Enhancements in digital manufacturing: the strategy employed by Swiss MPS AG to double its production output
In a commendable move towards digital transformation, MPS Micro Precision Systems AG, a leading Swiss manufacturer of micromechanical solutions, began optimising its factory processes 15 years ago by implementing smart technologies, notably the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) FLEX from FORCAM. This strategic decision has led to a remarkable improvement in the company's efficiency and competitiveness.
Founded in 1936 and now part of the FAULHABER Group, MPS has grown to employ over 550 highly qualified staff across five locations, including one in the USA. The company's business units include MPS Microsystems, MPS Watch, MPS Décolletage, and MPS Precimed.
The implementation of digitally controlled manufacturing, facilitated by FORCAM ENISCO's modular MES solutions, has been instrumental in MPS's success. By supplying ERP planning with real-time data from the shop floor, plant utilization has been significantly improved, resulting in a doubling of capacity.
The FORCAM ENISCO MES FLEX system offers MPS a flexible tool with seamless real-time connection to SAP/ERP. The system's key benefits include real-time production monitoring, increased overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), enhanced process transparency, automated data capture and reporting, improved scheduling and capacity utilization, cost reduction, and waste minimization.
With the FORCAM ENISCO MES FLEX system, MPS can now continuously track machine status and production progress in real-time, identify bottlenecks and downtime causes immediately, and make prompt decisions for proactive management. This has led to better insights, enabling process improvements that reduce material waste and labour and operational costs.
Moreover, the system's modular design allows it to adapt to evolving production needs, supports integration with existing ERP and automation systems, and ensures long-term value as manufacturing complexity grows.
FORCAM ENISCO GmbH, based in the DACH region with offices in Böblingen, Heidelberg, and Ravensburg, as well as international branches in France, the USA, China, and India, supports businesses in securing their competitiveness through Smart Manufacturing.
For inquiries, please contact FORCAM ENISCO at [email protected] and press inquiries at [email protected]. Raynald Richard, the Manager of Information Systems at MPS AG, played a crucial role in the successful implementation of the FORCAM ENISCO MES FLEX system at MPS Micro Precision Systems AG.
- The manufacturing industry success of MPS Micro Precision Systems AG, facilitated by the implementation of FORCAM ENISCO's MES solutions, has also attracted attention in the finance sector, as the company's increased efficiency and capacity has positively impacted its financial performance.
- As MPS continues to grow and expand its business units, the flexible and scalable FORCAM ENISCO MES FLEX system will continue to be essential in the technology sector, providing real-time data and automation that streamlines manufacturing processes across multiple locations and industries.
