ABB Manufacturing Execution System
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What it is
ABB Manufacturing Execution System coordinates manufacturing processes and gives operators, supervisors, production engineers, and plant managers information related to productivity, quality, and flexibility. Production order management covers order and production buffers, workflow, and automatic routing mapped from ERP. Scheduling follows ISA-95 and B2MML data exchange and provides visual Gantt charts with manual or automatic modes. The quality module supports parameter management, manual or automatic data collection, product test certificates, in-process controls, tolerance validation, non-conformity reporting, and checklists. Listed ERP connections include SAP, ERP LN, Baan, IBM Maximo, and other systems, with interfaces such as ODBC, OLE DB, web services, XML, OPC, and TCP/IP. Equipment connections include barcode scanners and printers, weighing scales, automated guided vehicles, PLC-based equipment, and Siemens automated production lines. ABB lists applications across industries including food and beverage, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, metals, mining, oil and gas, and pulp and paper. For pharmaceutical and life sciences solutions, ABB describes full-scope coverage according to GAMP5 and FDA 21 CFR Part 11. Pricing is available on request; ABB directs prospective buyers to contact the company or a channel partner.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- ABB’s MES coordinates manufacturing processes and provides operators, supervisors, production engineers, and plant managers information to improve productivity, quality, and flexibility.Read 3 Oct 2026 · new.abb.com
- API
- ABB lists REST API, .NET SDK, OData, ODBC, OPC UA, and OPC DA among the interfaces for its pulp and paper process data management offering.Read 3 Oct 2026 · new.abb.com
- Integrations
- ABB lists out-of-the-box connectivity with SAP, ERP LN, Baan, IBM Maximo, and other ERP systems, plus interfaces and protocols including ODBC, OLE DB, web services, XML, OPC, and TCP/IP.Read 3 Oct 2026 · new.abb.com
- Security
- ABB describes its MOM software platform as flexible and secure and includes cybersecurity among the capabilities of its operations management portfolio.Read 3 Oct 2026 · new.abb.com
- Headquarters
- Zurich, SwitzerlandRead 28 Sep 2026 · new.abb.com
- Founded
- 1988Read 28 Sep 2026 · new.abb.com
- Industries
- ABB lists applications across industries including discrete manufacturing, food and beverage, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, metals, mining, oil and gas, and pulp and paper.Read 3 Oct 2026 · new.abb.com
- Plant equipment
- Listed equipment integrations include barcode scanners and printers, weighing scales, automatic guided vehicles, PLC-based equipment, and Siemens automated production lines.Read 3 Oct 2026 · new.abb.com
- Production orders
- Production order management supports order and production buffers, workflow management, and automatic routing mapping from ERP.Read 3 Oct 2026 · new.abb.com
- Quality management
- The quality module supports quality parameter management, manual or automatic data collection, product test certificates, in-process controls, tolerance validation, non-conformity reporting, and checklists.Read 3 Oct 2026 · new.abb.com
- Regulatory context
- ABB describes its pharmaceutical and life sciences MES/MOM solutions as full-scope solutions according to the GAMP5 guideline and FDA 21 CFR Part 11.Read 3 Oct 2026 · new.abb.com
- Scheduling
- ABB describes production scheduling using ISA-95 and B2MML data exchange, with visual Gantt-chart scheduling and manual or automatic scheduling modes.Read 3 Oct 2026 · new.abb.com
- Support and purchasing
- ABB directs visitors seeking support or purchase information to contact the company or find a channel partner.Read 3 Oct 2026 · new.abb.com
Plans and prices
ABB Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Priced on request Pricing and purchase information by inquiry Read 3 Oct 2026 · new.abb.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Manages production orders, workflows, and ERP routing.
- Offers visual Gantt-chart scheduling with manual or automatic modes.
- Quality module includes tolerance validation and non-conformity reporting.
- Lists ERP and shop-floor equipment connections.
- Supports lot and serial traceability and shop-floor data capture.
Limits
- Pricing is available on request.
- Purchase information requires contacting ABB or a channel partner.
Who it suits
The system is aimed at manufacturing operators, supervisors, production engineers, and plant managers. Its listed industry applications include food and beverage, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, metals, mining, oil and gas, and pulp and paper.
Verdict
ABB MES brings production order management, scheduling, quality processes, and equipment connections into a manufacturing system. Buyers need to request pricing and purchase information from ABB or a channel partner.
Where Specifiction places it
- SPC Software#1 of 157.8
- Manufacturing Execution Systems#9 of 327.8
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness Software#10 of 247.7