MES in the process industry
The process industry includes all companies that manufacture products using technical processes, which cannot be separated again after production, like drugs, chemical products, or food.
Typical sectors of the process industry are:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Chemistry & fine chemistry (e.g. adhesives or colors)
- Cosmetics & care products
- Food & beverages
- Flavorings
- Paper industry
Production processes in the process industry are very diverse and include a variety of technologies. However, all manufacturers have one thing in common: they must always ensure that only flawless products leave the factory.
Many products are not only subject to stringent quality requirements, but also have to comply with laws and industry-specific regulations. These regulations are documented, for example, as part of FDA 21 CFR, GMP.
By fully documenting the manufacturing process with the help of IT, it is possible to precisely trace all raw materials. This means that defective substances can be prevented from entering the product during production. The digitalization of manufacturing processes is an important development in the control and planning of production.
The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) HYDRA X and the Advanced Planning and Scheduling System (APS) FEDRA not only serve discrete manufacturing, they are also at home in the process industry. The MPDV Group is the only provider on the market to unite both worlds in an innovative production IT system, which is exceptionally useful for production landscapes that span multiple processes. The FELTEN Group, is a company of the MPDV Group, , has the necessary expertise and experience in the process industry to develop and launch the MES industry solution HYDRA X for Process.
Process industry and its specific demands on...
- In the process industry, products are manufactured based on defined recipes. HYDRA X for Process offers dedicated functions to weighing and dosing.
- Hazard warnings are very important for handling raw materials in the process industry. HYDRA X for Process displays information and instructions on how to handle material and thus ensures process reliability..
- The composition of process-manufactured products not only has an impact on the quality of the end product but is also relevant to safety. The managing and monitoring of recipes. in an MES like HYDRA X for Process is indispensable.
- Each process step is identified by an ID. The Compounding Management included in HYDRA X for Process also supports the printing of labels.
- Some product areas are so sensible that only specially trained personnel are permitted to work. Therefore, access to production areas need to be controlled. HYDRA X has the solution and provides digital access control.
MES success stories in the process industry
The following companies rely on manufacturing IT from MPDV and FELTEN:
Other companies also rely on the long-standing experience of FELTEN.