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MES software

Custom MES software
for the shop floor.

A manufacturing execution system connects the plan in your ERP with what really happens on the floor. Packaged MES suites are powerful and expensive to fit. We build focused MES and scheduling tools for small and mid-size plants — the modules you need, connected to the ERP you have.

Mockup of MES software with live machine status, OEE and downtime
Illustrative mockup: MES with live machine status, OEE and downtime.
What we build

MES modules
we build

01

Work orders and dispatch

Orders released from the ERP to stations, with instructions and drawings on screen.

02

Shop-floor data collection

Start, stop, quantities, scrap and downtime logged on tablets or read from machines.

03

Production scheduling

A visual schedule by machine and shift, with drag-and-drop changes and capacity checks.

04

Traceability

Lots, serials and materials tracked from receipt to shipment.

05

OEE and dashboards

Availability, performance and quality per machine, live, on the floor and in the office.

06

Quality checks

Inspection plans, measurements and nonconformances tied to the order and the part.

The reality

Start with one line,
not the whole plant.

MES projects fail when they try to model the entire plant before anything goes live. We start with one line or one department, prove the data is right and the operators use it, then extend.

Operator screens are designed for gloves and noise: big buttons, few taps, badge login.

We come from northern Italy's manufacturing districts, where we build this kind of software for machinery and component makers.

Integration

Connected to
your ERP and machines

Work orders and items come from your ERP; production results go back. We integrate with Epicor, SAP Business One, NetSuite, Dynamics and others through APIs or database exports.

Machine data can come from standard protocols such as OPC UA or MQTT when available, or from simple operator inputs when not.

A focused first stage starts from €1,500 with a fixed price.

How we work

Fixed price,
no surprises.

  1. Free 30-minute callWhat you sell, who to, and what the site or software has to do. No sales deck. Sometimes the honest conclusion is that you need less than you thought.
  2. Fixed-price quoteOne figure in writing, covering everything needed to go live. It does not move mid-project: anything you add later is quoted separately, and only if you ask.
  3. Built in stagesYou see something usable within the first weeks, then every week after. Corrections happen during the build, not in a big review at the end.
  4. Launch and afterGo-live, checks, training for your team. Maintenance is optional — you are not locked in, and the domain, accounts and source code are in your company's name.
Across the US

Wherever you are

We work remotely with manufacturers across the country, with calls in your morning and the build happening while you are offline. Local market notes, city by city:

Northeast: New York · Boston · Philadelphia · Washington, DC
Southeast: Miami · Atlanta · Orlando · Tampa · Charlotte · Raleigh · Nashville
Midwest: Chicago · Minneapolis · Detroit · Columbus · Kansas City
Texas and the Southwest: Houston · Dallas · Austin · San Antonio · Phoenix · Las Vegas
West Coast and Mountain: Los Angeles · San Francisco · San Jose · San Diego · Seattle · Portland · Denver · Salt Lake City

FAQ

The questions we always get.

Do we need an MES or just better ERP use?

If your problem is planning, the ERP may be enough. If it is knowing what happened on the floor and when, you need MES functions. We tell you which after a visit or call.

Can you read data directly from our machines?

Often, if they expose OPC UA, MQTT or similar. Otherwise operators log events in a few taps.

How long does a first stage take?

Typically six to ten weeks for one line or department.

How much does a website cost?

A company website costs €350 one-off, plus €150 if you want the initial optimization for Google and Bing, or €24.80 a month with hosting, domain, maintenance and content changes included on a 24-month minimum term. Web apps start at €50 a month or €750 one-off; custom business software starts at €1,500. Larger projects get a fixed quote after a free analysis.

Will we own the website and the code?

Yes. On the one-off option the domain, hosting, content and source code are registered in your company's name from go-live, and the code lives in your repository. There is no license tied to us and no lock-in.

Do we pay VAT or sales tax on your invoice?

Our invoices to US businesses are issued without Italian VAT, because business services sold outside the EU are not subject to it, and as a foreign service provider we do not add US sales tax. Your accountant will confirm how to record it on your side — it is a standard cross-border arrangement.

Got a project in the US?

Thirty minutes on a video call, free and with no sales deck: we tell you what you actually need, what it costs and how long it takes to go live. If we are not the right fit, we tell you that too.

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