Modernize the shop floor
by adapting core systems
Gain real-time, end-to-end visibility and minimize the
costs of delays, downtime, and regulatory penalties
Take a modern approach to smart manufacturing and quality management
Modern manufacturing requires a predictive, proactive, and agile shop floor. But many still rely on reactive maintenance, paper-based processes, and disconnected data.
The longer you wait to optimize your manufacturing and quality management processes, the more you put operations at risk of the following common issues.
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Unplanned downtime
Downtime can cost an average of $260k/hour in discrete manufacturing. (Aberdeen Consulting)
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Manual errors and delays
70% of manufacturers still use spreadsheets to collect and enter data. (Manufacturing Leadership Council)
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Increased compliance costs
Manufacturers spend $29k per employee on annual regulatory compliance. (National Association of Manufacturers)
Leverage low code to modernize without disruption
Adapt and extend your existing manufacturing and quality management systems without disrupting operations.
From seamless integrations to advanced AI capabilities, low-code development empowers manufacturers to create custom software solutions that connect people, processes, and data.
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End-to-end visibility
Unify operational visibility across production, quality, and maintenance.
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Predictive, proactive AI
Respond faster by using AI to evolve from reactive to proactive operations.
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Agility for scalability
Keep workflows and processes flexible for continuous improvement.
"As a machine operator or a shop floor worker, I now have one single point of access to all the documents and data I need to work with."
Jakob JohnDigitalization and Solutions Platform Manager, Shaeffler
How Mendix supports manufacturing and quality management
Create software that automates manufacturing, quality assurance, and compliance processes. Mendix provides all the tools necessary to help you enhance performance, respond faster, and scale innovation.
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Unified operational dashboards
- Easily aggregate data from your MES, OEM, QMS, SCADA, and ERP systems.
- Deliver an actionable single pane of glass for operations.
- Create functional views for maintenance, production, and quality teams.
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Real-time monitoring and alerts
- Trigger alerts based on thresholds, anomalies, or sensor readings.
- Stream live data and notify workers via mobile or tablet applications.
- Decrease response times to reduce the impact of issues.
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Digital quality and compliance applications
- Standardize processes and enforce best practices.
- Eliminate paper-based audits for instant traceability.
- Digitize inspection, deviation, CAPA, and audit workflows.
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Role-based experiences for frontline workers
- Deliver custom applications for operators, inspectors, and supervisors.
- Empower teams to build workflows that fit their processes.
- Use reusable templates to scale improvements across sites.
Resources
How to Gain Industrial Agility
Success in industrial manufacturing means being able to quickly respond to world events and market shifts.
Teamcenter and Mendix
Make the most of your Teamcenter Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) data with Mendix.
Shifting Up a Gear: The Manufacturing Low Code Opportunity
Innovate while maintaining the ability to adapt to any technological, geopolitical, or cultural shift—that's why 99% of manufacturing organizations are using low code.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is smart manufacturing?
Smart manufacturing is an approach to production that integrates digital technologies to enhance efficiency, flexibility, and quality in manufacturing processes. These technologies include the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, and automation.
Smart manufacturing enables optimized decision-making, predictive maintenance, and customized production by connecting data, processes, and people in real time. It reduces costs and lead times while improving product innovation and responsiveness to market demands.
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Can Mendix integrate with existing MES, ERP, PLM, and QMS systems without major disruption?
Yes. Mendix is designed to adapt and extend your existing enterprise systems, not replace them.
With pre-built connectors, APIs, and low-code integration capabilities, Mendix seamlessly connects to MES, ERP, PLM, and QMS platforms. This lets manufacturers build applications that bridge data silos, enhance workflows, and improve visibility without forcing disruptive rip-and-replace projects. The result is faster time to value and minimal IT overhead.
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Does Mendix meet manufacturing security and compliance requirements?
Yes. Mendix follows enterprise-grade security practices that align with manufacturing’s strict requirements.
The platform complies with key standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and HIPAA (where applicable), and supports role-based access controls, single sign-on, and audit trails.
For regulated industries, Mendix provides capabilities to help maintain compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, and other manufacturing regulations. This ensures that applications built on the platform are secure and compliant by design.
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How do unified operational dashboards help manufacturing teams?
Unified dashboards created with Mendix provide a single, actionable view of critical operations, from production and quality to supply chain and maintenance.
Instead of juggling spreadsheets, siloed reports, or outdated systems, teams gain real-time visibility across plants, lines, and processes.
More importantly, Mendix dashboards are interactive and actionable. Users can drill down, trigger workflows, and collaborate directly within the dashboard. This enables faster problem-solving, reduces downtime, and supports data-driven decision-making across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.