2.2 MES Integration

Connecting Manufacturing Execution Systems.

• Production data in real-time
• OEE metrics in dashboards
• Quality data for analysis

MES systems often use SQL Server or proprietary databases.

[MES Database] <-> [Data Gateway] <-> [Power BI Dashboard]

Production manager monitors machine availability:

1. Gateway connects to MES DB
2. View for OEE calculation
3. Power BI with 5-minute refresh

• No MES licenses needed for reporting
• Combination with ERP data possible
• Historical analysis