Expanding the use of MES
Until now, MES solutions have mostly run in the localized environment of a production plant. But why not expand the field of application using the cloud and also support use by customers in the field?
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Until now, MES solutions have mostly run in the localized environment of a production plant. But why not expand the field of application using the cloud and also support use by customers in the field?
To increase output, the Austrian mineral water bottler Vöslauer relies on a transparency-creating MES solution. The process-oriented system logs every unplanned stop that lasts longer than ten minutes - with only two tapped data sources.

Where will new added value be created when the digital age finds its way into factories and energy systems? The Hannover Messe from April 24 to 28 aims to provide answers to this question with a record number of applications.

Industrie Informatik presents the new Cronetwork single-part tracking function for seamless recording and tracking of individual parts in the production process.

Atos is providing the first applications for the Mindsphere IoT operating system from Siemens. The apps, which are available immediately, are designed for the mobile collection and analysis of machine data.

Alpina has acquired a stake in Gefasoft. The technology investor intends to lay the foundations for the establishment of a group of companies in the field of MES.

When it comes to networking ERP and production, two worlds collide - but they need to be connected for the Industry 4.0 era. Roman Ruthofer, Managing Director of Evon, explains how the MESControl software package aims to close the gap.
In order to further increase productivity in production, the globally active automotive supplier Neumayer Tekfor decided to purchase an MES solution. The aim was to reduce machine downtimes.

Follow-up with Michael Finkler
Due to the Industry 4.0 hype, a lot of smart factory initiatives are emerging in Germany. Michael Finkler, Managing Director Business Development at Proalpha, explains what is special about the Smart Electronic Factory and what role it plays.