PROXIA MES Analysis – News & Use Cases
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Platforms and AI as evolution engines
Expert Interview in DM-MAGAZIN: Three questions – Three answers
MES or platform? One of the questions that Digital Manufacturing Magazine (DM-MAGAZIN) asked 15 MES experts on the future trends and positioning of MES solutions.
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Real vs. ideal: The PROXIA brownfield approach
Convert grown machine parks to smart factories
Greenfield vs. Brownfield: To convert machine parks that have grown over time into smart factories as part of a practice-oriented and efficient digital transformation.
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PROXIA awarded “Best Shop Floor Management Solution Provider 2021”
Industry Era Magazine presents PROXIA with award for innovative technology providers
PROXIA scored particularly well when it came to the new innovative “Digital twinning of enhancements with the PROXIA OEE/CIP method".
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More production output: Red becomes colorful!
Digital twin of improvement measures with the PROXIA OEE/CIP method
The PROXIA OEE method shows where the potential is on the shop floor based on operational data acquisition enhanced by messenger services, combined with measure management.
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Awarded the BITMi seal of approval "Software Made in Germany"
PROXIA stands for: 100% service. 100% quality. 100% future.
The MES software by PROXIA has been awarded the "Software Made in Germany" seal of quality by the IT Federal Association for medium-sized businesses.
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Case study Kieselmann GmbH
MES puts an end to downtime
Keeping the overview in spite of complexity - MES control room, MDE and BDE software ensure greater transparency, more flexible production and more efficient production at Kieselmann GmbH.
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Ostlangenberg GmbH User Report
95% machine availability with MES
Transparency from zero to 100: Through integration of a cross-platform MES solution with OPC-UA connection of all machines, Ostlangenberg was able to increase its machine availability to around 95%.
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Big hitters of the process engineering industry talk to P&A
Statement by Torsten Wenzel: Maintaining an overview
“Success is largely measured by the opinions of customers who test and run with a solution from scratch every day. Our main motivation is therefore to bring marketable innovations to the table as quickly as possible,” says T. Wenzel.
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Steeltec User Report
Hot steel planning with a cool head
Vast benefits with minimal administration By using PROXIA MES, Steeltec was able to reduce its set-up times by up to 50%, and its productivity by up to 15%.
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Blefa GmbH User Report
MES gets the barrels rolling
Better availability with MES: Blefa Beverage Systems uses PROXIA MDE/BDE with OPC-UA data communication in production. This provides more accurate piece-count output data and increases productivity by 15%.
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Smart Code
Süddeutsche Zeitung reports: Award for PROXIA
PROXIA Software AG leads companies into their digital future, and is one of the 100 leading companies throughout Germany. The Ebersberg company has now been recognised for its work at the German SME Summit. Süddeutsche Zeitung reports...
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Torsten Wenzel: Views regarding the cloud in VDI-Z
Cloud solution or on-premise?
“Each company must opt for a solution based on its own IT landscape, internal specifications and requirements.” says Torsten Wenzel.
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Ypsotec AG User Report
MES keeps a close eye on production
MES scheduling system and BDE production data acquisition systems increase productivity and competitiveness at Ypsotec AG. MES does the job: 5,000 orders, 9,000 process steps, and 120 resources at a glance.
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A&D expert interview with Torsten Wenzel
MES trends: “Turning to the cloud”
Machines are increasingly being networked. This involves huge volumes of data, especially during production monitoring. Cloud systems can help to manage these.
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PROXIA scoops the TOP 100 award for innovation
Awards for Germany’s most innovative medium-sized enterprises
PROXIA enjoyed success during the independent selection process of the TOP 100 innovation contest,
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User report for Gust. Alberts GmbH & Co. KG
MES heartbeat increases efficiency and delivery reliability
Seamless MES planning and MDE/BDE acquisition of the entire value chain process in production produces a 5% increase in efficiency, and a 6% improvement in delivery reliability at Gust. Alberts GmbH & Co. KG.
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The new PROXIA Action Manager
Managing the Continuous Improvement Process
Is the success of an action in the eye of the beholder? In other words, does success hinge upon individual judgements or on personal perceptions?
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Schneider Electric SE User Report
MES instead of .xls – into the “green” in real time
PROXIA MES software provides automated and seamless data acquisition to Schneider Electric, while creating a reliable OEE database for production.
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MES data acquisition with ERP software – does it do the job?
MES Software vs ERP System?
Nowadays, cutting-edge MES solutions are far more than just plain old acquisition systems. Within the overall Industry 4.0 concept, a modern MES system is about much more than that. Digitisation and networking of the shop floor is now often part and parcel of the daily routine! The question arises of whether MES software is in competition with the ERP system?
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Machine, Man, MES
Interview with experts in d1g1tal AGENDA
Digitalisation should be seen as a learning curve, An MES can provide valuable support. A background discussion with PROXIA CEO Torsten Wenzel about MES as a tool for operators.
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Use report from PENN GmbH
Top marks with MES: 97% Availability
Almost 100% equipment availability, less than 1.5% scrap, 50% less organisational work – MES software boosts production at PENN GmbH.
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Smart and universal networking with MTConnect and OPC-UA
PROXIA XI Gateway makes it possible
MTConnect is an open and extendable protocol for machine data documentation at shopfloor level. Unfortunately, MTConnect lacks the increasingly important security mechanisms for encryption and backup of the data flow. The PROXIA XI Gateway makes up for this shortcoming.
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The right data to the Cloud – with PROXIA MES
Make the best use of the Cloud in an MES context!
The trendy new “SaaS concept” (Software as a Service) is a customer-based principle. A great solution at first glance. But should or must all data be managed this way?
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The intelligent tool for maintenance
PROXIA process data module
MTConnect is an open and extendable protocol for machine data documentation at shopfloor level. Unfortunately, MTConnect lacks the increasingly important security mechanisms for encryption and backup of the data flow. The PROXIA XI Gateway makes up for this shortcoming.
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Case study Tillmann Profil GmbH
“IT production memory” Industry 4.0
The establishment of a sustainable "IT production memory" through MES implementation of machine and production data collection ensures greater transparency and better production controlling at Tillmann Profil GmbH.
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Lean Production vs. Process Management
Which philosophy to use and when?
Is there an answer to this leading question, or do Process Management and Lean Production go together? Find out more here!
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On the road to an open data platform for Production
Survey of experts in Digital Manufacturing
Are IoT systems and open platform approaches, which are inspired by app concepts from the consumer sector, turning the MES world on its head?
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PROXIA MES Seminars – Production on track!
Increase productivity with MES!
Under this motto, we cordially invite you to the PROXIA MES seminars! Take this opportunity to get targeted solutions for your production optimization.
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Pooling expertise and using synergies
Collaboration with G-Tec Consulting & Engineering
Collaboration with G-Tec Consulting & Engineering GmbH has enhanced the PROXIA Software AG consultancy portfolio.
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Global Industry 4.0 standards as the goal
VDI-Z gives PROXIA the floor
Torsten Wenzel, a member of the Board of PROXIA Software AG, summarises Industry 4.0 in the editorial of the current issue of VDI-Z magazine. “Information must be provided directly and in an appropriate form for users and decision-makers.”
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Process data as a further building block for Industry 4.0
Your production processes at a glance
The new PROXIA process data module stores, uses and visualizes temperatures, pressures or speeds, and therefore provides another building block for the smart factory.
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Digital maturity as a foundation for Industry 4.0
PROXIA Industry report in SMM
Everyone is talking about “digital factories”, “smart factories”, “Industry 4.0”, or “digital transformation”. But what does this mean for the companies who implement the concepts behind this terminology?
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Case study Krenhof AG
Every day a little better – CIP with MES
MES-Software solution containing MDE, BDE and ETKS ensures a continuous improvement process through digital information flow and objective data at Krenhof AG.
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Turned on its head
Marcus Niebecker in an interview for digital AGENDA
Is MES still needed if Industry 4.0 turns the automation pyramid on its head? Marcus Niebecker, Product Manager at PROXIA, has his own opinion.
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Marcus Niebecker in an interview for productiviTy
Successfully mastering Industry 4.0
ProductivITy spoke with Marcus Niebecker about the role of IT in industry 4.0 and why we must hurry in the fourth industrial revolution.
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Marcus Niebecker in an interview for DIGITAL MANUFACTURING
Bridging technology for Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0: MES-Software vs. Autonomous control of "smart objects". MES expert Marcus Niebecker explains the importance of MES.
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MES seminar: How much Industry 4.0 do SMEs need?
Your road a successful smart factory!
Under this motto, we present practical MES solutions to small and medium-sized companies and show you how to make your company fit for industry 4.0.
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Case study from Ferdinand Bilstein GmbH & Co. KG
Only precise MES key indicators ensure reliable planning
PROXIA MES ensures complete visibility across the entire production chain, as well as reliable online planning for reliable delivery schedules.
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OPC-UA: PROXIA standardizes M2M data exchange
Fully-integrated PROXIA OPC-UA Client
PROXIA is now providing a fully integrated and highly configurable OPC UA client for M2M data exchange in its MES solution.
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Case study from Oberaigner Powertrain GmbH
4x4 with MES
The PROXIA MES solution, consisting of BDE, MDE and DNC, ensures high quality levels, date accuracy and technology leadership with all-wheel drive specialist Oberaigner Powertrain GmbH.
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Case study from vonRoll Casting AG
MES from one source
More knowledge, expect less: Increased productivity and the OEE by real-time data from production. More security and transparency with the PROXIA Machine data acquisition.
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Case study from Eickhoff Wind Power GmbH
MES for maximum delivery flexibility
Seamless production monitoring with recording of machine and operating data ensures improved manufacturing performance and product quality.
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PROXIA MES operating concepts – fits like a glove
More user-friendliness and usability
Demand-oriented PROXIA operating concepts and MES interfaces in the various application areas ensure more user-friendliness of the MES software.
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Case study from Harburg-Freudenberger Maschinenbau GmbH
Production performance almost doubled
Growth under control: BDE software opens up new production potentials at Harburg-Freudenberger Maschinenbau GmbH and secures nearly doubled output.
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PROXIA RSS Manager – needs-based communication
Quickly and automatically informed
The new, mobile and platform-independent PROXIA solution RSS-Manager informs the production managers, automatically and in real-time about the current status in the production.
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Case study from Lehmann Metalltechnik GmbH
Know what’s going on, when and where!
The intelligent PROXIA MES (Manufacturing Execution System) with Control room, BDE and PEP helps Lehmann Metalltechnik GmbH to achieve greater flexibility in highly complex production.
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PROXIA expert contributions to Industry 4.0 in vdi-z
Worthy knowledge around industry 4.0
PROXIA Software AG starts off in the future and accompanies its customers on the way to Industrie 4.0: The term "Industrie 4.0" is also often referred to as the fourth industrial revolution.
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Production IT as a “LEAN tool”
PROXIA report in IT & Production
In order to achieve competitive processes, more and more companies also rely on LEAN methods in the factory. The recourse to production-oriented IT systems is a good option.
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Case study from Mark Metallwarenfabrik GmbH
Decisions based on fact
Great collaboration, a modern software solution and a high user acceptance speed up the MES implementation at Mark Metallwarenfabrik GmbH.
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PROXIA Monitor.web – The “smart” window into production
Fully mobile and platform-independent
The new web-based software PROXIA Monitor.web is another module for the platform-independent visualization of key indicators in the Smart Factory.
