Make Better Manufacturing Decisions with Connected Data
Production data is generated with every manufacturing process but disconnected systems and manual workflows make it difficult to successfully use that data. The Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform™ from Rockwell Automation® connects the people, machines, and production processes across an enterprise. This cloud-native Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform was designed specifically to be a single digital record for manufacturers, helping them gain greater visibility across their operations, automate critical processes, and make faster, more informed business decisions. As a cloud-based software delivered in modules, Plex automatically provides new features and security updates, allowing manufacturers to deploy individual applications today and expand into a fully connected smart manufacturing platform as their needs evolve.
Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Modules
Production Monitoring
Gain real-time visibility into machine performance and production activity with dashboards and operational KPIs that help identify issues as they occur. Production Monitoring collects manufacturing data directly from the plant floor, making it easier to detect production inconsistencies, reduce scrap and rework, and support continuous improvement.
Asset Performance Management (APM)
Monitor equipment health with dashboards that combine process, operational, and machine-level data into meaningful insights. Asset Performance Management helps manufacturers identify maintenance needs before failures occur, supporting greater equipment availability, improved throughput, and more effective maintenance planning.
Quality Management System (QMS)
Standardize and automate quality documentation, inspections, and measurements throughout your manufacturing operation. Plex QMS strengthens traceability from raw materials through finished goods, helping manufacturers improve compliance, reduce recall risk, and maintain consistent product quality.
Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
This application provides paperless, real-time tracking of labor, machine, inventory, and production processes. Manufacturers can use this data to identify downtime, bottlenecks, and production issues as they occur, helping improve quality, reduce manual errors, support compliance, and increase production throughput.
The Power of Connected Manufacturing Operations
When production, quality, and operational data are connected across the enterprise, manufacturers gain the visibility needed to respond faster, improve product quality, and support continuous improvement. The Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform provides a single source of manufacturing information. Get better traceability, automate business processes, and simplify production management with Plex.
Questions or Requests
If you are interested in learning more about how the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform can support your people and connect systems across your production process, reach out to your McNaughton-McKay account manager for more information.