The interworking of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and operating resources is a prerequisite for the flexible and versatile production in Smart Factories of Industry 4.0. This article describes a qualitative and quantitative analysis of an MES integration based on an industrial laser assistance system for worker guidance. It analyzes the situation and requirements from a user perspective with special consideration of implemented systems, interfaces, protocols as well as Plug & Produce. The study uses qualitative analysis results from opinion makers and quantitative analysis results from leading manufacturing companies among others from the automotive and aerospace industry. Thus, the study supports decision making for MES investments in Industry 4.0.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 35 | 2019 | Edition 1 | Pages 31-34 | DOI
10.30844/I40M_19-1_S31-34
