly modeled on the production process in which it is applied. In reality, it is better to move towards a solution that has a standard structure, with tested and predefined procedures. In this case, in fact, it is easier and less expensive to guarantee technological updates, system stability, evolution of functionalities and their testing.
Full integration with equipment to deploy digital factory
To ensure the realization of an Industry 4.0 project, MES must be able to integrate with the machinery used in production and with mechanisms already present in the field (PLC, CNC, SCADA, machine signals, etc...). In fact, in this way MES can receive and provide information and automate some activities (such as machine loading), making production faster, more precise and efficient. Moreover, if a company faces a phase of evolution of its production machinery, MES application should be able to integrate with the new equipment quickly and with minimal effort.
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