Most teams don’t start out trying to build a full MES. They start with Ignition from Inductive Automation. A few dashboards, maybe some downtime tracking. It works well, so they keep going. At some point, the question comes up: “Can we just use Ignition as our MES?” The answer is yes… but not in the […]
When it comes to MES dashboards, most of us have seen the same mistakes: screens overloaded with data, confusing layouts, and interfaces that look like they were built for engineers instead of the operators who rely on them. At Belden, we tackled this problem while deploying SparkMES on Ignition, and it gave us practical lessons […]
Modern manufacturers face increasing pressure to deliver more—faster, more efficiently, and with greater traceability. If you’re already using Ignition® by Inductive Automation for SCADA or HMI and now need real Manufacturing Execution System (MES) capabilities, SparkMES by Flexware Innovation may be the solution you’ve been waiting for. In this video, we break down how SparkMES helps […]
Kitting sounds simple enough. Collect the parts, put together the kit, and hand it off to the line. But in practice, it’s a choke point. A part that is missing or an incomplete kit can bring production to a halt, scrambling schedules and increasing costs. Operators spend too much time hunting for parts. Errors in […]
When it comes to building scalable and configurable OEE solutions for manufacturing enterprises, the complexity can feel overwhelming. Every plant, machine, and process has its own quirks and requirements. As engineers, we understand that what works for one facility might not work for another—and that’s where tools like Ignition and SparkMES really shine. At Flexware […]
As experienced systems integrators, we’ve worked with companies across a range of industries, providing both custom and off-the-shelf MES solutions to optimize their operations. For manufacturers, the pressure to reduce costs, increase output, and improve efficiency is greater than ever. Yet, many facilities still rely on manual processes and outdated systems that hinder performance. A […]
The ability to monitor, trace, and document every aspect of production is not just a benefit—it’s a necessity. With increasing economic pressures and stricter regulatory demands, manufacturers need comprehensive solutions that enable full transparency and control over their operations. That’s why manufacturers are turning to SparkMES™ Track and Trace, the most comprehensive package in the […]
SparkMES™, built on the Ignition® platform, was recently recognized with Inductive Automation’s prestigious Firebrand Award at the 2020 Ignition Community Conference (ICC). This honor was awarded for our work with Veoneer, a global leader in advanced safety and driver assistance systems, where we delivered a new SCADA/MES system in record time. The Challenge: A Rapid […]
