MES Systems
All functionalities described below are delivered using the Inductive Automation Ignition platform, which provides secure access to production data through desktop applications, mobile devices, and web browsers. The solutions are scalable, modern, and aligned with the Industry 4.0 concept.
Energy & Utilities Monitoring
With increasing costs of electricity, gas, water, and compressed air, precise monitoring of energy and utilities consumption has become critical. MES enables real-time supervision and supports identification of areas where cost optimization is possible.
The key value, however, lies in linking energy consumption directly to production. This allows calculation of the real energy cost per product or batch. Such data supports controlling, cost analysis, and strategic business decision-making.
Production Monitoring and Execution
MES is a core integration layer between the shop floor and business systems. It enables automated transfer of work orders from ERP to production and real-time reporting of execution status.
The system supports production planning, visualization of current plan execution, performance analysis, and rapid response to deviations. Reliable operational data improves financial and operational decision-making within ERP systems.
Production KPIs (OEE, Performance Indicators)
MES automatically calculates key performance indicators such as OEE and other KPIs. This provides immediate visibility of production efficiency, bottleneck identification, and continuous improvement support.
Maintenance and Asset Management
The maintenance module enables scheduling of inspections and service activities based on runtime, cycle count, or process parameters. Using real production data allows implementation of predictive maintenance strategies to detect failures before they occur.
The system can integrate vibration, temperature, and energy data to support asset condition monitoring. MES can also include spare parts management and technical documentation tracking.
Unified Namespace (UNS) and IIoT Architecture
MES solutions I implement can be based on a Unified Namespace (UNS) architecture, enabling centralized real-time data access for all enterprise systems. The use of standards such as MQTT and OPC UA ensures scalable, secure, and flexible integration within an IIoT environment.
This approach supports unified management of energy, production, and maintenance within a single data architecture, enabling the transition toward a fully digital factory.