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MPDV – Creating Smart Factories Through Digital Manufacturing
About MPDV

MPDV is a leading provider of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS), and Smart Factory solutions, helping manufacturers transform their operations through real-time visibility, data-driven decision making, and digitalization.

Founded in Germany and backed by more than 45 years of manufacturing expertise, MPDV supports manufacturers of all sizes and industries in their journey toward operational excellence and Industry 4.0. Today, MPDV solutions are trusted by thousands of users worldwide across automotive, electronics, metal processing, plastics, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, machinery, and other manufacturing sectors.

Our mission is simple:
To help manufacturers turn production data into measurable business results.

Why Manufacturers Need More Than ERP?

Most manufacturers today already operate with ERP systems that manage orders, inventory, purchasing, finance, and logistics.
However, ERP systems typically provide limited visibility into what is actually happening on the shop floor.

Questions such as:
• Which machines are currently running?
• Which production orders are behind schedule?
• Why did a machine stop?
• What is causing scrap or quality losses?
• Which resources are overloaded?
• How efficiently is the factory operating right now?

often remain difficult to answer in real time.
This is where MPDV delivers value.
Our solutions bridge the gap between business systems and production operations, creating a digital connection between management decisions and shop floor execution.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

At the heart of MPDV's portfolio is HYDRA X, our Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
HYDRA X collects, processes, and visualizes real-time manufacturing information from machines, operators, production orders, and quality processes.
By connecting the entire production environment, manufacturers gain complete visibility over their operations and can react immediately to deviations, disruptions, and opportunities for improvement.

Key capabilities include:

Production Monitoring

Monitor production activities in real time across all manufacturing areas.
• Production order tracking
• Work-in-progress visibility
• Production status monitoring
• Digital shop floor management

Machine & Resource Management

Gain complete transparency into equipment utilization and resource availability.
• Machine status monitoring
• Equipment utilization analysis
• Workforce management
• Tool and asset tracking

OEE & Performance Management

Measure and improve manufacturing performance using reliable, real-time data.
• OEE monitoring
• Downtime analysis
• Performance losses identification
• Continuous improvement support

Quality Management

Ensure consistent product quality while reducing manual effort.

• Digital quality inspections
• Defect recording
• Statistical process control
• Traceability and genealogy

Traceability & Compliance

Meet customer and regulatory requirements with complete production transparency.
• Material tracking
• Batch tracking
• Product genealogy
• Electronic records and audit support



Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS)

Manufacturers today operate in increasingly complex environments where customer demand changes frequently and production resources are constrained.
FEDRA, MPDV's Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) solution, helps manufacturers create realistic, optimized production schedules that consider actual shop floor constraints.
Unlike traditional planning methods that often rely on spreadsheets or infinite-capacity ERP scheduling, FEDRA evaluates:
• Machine availability
• Workforce capacity
• Tooling requirements
• Material availability
• Maintenance schedules
• Production priorities

This enables planners to create achievable schedules that improve delivery performance while maximizing resource utilization.

Benefits include:
• Reduced lead times
• Improved on-time delivery
• Better capacity utilization
• Faster response to disruptions
• Reduced planning effort
• Enhanced production stability

The Smart Factory Journey

Digital transformation is not achieved through a single technology.
Successful Smart Factories are built on a foundation of reliable manufacturing data.
Many manufacturers today are discussing artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and autonomous decision-making. However, these technologies can only deliver value when accurate and timely production data is available.
MPDV helps manufacturers establish this foundation by enabling:

Real-Time Visibility
Know what is happening in production as it happens.

Digital Workflows
Reduce paper-based processes and improve operational consistency.

Automated Data Collection
Capture production information directly from machines and systems.


Data-Driven Decision Making
Enable managers and supervisors to make decisions based on facts rather than assumptions.

Continuous Improvement
Identify inefficiencies and systematically improve performance over time.

Manufacturing Integration Platform (MIP)

Modern factories consist of numerous systems, machines, software platforms, and data sources.
The Manufacturing Integration Platform (MIP) serves as the digital backbone that connects these technologies into a unified manufacturing ecosystem.

MIP enables seamless integration between:
• ERP systems
• MES applications
• APS solutions
• Machines and PLCs
• Quality systems
• Maintenance platforms
• IoT devices
• Cloud applications

By eliminating data silos and enabling secure information exchange, manufacturers gain greater flexibility and scalability as they continue their digital transformation journey.

Industries We Serve

MPDV solutions support a wide range of manufacturing industries, including:

Automotive
Improve OEE, reduce downtime, manage traceability, and optimize production scheduling.

Electronics
Enhance quality control, traceability, and production transparency.

Metal Processing
Increase machine utilization and monitor complex manufacturing operations.

Plastics & Injection Molding
Track production performance, reduce scrap, and improve delivery reliability.

Food & Beverage
Support batch traceability, quality compliance, and production monitoring.

Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
Enable digital documentation, compliance, and production transparency.

Machinery & Equipment Manufacturing
Improve planning accuracy and resource utilization across complex production environments.

Business Benefits
Manufacturers implementing MPDV solutions typically achieve benefits such as:

• Increased OEE and productivity
• Reduced downtime and production losses
• Improved on-time delivery performance
• Enhanced production transparency
• Better resource utilization
• Reduced manual reporting effort
• Stronger quality control and traceability
• Faster decision-making through real-time information
• Improved planning accuracy
• Greater operational agility

Most importantly, MPDV helps manufacturers unlock additional capacity from existing resources without necessarily investing in new machinery.

Why MPDV?

Proven Experience
More than 45 years of manufacturing expertise and innovation.

Manufacturing Focus
Specialized solutions designed specifically for production environments.

Scalable Approach
Start with targeted improvements and expand as business needs evolve.

Open Integration
Connect existing machines, systems, and software investments.

Global Presence
Trusted by manufacturers worldwide across a broad range of industries.

Future Ready
A strong digital foundation that supports Industry 4.0, AI, and future Smart Factory initiatives.


Creating Smart Factories Together

Manufacturing is becoming more competitive, more complex, and more data-driven than ever before.

Organizations that can see, understand, and optimize their operations in real time will be best positioned to succeed.

MPDV helps manufacturers transform production data into operational excellence by connecting people, machines, and processes into a single digital environment.

Whether your goal is improving production visibility, increasing OEE, optimizing planning, strengthening traceability, or preparing for future Smart Factory initiatives, MPDV provides the tools and expertise to help you achieve measurable results.

MPDV – “We Create Smart Factories”