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Shop Floor Client – Smart Factory Glossary

A shop floor client is software that provides the user interface of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES). MPDV uses the term shop floor client for the software, which is usually browser-based and runs on PCs or mobile devices. However, a client can also be a type of hardware.


ables operators to record and retrieve data directly on the machines or workplaces, that is, on the shop floor. In addition to a high degree of ergonomics and comprehensible operating dialogs of the software, the user interface must be able to withstand the harsh conditions in a production environment. This makes durable industrial PCs with robust touch screens ideal for use as shop floor clients.

The MES HYDRA shop floor client running on an industry PC. Dialogs for data collection as well as overviews of evaluations can be designed in a way that meets the user's requirements. (Source: MPDV)
The MES HYDRA shop floor client running on an industry PC. Dialogs for data collection as well as overviews of evaluations can be designed in a way that meets the user's requirements. (Source: MPDV)

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