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DIGITAL MANUFACTURING

Transforming Manufacturing with Industry 4.0 and MES Integration

My Role

UI/UX Designer
Project Duration

6 Months
Team Size
3 Designer

Introduction

This case study explores transforming a traditional manufacturing facility with Industry 4.0 principles and a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to enhance operational efficiency, visibility, and real- time decision-making in production.

My Role

In this initiative, I led the integration of Industry 4.0 principles and MES, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. My role included enhancing operational efficiency, facilitating training, and monitoring progress.

Problem

#1

Lack of Real-Time Data:

Traditional manufacturing processes lacked real-time data access, leading to delayed decision-making and inefficiencies.

#2

Inefficient Production:

Manufacturing operations were often siloed and lacked integration, which resulted in inefficiencies and increased production costs.

Solution

Our solution involved the implementation of Industry 4.0 principles and the integration of an MES to address these challenges and create a smart factory environment.

User Research

We conducted in-depth interviews with manufacturing experts, operators, and IT professionals to understand their pain points and requirements.

User Needs & Pain Points

User Role	Needs	Pain Points
Operators	Real-time data access for monitoring and action	Lack of real-time data leads to delayed actions.
	Efficient production management tools	Inefficient processes due to lack of integration.
	Quality control procedures and guidelines	Challenges in maintaining product quality.
Production Managers	Efficient production management	Siloed operations lead to inefficiencies.
Production Managers	Quality control oversight	Difficulty ensuring product quality standards.
IT Professionals	Seamless system integration	Challenges in integrating MES with existing systems.
IT Professionals	Data security and compliance	Concerns about data security and compliance.