Rockwell Automation Scalable FactoryTalk ProductionCentre MES applications

A manufacturing execution system (MES) allows companies to connect, manage, validate and optimise production to help achieve smart manufacturing. However, a traditional MES can be cost-prohibitive for many manufacturers.

Scalable FactoryTalk ProductionCentre MES applications from Rockwell Automation address specific manufacturing challenges, like quality, machine performance, track/trace and genealogy. Solutions can start at the machine or work-area level with a single application and with minimal infrastructure requirements, and scale to an integrated MES solution as ROI is realised.

The FactoryTalk Production application addresses the challenges associated with enforcing processes in manufacturing. This application integrates with ERP, and tracks the order and recipe parameters necessary for production. The application supports end-to-end production management within a facility, offering a vital platform for continuous improvement.

The expanded FactoryTalk Quality application allows manufacturers to model and enforce their plant’s in-process quality regimens at a scalable rate. The application supports a facility’s efforts to deliver a timely, quality product and react quickly to quality issues. Manufacturers can use the application on a project basis and scale up when value is proven.

The FactoryTalk Performance application provides visibility into the operations performance, to allow for lean and continuous improvement, preventive manufacturing, improved asset utilisation and operational intelligence.

Each MES application is implemented on thin clients for reduced IT infrastructure cost. Users can add on each application to their current framework.