Making the value of technology clear
How can manufacturers gain confidence in moving to autonomous operations? Combining the agility of SaaS with the reliability of edge at the plantwide level is an emerging approach for MES. This eBook walks through why MES is core to moving from automation to autonomy. It discusses the challenges of gaining the resilience between the plant…
Five sponsors support research into the value and evolution of commercial plant-level software, including AI Phoenix, AZ, and Media, PA, USA, May 29, 2026 – The Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association International (MESA) and Tech-Clarity, Inc. have added sponsors to the 2026 research program. The two additions joining to support The Business Value and Evolution of…
Global Manufacturing IT Association and Research Firm Tech-Clarity Focus on How Manufacturers Gain Value from MES in the Age of AI Phoenix, AZ, and Media, PA, USA, February 27, 2026 – The Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association International (MESA) is working with Tech-Clarity, Inc. on a research program, The Business Value and Evolution of Manufacturing Operations…
The market for MES in mid-sized manufacturers has traditionally been underserved. Major MES vendors find it unsuitable, as it conflicts with their direct sales model and complex product offerings. However, mid-sized manufacturers have the same MES needs as larger companies but lack the IT resources necessary to implement and support these systems. Decades of Service…
Where can discrete manufacturers go to find an MES/MOM solution developed by manufacturers with nearly a decade of production usage and experience as a multi-tenant cloud solution? 42Q, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sanmina Corporation, is an obvious choice. They provide: Smart Factory, a fully featured MES/MOM solution, Connected Manufacturing, providing real-time visibility across diverse…