SCADA/MES - Production Process Management
SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) are fundamental technologies used in industrial automation.
SCADA is a system that enables operators to monitor and control industrial processes from a central location. It collects real-time data from sensors and devices, providing a graphical representation of the process. Operators can analyze data, make informed decisions, and intervene when necessary. In this context, SCADA is often referred to as the “eyes and hands of the operators,” as it allows them to see what is happening in the operation and manage it remotely.
MES is a software system that works with the SCADA layer to manage and optimize the manufacturing process. It focuses on coordinating, monitoring, and optimizing production activities on the shop floor. MES provides real-time production data, helps with planning and resource allocation, monitors machine and worker performance, and ensures quality control. By integrating with enterprise ERP systems like SAP, MES enables efficient and smooth production operations.
Ignition and Aveva (ex-Wonderware) are among the most widely used SCADA/MES software solutions today. While Ignition is our favorite due to its features and pricing, we also offer expertise in Aveva systems.
Ignition is a modern and flexible SCADA/MES/IIoT system developed by Inductive Automation.
Its standout features include flexibility—enabling the easy creation of custom solutions—and openness—seamless integration with various devices and systems/databases, including SAP.
Key competitive advantages include:
– Unlimited users
– Unlimited tags
– Unlimited connections (databases, PLCs, IoT devices, etc.)
– Responsive web interface (PC, mobile, tablet, kiosk)
Ignition is also known for its affordability and transparent, straightforward licensing—with pricing publicly available on the manufacturer’s website.
Additionally, the software’s popularity is enhanced by an active global user community, whose experiences and support are valuable to both beginners and experts.
The free online training platform, Inductive University, and the community-driven platform for sharing custom extensions and modules, Ignition Exchange, also contribute to its success.
At IoT Industries Slovakia, we are a certified Gold-level Ignition integrator.
Wonderware gained fame with the release of the first SCADA/HMI system based on the Windows operating system, called InTouch.
Launched in 1989, it represented a revolutionary shift from text-based information displays to graphical interfaces. This allowed users to better understand and more effectively control industrial processes. It marked the beginning of a global boom for InTouch in the 1990s, including in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
Since then, their portfolio has significantly expanded to include products such as Wonderware Historian, Wonderware System Platform, and Wonderware MES. After 30 years, they began operating under the name Aveva.
Aveva is a global leader in industrial software solutions, widely used by international corporations.
Our engineers are certified developers of Aveva’s Wonderware product line with over 15 years of experience.
Portfolio
- SCADA/MES – Production Process Management
- Industrial IoT – Data Collection and Analysis
- Building and Data Center Monitoring
- Predictive Maintenance and OEE Monitoring
- Digitalization/Optimization of Manufacturing Processes
- Reporting and Business Intelligence
- High Performance HMI Interface design
- Energy Consumption Monitoring
- Connecting Enterprise Systems, Databases and SAP ERP
- Consulting / Advisory