Welder on a production floor and a rugged industrial tablet running HDF MES
MES System — Manufacturing Execution

HDF MES – Manage Production with AI Support

Gain full control over your production process and the ability to optimize costs with the support of AI agents.

Why HDF MES
20 YEARS IN MES·HUNDREDS OF MODULES·LIVE IN 4-6 WEEKS·PERPETUAL LICENSE·UNLIMITED USERS·SAP / ORACLE INTEGRATION·AI AGENT WITH LOCAL LLM·MACHINE CONTROL

What HDF MES actually does on the production floor

Our MES does more than collect data. We control machines, guide operators step by step and account for specific production processes — from cutting a part to shipping the finished product.

  • CNC and laser cutting machine control

    The MES sends the cutting program directly to the machine, monitors job execution, and records working time and material usage. The operator no longer looks for a file on a USB stick — they receive a ready job from the system.

    Laser cutting machine controlled by an MES system — cutting program loaded automatically
  • Part traceability from the metal sheet

    Every part cut from a sheet gets its own identifier and barcode. The system knows which material batch it came from, on which machine and when. Often the operator carries the part through the floor with a paper job card — a barcode scanned at each workstation links the physical part to its data in the MES.

    Parts cut from a metal sheet identified in an MES system — full production traceability
  • Working time tracking

    Every operation is linked to a specific part, job and employee. Working time is calculated automatically and compliance with the standard is verified in real time. Full operation traceability for quality audits.

    Parts cut from a metal sheet identified in an MES system — full production traceability
  • Electroplating and painting processes

    Plating bath parameters, paint booth temperature, process time, paint batch — everything is logged per part. Requirements of automotive and medical clients are met automatically, with no manual protocol forms to fill in.

    Painting of production components — coating process parameters recorded in the MES
  • System-guided assembly

    The MES guides assembly step by step — component by component, with barcode verification and a record of who, when and from which batch. The production warehouse is synchronized with the assembly line: parts reach the workstation exactly when needed.

    Window frame assembly guided by an MES system — step-by-step assembly with component verification
  • Operators guided through the process

    Bilberry xT production kiosks show the operator whether they picked the correct module to assemble, what to do, in what order and with which material. The kiosks run production data collection modules: job start, error and downtime reporting, operation time measurement.

    Bilberry xT production kiosk on an assembly line — instructions and production data collection
MES manufacturing management system covers all processes within your company's manufacturing operations. Using the software, you can plan the process from the very beginning, plan the production and calculate the material requirements, then record and control the next stages of the production process and production control, as well as reports and summaries.
production workers, tablet with HDF MES
HDF MES modules list, icons
Production management consists of several modules. Their number depends not only on the size of the company for which the system is developed, but also on the complexity of the main production process, width and depth of the manufactured assortment of products, type of production: the system developed for mass production operates differently than in the case of series or unit production. Support of OpenID and OAuth protocols for secure authentication and authorization, ensures full data protection and seamless access of operators to the system.
MES manufacturing software, developed by HDF Software on request, is adjusted to your needs - applications dedicated to production are in different forms, depending on your requirements. The recording of each activity, using the equipment integrated with the manufacturing management system, allows you to track the manufacturing process. You can record this using barcode scanners or mobile terminals.
production line, industrial barcode scanner

The Production Planning Software - Discover its advantages

You are only one step away from even more efficient production management! Find out what you will gain with our MES production planning software.
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Effective production management

By reducing costs and lead times, automating routine operations, minimizing downtime, reducing inventory, controlling waste, and reducing identification time and eliminating errors, it is possible to both reduce operating costs and increase the speed of operations and the volume of manufactured products. HDF MES enables real-time control of inventory and work progress, as well as generation of labels, which further supports optimization and improvement of the entire production process.
02

Work online

The data entered by the employees are automatically sent to the system and processed. MES software for businesses works online and does not require installation on user devices. This allows users of the manufacturing software to benefit from the wide features of the manufacturing management software, wherever they are.
03

Cooperate with other devices

The manufacturing system cooperates with label printers, which allow for quick printing of labels for semi-finished products, pallets or cardboard boxes. Production management software can be linked to PLCs, allowing you to control your production process. You will send the data contained in the system to the CRM system.
04

System MES with AI

Integrating an MES system with AI agents opens up new opportunities to optimize production processes, translating into real savings and efficiency gains. By analyzing MES data in real time, AI agents can predict machine failures, optimize inventory and proactively respond to changes in orders. For example, for an electronics manufacturer, AI agents can analyze MES data on product quality and automatically adjust machine parameters, minimizing waste and improving quality. This not only reduces costs for the customer, but also increases flexibility and responsiveness to changing market conditions.

What features does HDF MES have and what makes it different?

Production planning module.

Well-thought-out production is economical production based on Industry 4.0. Therefore, it is so important to plan the entire process of manufacturing products. However, we know that this is not an easy, lengthy and tedious task, so we have created a solution for you that will automate your planning process. With this advanced module, you can add orders placed by customers to the system, with which you can tie orders to your employees and specific equipment and machines. You also get the function of determining material requirements, scheduling deliveries, and you can simply and quickly assign your products a serial number or batch number. In this module, you'll find everything you need to take into account and schedule every element of a complex production process: our MES program also takes into account the link between the machines and the employees who use them, so that you can monitor them as closely as possible. In planning, the most important thing is the schedule that you will create in our program to comprehensively schedule production activities in time to make sure that your customers receive their orders on time.

Production technologies.

One of the basic modules of our system is also the ability to describe technologies, or the structure of products. To make it easier for your employees to identify and create a given product, its location and characteristics can be found in the description. In the MES program you will also find descriptions of the technologies used in the production of your goods. You also have the option of generating work sheets for your employees with helpful instructions on how to make specific items and products, thus avoiding costly mistakes.

Production Process Monitoring.

Comprehensive tracking of production on an ongoing basis - with MES software, you will automate the tracking of production processes and gain full control over them and be able to check their correctness at any time. In addition to having full access to all tasks, processes, analyses, comparisons, or production reports, it's also worth mentioning that you can generate them yourself whenever you want. A defective batch of goods? With the MES program created by HDF Software, you will check the exact cause of defective products, their number and type of defect, so that you can avoid such situations in the future and save on eliminating costly errors.

Control in production.

Inspection is one of the most important tasks you perform on the production floor. Why? It is known that each product should be produced with great care, but often even the smallest error can prevail over whether the product will be safe and marketable. It follows that the work of inspectors is very important and requires impeccable accuracy, which is hard to maintain when working with very complex products (e.g., consisting of more than 300 components). A system that not only allows you to manage production, but also to control it, is therefore useful. A production and goods flow control system will allow you to eliminate human error. The program sends automatic notifications of any non-conformities, including quantities of defective products and types of irregularities and their causes, so that you can be sure that your customer will not receive a defective product. In addition, the HDF MES program will generate a detailed report with a summary of all errors and their reasons, so that you can avoid them in the future. In addition to errors, you also control all production processes so that you are always on time.

Digital Twin, Our AI Agent That Talks to Your Production

The MES system, enhanced by our intelligent AI agent, brings production management to the next level through interactive communication with users. Our agent, fully integrated as a system module, analyzes key production metrics: machine performance, downtime, work progress, product quality, and material consumption, presenting them in a clear, contextual way. This allows managers and operators to quickly identify bottlenecks and make better-informed decisions in real time. An additional advantage of the solution is its ability to simulate production behavior based on collected data, enabling the agent to act as a true digital twin of the process. These simulations support planning, optimization, and scenario testing without any risk to actual production.

Other modules.

Reports, Assembly, Warehouse support, Collaboration with AutoID devices, Collaboration with employees, Light and sound messages, Production kanban, Material Specification, Technical Specifications, Routing, Label printing, Collaboration with SAP and ORACLE, Idents, Inventory, Production Accounting, KPI, Administration, AI module and so on.

Summary
The system automates production planning, enabling the quick linking of orders, assignments, and machines, along with precise material requirement determination, which ensures the timely fulfillment of orders.
It facilitates product identification and creation through detailed technology descriptions and the generation of work cards with instructions, minimizing the risk of costly errors.
It provides full control and tracking of production processes, giving you access to analyses and reports, and allowing for the rapid verification of the causes of defects in product batches.
It eliminates human error in quality control and automatically notifies you of irregularities, generating detailed error reports to prevent the delivery of faulty products to customers.
Numerous modules, such as warehouse support, AutoID, and integration with SAP/ORACLE, offer comprehensive tools for managing, controlling, and accounting for all production operations.

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A little bit of theory

MES system - what is it?

MES program - is an integrated production management system, by planning and monitoring production processes, acquiring data on product status and quality, and working in online mode, which means that all information is provided to you in real time. As a result, you get the ability to react quickly to unwanted events in your enterprise, such as a breakdown, unexpected downtime or reduced efficiency. MES-class systems are used all over the world, which is why it's so important to move toward digitization - and we, as HDF Software, want to help you through the digitization process and together increase the efficiency of your production.

What is MES used for?

Production management systems are primarily designed to comprehensively monitor and control the progress of production processes. Thanks to ongoing control, you are constantly informed of any changes and possible downtime to which you can react. In addition, MES systems are designed to plan production processes and reduce downtime to a minimum, so that the product gets to the customer as soon as possible. You'll also find basic functions in manufacturing programs, such as monitoring the productivity and working time of employees, machines and equipment, assigning specific tasks to employees, notifying supervisors of all shortages, orders, errors, or machine wear and tear.

Most frequently asked questions

Which manufacturing management system is the best?

That is a difficult question, because the individual elements of the production process in each company look a little different. It is important for the MES production software to comprehensively cover all production processes, such as: production planning, scheduling and material demand calculation, control of subsequent stages or reports and statements.

How to manage production process even more effectively?

In order to manage the production process in your company even more effectively, you must use a comprehensive solution that will automate the production in the company and exclude the possibility of human errors, which often occur in complicated calculations or scheduling of processes. It is also worth using automatic identification equipment (code scanners, mobile terminals, etc.) connected to the production management system.

How is the MES production software implemented?

The implementation of the MES production system is fast and efficient, with the assistance of qualified specialists from HDF Software. The production system is designed to meet your needs, so its final creation is preceded by a series of consultations and meetings in your company. Our IT specialists will remotely configure your database and equip your MES software with additional functions whenever you want.

What are the advantages of MES production planning software?

MES production planning software has a number of advantages and useful features that will help you improve your production process. Thanks to our production software you will start producing more in a much shorter time, you will avoid mistakes during production, you will reduce costs and you will be able to control the whole production process. At the end you will generate detailed reports, thanks to which you will perform in-depth analyses.

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