{"id":496,"date":"2024-11-18T13:27:51","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T18:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/heavy-equipment\/?p=496"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:54:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T19:54:44","slug":"heavy-equipment-smart-manufacturing-solutions-low-code-application-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/heavy-equipment\/2024\/11\/18\/heavy-equipment-smart-manufacturing-solutions-low-code-application-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Heavy equipment smart manufacturing solutions: The benefits of low-code application development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Manufacturing increasingly complex and customized heavy equipment designs requires smart manufacturing solutions that allow OEMs to easily adapt their processes for maximum efficiency. Discovering issues earlier and closing the loop between manufacturing and engineering is essential to drive efficiencies and protect margins long-term. Manufacturing execution itself is made up of a number of disparate software systems that may not work well together or communicate easily. Maintaining a fully transparent and connected manufacturing process starts with an adaptable manufacturing execution system (MES) that goes beyond traditional functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adapt and extend your<\/strong> manufacturing execution system software<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Achieving on-time deliveries and keeping costs to a minimum are key objectives as heavy equipment manufacturers<\/a> pursue smart manufacturing solutions. Imagine having the ability to adapt and extend your MES to achieve these objectives more efficiently. With Opcenter Execution with Mendix embedded for discrete industries, it’s an achievable reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the Siemens Xcelerator open digital business platform, the Opcenter Execution manufacturing execution system software solution now offers embedded low-code capabilities to extend user interfaces and experiences. The era of rigid, one-size-fits-all interfaces is fading. Today, it’s about empowerment. It’s about putting the power of UI\/UX in the hands of those who know your business processes best \u2014 your team. By enabling business users to modify MES screens according to their real needs, we’re giving you the reins to increase efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n

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There are ready-to-use templates like one for integrating maintenance capabilities directly within your MES, an ISA 95 requirement. You can then reduce downtime of your machines and save costs through proactive maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extend your heavy equipment MES with embedded low-code capabilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This infographic highlights some of the key features of this solution:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Mendix is a low-code solution offered by Siemens to help organizations easily develop applications and integrate on top of their existing manufacturing systems.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using connectors and APIs, Mendix makes integrating data from various systems straightforward, ensuring that data flows seamlessly across platforms. It offers tools to help users develop applications on top of those systems, allowing teams to extend their MES capabilities.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get started unlocking the full potential of your operations with these resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Read our blog article and learn how to empower your workforce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Watch this video and discover how to unlock the power of Opcenter Execution with Mendix low code embedded<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Enroll in the Mendix Academy Crash Course and learn how to build apps with low code<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Explore the Opcenter Starter Kit to learn how to build Mendix-powered Opcenter screens<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Talk to a Siemens expert about using low code within heavy equipment manufacturing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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