gbo datacomp sees stronger demand for MES in mechanical engineering

Transparency and traceability are currently in particular demand, even in mechanical engineering. Mechanical engineering is benefiting from the current development of producing more in Europe for its own markets.Augsburg, 04.05.21 Demand in mechanical engineering in Germany has risen sharply in recent months compared to the previous year. As a result of the experience gained during the pandemic, demand for machines is increasing in almost all industries. “We are clearly seeing that machine manufacturers are expanding their manufacturing capacities and investing in MES solutions to further optimize manufacturing processes,” begins Michael Möller, managing director of gbo datacomp. that The knowledge and tools of the medium-sized software company are currently in high demand in mechanical engineering. In mechanical engineering, innovation cycles are becoming shorter and requirements are increasing at the same time. New technologies must be fast and efficient in Development and production flow in. Quality, costs and a high degree of flexibility in terms of delivery dates set the pace within the value chain, currently in particular. The development of recent months has shown companies how important Transparency in manufacturing is. “Machine manufacturers must know the status, position of orders, and when the machines can be delivered. This doesn't work without part tracking,” explains Möller. “And that's how we come in with our BiSoftMES.” Transparency and consistency in real time is with modern MES of course. Evaluations, schedule overviews and analysis results can be read at a glance in clear dashboards. Deadlines, missing material that is not available on the planned delivery date are immediately visible. The horizontal and vertical integration of systems via the MES data hub makes this possible. The data is available online at all relevant locations. Even working from home is therefore no show stopper, because the data is also available online there.” And so the high level of incoming orders in mechanical engineering is causing a rethink and increasing demand for MES,” concludes Möller.Photo caption: MES in mechanical engineering (Shutterstock_272671073_goran_Bogicevic)