Articles & News on MES and Operations Management
Critical Manufacturing Appoints Arnaud Portet to Lead Market Expansion
- September 23, 2025
- News
Critical Manufacturing announced the appointment of Arnaud Portet as head of Sales Market Expansion.
Heliene Boosts Solar Module Manufacturing With camLine's MES Solar Edition
- September 23, 2025
- News
Heliene Inc. has implemented camLine's InFrame Synapse MES Solar Edition to transform production operations.
Critical Manufacturing to Demonstrate Advanced MES for Semiconductor Production at SEMICON West
- September 17, 2025
- News
Critical Manufacturing MES gives manufacturers complete visibility and end-to-end traceability.
Criticality: The Measure That Matters. Are You Falling Short?
- by Chris Sobota
- August 27, 2025
- Feature
The smartest teams are moving beyond simple downtime calculations to capture the true cost of failure.
How to Select the Best Defect Recognition Software for Your Needs
- by FUJIFILM North America
- August 25, 2025
- Feature
When it comes to non-destructive testing (NDT), choosing the right defect recognition software for manufacturing is critical.
IFS Named a Customers’ Choice in the 2025 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises
- August 13, 2025
- News
The latest recognition makes IFS a Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice across three categories: Cloud ERP, Enterprise Asset Management and Field Service Management.
ISA 2025 Automation Summit & Expo Heads to Florida in October
- July 31, 2025
- News
When ASE takes place 5-7 October 2025, hundreds of automation professionals across a multitude of industries will attend to network and further their careers.
Operational Maturity: The Missing Link in Cybersecurity Success
- by Scott Alldridge
- July 31, 2025
- Feature
Aligning security processes with business objectives can transform reactive security postures into resilient, strategic programs.
Critical Manufacturing Named as a Representative Vendor in 2025 Gartner Market Guide for MES
- July 21, 2025
- News
Critical Manufacturing was named a Representative Vendor in Gartner’s May 2025 MES Market Guide.
How to Get Maximum Value From Your MES
- by Nikhil Makhija
- July 3, 2025
- Feature
Follow best practices when implementing a manufacturing execution system.
Ensuring RCM or DCS Redundancy and Its Security in a Complex Industrial Environment
- by Ashraf Sainudeen
- December 24, 2024
- Feature
Let's explore essential aspects of RCM/DCS redundancy and security, offering insights and actionable practices for effective system management.
Green Bay Packaging Deploys IFS Cloud EAM and NRG Master Data Management Solutions
- December 19, 2024
- News
Using the IFS solution, GBP will improve asset reliability by obtaining clearer visibility into asset availability, usage and lifecycle.
MES Bridges Data, Machines and People in Smart Factories
- by Nikhil Makhija
- December 18, 2024
- Feature
MES enables manufacturers to achieve efficiency, quality and flexibility to secure a competitive edge.
Driving Quality Control Excellence with MOM Integration
- by Louis Columbus
- December 16, 2024
- Opinion
With MOM integration, compliance with regulatory standards becomes more manageable.
Continuous Improvement: Which Methodology Is Best?
- by Grant Vokey
- December 5, 2024
- Feature
Lean, Six Sigma, ISO-9000 and Theory of Constraints are all effective. Choose based on your production goals.
HighByte Announces Changes to Board of Directors
- November 5, 2024
- News
HighByte, an industrial software company, has announced the approval of a new appointee to the company's Board of Directors: Megan Buntain.
Learn How to Reduce Unplanned Downtime with Innovative Smart Factory Solutions
- October 16, 2024
- News
Manufacturers can create custom monitoring solutions that help operators detect anomalies early, preventing breakdowns that lead to unplanned downtime or defective products that end up as waste.
Open Automation Systems: Update on the State of the Art
- by Andre Babineau, John Conway, David DeBari, Alex Eaton, Kelly Li, Sarat Molakaseema and Josh Swanson
- September 24, 2024
- Feature
Experts from UniversalAutomation.org, OPAF, ExxonMobil and more tell how modern software techniques are improving process automation systems.
Inductive Automation Previews Upcoming Ignition 8.3 Release, Announces 2024 Ignition Firebrand Award Winners
- September 23, 2024
- News
Now in its twelfth year, the Ignition Community Conference brings together industrial professionals from around the world to network, collaborate and learn more about Ignition.
Critical Manufacturing MES Powers Industry 4.0 Transformation for Textile Machinery Leader Vandewiele
- July 12, 2024
- News
Vandewiele, a leading innovator in machinery for textile industry factories-of-the-future, has chosen Critical Manufacturing’s Industry 4.0-ready MES solution to enhance operational efficiency and production quality at its manufacturing plants.
Critical Manufacturing Receives High Honors in Frost & Sullivan's MES Radar Report
- June 20, 2024
- News
Critical Manufacturing, a leading provider of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), has received high honors in Frost & Sullivan’s MES Radar report.
Rockwell Automation Showcases Smart Battery Manufacturing at The Battery Show Europe
- June 18, 2024
- News
Rockwell Automation, Inc. announced its participation in The Battery Show Europe, 18-20 June, in Stuttgart, Germany.
Manufacturers Don’t Have to Choose Between Efficiency and Quality
- by Bill Rokos
- June 18, 2024
- Feature
Luckily, efficiency and quality are not mutually exclusive.
Meta System Selects Critical Manufacturing MES for New SMT Plant
- May 29, 2024
- News
The new plant is part of a Meta System initiative to apply advanced digital technologies to meet the growing demand for its products.
Why MES Implementation Is a Game-changer for Manufacturers, Not Just Another IT Project
- by Yves Bourgeois
- May 28, 2024
- Feature
Implementing an MES is more far-reaching than a conventional IT project. An MES and the insights it delivers offer a great opportunity to gain a competitive edge. Here's why.
Vishay Extends Critical Manufacturing MES to Semiconductor Business
- May 10, 2024
- News
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., has extended its roll out of Critical Manufacturing’s MES from its initial site in the USA in 2019 to now include Vishay’s semiconductor manufacturing facilities.
Parsec Recognized for Data Technology Innovation in Fifth Annual Data Breakthrough Awards Program
- April 15, 2024
- News
For second year in a row, the international Awards Program recognizes Parsec for its outstanding data technology product.
IFS Cloud Selected by Joby Aviation to Shape the Future of eVTOL Aircraft
- March 27, 2024
- News
Joby Aviation, the leading manufacturer of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft for commercial air taxi services, has selected the IFS Cloud for Aviation Maintenance solution for its pioneering eVTOL aircraft maintenance processes.
Patti Engineering Announces Further Credentials, Elevating Expertise in Industrial Control Solutions
- March 15, 2024
- News
Ignition Gold Certified Integrator Patti Engineering’s Akash Agarwal has earned the Ignition Core Certification by Inductive Automation, providing certified expertise in SCADA, MES and IIoT applications.
HEIDENHAIN Announces 'CONNECT' Manufacturing Innovation Hub in Silicon Valley
- March 8, 2024
- News
HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION, a market leader in motion control technology, announces acquisition of a new Silicon Valley headquarters located in Fremont, California.
MESA Launches MES/MOM Refresher Programs to Support Smart Manufacturing Professionals
- March 24, 2025
- News
These specialized courses are designed to provide professionals in the manufacturing sector with an updated understanding of MES and MOM.
Critical Manufacturing MES Supports Plessey’s Experimental MicroLED Processes
- March 19, 2025
- News
The collaboration focuses on leveraging Critical Manufacturing MES to simplify Plessey’s development processes and enhance operational effectiveness.
How Digital Twins Transform Manufacturing Execution Systems
- by Ashraf Sainudeen
- February 28, 2025
- Feature
Real-time monitoring, process optimization and predictive maintenance can all improve.
Kistler Group's New CEO Marc Schaad Focusing on Emerging Sectors
- February 26, 2025
- News
Marc Schaad, Kistler’s new CEO, intends to generate positive momentum by focusing more intensively on the company's core competencies.
Driving Efficiency Gains: The Value of IIoT and Connected Applications
- by Louis Columbus
- February 17, 2025
- Feature
By continuously monitoring equipment and production processes, manufacturers can detect anomalies, predict equipment failures and take corrective actions before issues escalate.
IDC MarketScape Names Critical Manufacturing a Leader in Manufacturing Execution Systems
- February 5, 2025
- News
Critical Manufacturing reports that it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Manufacturing Execution Systems 2024-2025 Vendor Assessment.
Enhancing Operational Visibility with MOM and MES Synergy
- by Louis Columbus
- January 28, 2025
- Feature
By integrating these systems, companies can achieve enhanced operational visibility, improved efficiency and better decision-making capabilities.
IDC MarketScape Names Siemens a Leader in Manufacturing Execution Systems
- January 23, 2025
- News
Opcenter is Siemens’ software for MES, and with support for multi-plant architectures, it reduces the burden on regional IT teams and helps to lower overall Total Cost of Ownership.
From Downtime to Uptime: Why Automation Is the Backbone of Modern DEX Platforms
- by Guy Weintraub
- January 15, 2025
- Feature
Digital Employee Experience (DEX) platforms have emerged as essential tools for improving productivity, satisfaction and business outcomes.
Digital Innovations Are Making Industrial Facilities Safer Than Ever Before
- by Nick Haase
- January 13, 2025
- Feature
Tech breakthroughs are keeping workers safe—and giving their employers a strategic boost.
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