MPS AG:
How the traditional Swiss company doubled its production utilization and now produces in a more resilient way
Swiss precision with tradition: Founded in 1936 and headquartered in Biel (Switzerland), MPS Micro Precision Systems AG is a leading global manufacturer of micromechanical precision systems for industries with the highest demands, including medical technology, watchmaking, and aerospace.
Read our success story to find out how MPS AG has increased added value in production in a significant and sustainable way, supported by FORCAM ENISCO’s digital technology.
Raynald Richard, Manager Information Systems at MPS AG: “As a provider of precision systems, we place the highest demands on production. The MES solution from FORCAM offers us a flexible tool with seamless real-time connection to SAP / ERP.”
Important successes with the support of the MES FLEX software solution:
- Capacity doubled: After just one year, the utilization of workstations had almost doubled to 60 percent.
- Optimized capacity utilization: By supplying the ERP planning with real-time data from the shop floor and through optimized processes, the plant utilization will improve significantly
- Realistic planning targets: The cycle times and setup times are realistic, production-proven values for each job, and the execution is stable due to realistic planning targets.
- High transparency: There is clarity about every single customer project, and all input variables for transparency are available – for example, to determine unit costs.
Improved delivery reliability: Orders start as planned and are delivered on time because all resources are available in good time.
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About MPS Micro Precision Systems AG
The innovative medium-sized high-tech provider MPS AG employs over 500 highly qualified employees at four locations, including one in the USA. MPS’s business operations are divided into four divisions:
- MPS Microsystems (Industries: Medical technology, optics & photonics, automation, astronomy, aerospace & defense)
- MPS Watch (watch industry)
- MPS Décolletage (connection technology, industrial applications, medical technology, watch industry)
- MPS Precimed (orthopedic surgery and trauma surgery)
MPS also benefits from the expertise of the parent company FAULHABER Group.
