Automa and integration

Industrial information systems

Production data become useful when they can move reliably between machines, supervision systems, MES applications, databases and company software.

ERP MES SCADA/HMI Field

The critical point

Collecting reliable data without duplicating work

ERP systems support planning and management of company resources. Their effectiveness, however, depends on the quality and timeliness of information coming from production.

When data is entered manually, processes slow down and accuracy may be lost. If the information is already available on machines or supervision PCs, it is natural to acquire it automatically and make it available to company systems.

The role of integration

Connecting different levels while keeping functions clear

Management software, MES applications, SCADA/HMI systems and field control perform different tasks. A good architecture relates them without confusing their responsibilities.

Automa's experience in industrial communication makes it possible to build solid links between devices, databases and business applications, even in heterogeneous environments or systems that must evolve over time.

ERP and MES Planning, scheduling and production data
SCADA/HMI Supervision, operation and data collection
PLC and devices Process control and field communication

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