HYDRA Software

MES for the shop floor from MPDV

HYDRA is the manufacturing execution system from MPDV, a software company working in production IT. MPDV says it offers customised MES solutions that concentrate on the tasks a plant actually needs done, and that its applications can be used independently of the production processes around them.

Functions on the shop floor

The functions include gathering data from machines, scheduling at shop floor level, managing tools and other resources, and managing quality. Tool management is one part of this set, which is why the product sits in this category, but it works together with the others rather than on its own. These functions can be integrated into existing production environments, and more can be added at any time.

Who it is built for

MPDV's website separates discrete manufacturing, for assembly, mechanical engineering and electronics, from the process industry, where regulated work in chemicals, pharma and food is served by a version named HYDRA X for Process. The company frames its work as helping manufacturers build smart factories, and it also offers strategy and operational excellence services alongside the software.

Learning more

MPDV runs a newsletter and a blog on smart factory topics, and visitors can book a live demonstration to see a future MES in action.