19.03.2025

Engelmann develops a customized MES system in record time

A proprietary Engelmann Manufacturing Execution System (MES), 100% tailored to Engelmann’s specific requirements – our team developed this in response to the new Engelmann WaterStar M water meter. This impressive achievement showcases Engelmann’s innovation and efficiency in an entirely different domain. After all, Engelmann’s market leadership is not only built on heat meters, water meters, and similar products but also on the processes behind the scenes.
Everything began with the design of the database architecture based on S95/S98 standards. Once this conceptual phase was completed, the focus shifted to implementing all relevant data flows. The result is a fully customized system that is optimally aligned with both Engelmann’s ERP system requirements and shop floor processes.

Swen Rettig was one of the driving forces behind the MES.

The advantages of developing our own MES

Developing an in-house MES offers multiple advantages: We avoid high procurement and customization costs while significantly reducing development time. Additionally, the new MES is specifically tailored to Engelmann’s needs, something that would hardly be possible to the same extent with an external solution. The new system enhances data availability and makes production data more accessible. Interfaces between ERP systems and production have been greatly simplified, making the entire process more efficient. This “spinal disc” of the company – as Engelmann internally refers to the MES – now enables a seamless connection between planning and production.

Felix Härtl also worked on the project.

A step into the digital future

A key highlight of this system is its future-proof design: It has been built to remain flexible for future product launches and projects. This enables Engelmann to respond more quickly to new demands and accelerate time-to-market for products. For customers, this means even faster implementation of their requests and greater flexibility from Engelmann. With this development, Engelmann sets another milestone in digitalization and efficiency enhancement. The customized MES system underscores the company’s commitment to operating at the highest level while continuously finding innovative solutions for the challenges of modern production.