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EADS subsidiary Astrium will use iBASEt’s Solumina product to help standardize both business and technical processes across multiple manufacturing sites to create a paperless virtual factory.. More
Steel sheet producer Sahaviriya Steel Industries selects MES and supply chain software from Broner Metals Solutions to optimize production and reduce costs.. More
In an effort to help its clients leverage the logging and workflow capabilities of MES across the plant floor, Enhanced Information Solutions (EIS) has developed a mobile app that can interface with existing manufacturing execution systems or work as a standalone “MES Lite.”. More
The industrial automation firm’s latest tuck-in acquisition of Active SA expands its footprint into South America and strengthens its software portfolio by adding more solutions for the life sciences industries.. More
The maker of salad dressings and sauces has implemented CDC Factory, replacing manual processes with technology that automates data capture and adds analytics as well as continuous improvement functionality to boost productivity and product quality.. More
A wealth of tools on MES and MOM, including courses, guidebooks, and savvy consultants, can help span the understanding gulf between manufacturing executives and the technologies.. More
Next month, Fastems will roll out the Manufacturing Management System 5, with MES and predictive scheduling capabilities that are said to increase machine tool utilization.. More
PAS Inc.’s newest electronic change management application, called iMOC, detects and reconciles configuration changes made in DCS, PLC, and MES platforms, facilitating knowledge management and reinforcing the security around control systems.. More
The latest release of aspenONE improves supply chain and production visibility while adding more ways to optimize operations management—including access to real-time information via mobile devices.. More
FlexNet 9.5 was chosen by composite manufacturer HITCO for its paperless reporting and traceability, which is said to improve product quality and add more flexibility to manufacturing operations.. More
AsteelFlash will integrate Rockwell MES, RedPrairie WMS, and Cogiscan data acquisition technology in a production management system to be deployed across 16 manufacturing sites to enable better flexibility, traceability, and customer visibility.. More
A new Frost & Sullivan report points to revenue growth in the MES market due to manufacturers’ need for operational agility. But MES vendors need to unbundle products to integrate better with PLM and other enterprise systems.. More
The company added 17 new customers over the past year and is starting 2011 with a major manufacturing execution system win.. More
If your company is considering an MES/MOM system, here are three things you should ask yourself, plus a bonus question.. More
Pellerin Milnor needed to clean up its laundry-machine manufacturing operation by making it more responsive to customer demand. A new MES implementation helped it do just that.. More
New tool allows manufacturers to roll out standard maintenance processes globally and integrates with MES, warehouse management, labor management, and other manufacturing software.. More
Advanced manufacturing industries and operational excellence techniques appeal to those hoping to strengthen the United States’ industrial base, but they may not create jobs in great numbers, or revitalize the middle class.. More
Social media has changed the way business is conducted in the enterprise. Now, Local Motors has introduced community-oriented manufacturing, designing and building innovative cars through open source crowdsourcing and micro-factories.. More
New applications deliver real-time operational metrics to iPads, iPhones, and other devices. Are they creating data overload or operational excellence in manufacturing? . More