The MES for Process-Driven and Scalable Production Control in Photovoltaic Production

FabEagle®MES

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These companies rely on our Manufacturing Execution System FabEagle®MES

Our Manufacturing Execution System FabEagle®MES, offers high-performance production control and comprehensive data acquisition for the photovoltaic (PV) and battery industries. In these sectors, every percentage of uptime and efficiency matters. With our MES, you improve quality while also reducing costs.

With over 20 years of industry experience, FabEagle®MES is designed to meet your exact needs. Closely aligned with production processes, our solution enables seamless traceability and reliable tracking rates, even in high-volume production. FabEagle®MES allows you to optimally control and monitor your production processes.

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FabEagle®MES – Your benefits

Process-oriented production control
- Stable production processes through software-controlled work flows
- Simplified production workflows and high on-time delivery with digital recipes, bill of materials and orders
- Faster production management with automatic recipe and machine parameter settings
- More efficient production processes through centralized transport control
Increased transparency
- Enhanced quality management with comprehensive reporting and analysis features
- Reduced response times for maintenance with alarm and trend visualization
- Simplified tasks through automatic documentation and data acquisition
- Fewer bottlenecks and downtimes with real-time machine monitoring
Reliable traceability
- Gain insights into the impact of individual process steps on product parameters with full recording of material and product data
- Quality proof for manufactured products via automatic data archiving
- Complete traceability down to individual solar cells thanks to virtual wafer tracking

Continuous improvement of KPIs

“At Solarge, we’re driving the energy transition with our sustainable, lightweight solar panels made in the Netherlands. FabEagle®MES has played a crucial role during our production ramp-up, helping us to continuously improve KPIs such as OEE. In addition to its state-of-the-art features, the MES is seamlessly connected to our ERP system, ensuring smooth data flow across processes. The integration with our ERP has also streamlined packaging and palletizing. As we are planning to expand production and develop new products, we look forward to continue working closely with Kontron AIS and using FabEagle®MES. I am sure that expanding the use of its traceability and process monitoring features will further optimize quality and at the same time reduce manufacturing costs.”

Joey Portier, Process Engineer, Solarge B.V

FabEagle®MES applications in PV and battery production

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Solar cell production

To monitor and control the production of high-efficiency solar cells, FabEagle®MES offers single-wafer tracking that covers all process steps in photovoltaic cell production. This allows you to maintain an overview and ensure the quality of your solar cells.

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Solar module production

FabEagle®MES supports solar module production with easy-to-use graphical user interfaces. From module inspection and rework to configuring and monitoring automatic palletizing of finished modules, our Manufacturing Execution System optimizes your workflows and increases your production efficiency.

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Battery cell manufacturing

The production of battery cells requires the coordination of many different processes and technologies. FabEagle®MES Serves as a central interface between your IT and production departments, facilitating seamless a seamless exchange of information. This means you can be confident that production orders are processed accurately, and production specifications are managed reliably – leaving you free to focus on your core business.

Features of the Manufacturing Execution System at a glance

Visualization and evaluation

Production visualization

Interactive production layout for quick access to machine states, alarms and production progress
Online process visualization

Presentation of trends of selected process data in real time to identify process deviations
Alarm statistics

Analysis of machine malfunctions according to frequency and duration to identify optimization potential
Trend and reporting

Visualization of process, material and machine data for user-defined reports
Online SPC

Configuration of statistical rules to monitor process and material data

Management and control

Production control

Transport control and monitoring of material logistics for efficient operation of all machines
Event management

Configuration of actions in the event of breaches of SPC rules, machine alarms or maintenance procedures
Order management

Synchronization of orders with an ERP or manual administration in the MES and assignment of a work plan to each production order
Shift planning

Definition of shifts, shift models and target figures for evaluations and calculation of KPIs
Work plan management

Schematic configuration of the manufacturing process in work plans plus definition of recipes, lists of parts and relevant parameters
Recipe management

Central administration and provision of process parameters and settings for machines
User management

Definition of user groups and authorizations

Data acquisition and delivery

Material tracking

Traceability from source material to finished product featuring physical and virtual tracking for very high tracking rates
Machine data collection

Automatic and manual logging of machine states, product defects and batches to calculate KPIs
Process data acquisition

Retrieval and storage of process and material data relating to quality for every manufacturing step
Long-term data archive

Configurable archiving solution with all relevant production data

FabEagle®MES – A reliable Manufacturing Execution System for your needs

FabEagle®MES offers a proven and powerful set of features that our experts can customize and extend to meet your individual needs. This flexibility makes our MES a reliable basis for implementing even complex customer-specific requirements. We support multiple data interfaces and implement custom flow logic for process control.

Our team supports you throughout the entire project – from the specification phase to commissioning and ramp-up. Even after that, we are ready to help you: Our maintenance and support services ensure the safe and efficient operation of your MES system. We are your experienced partner for the safe and efficient digitalization of your production.

What makes us different as a partner:

Close collaboration & direct support: We work closely with your project team from the beginning. During the specification phase, we document your individual requirements in detail and specify the solution. We also clarify the machine interfaces with the machine suppliers. You have direct contact to our team at all times for fast, reliable support when needed.
Smooth commissioning: Our team is responsible for smooth on-site commissioning, including setting up complex data interfaces to machines and IT systems. After successful testing and individual training of your staff, we will support you in the ramp-up phase if required.
Long-term support & 24/7 support: Even after the project has been successfully completed, we remain your reliable partner. To ensure the secure and smooth operation of your systems, we offer comprehensive maintenance and support contracts, including 24/7 on-call support.

Production control of individual lines

FabEagle®MES is the comprehensive solution for higher-level production control of all manufacturing processes in a factory – from the control of individual lines, manual workstations and transport systems to individually integrated measurement and process devices. But not every manufacturing environment requires a comprehensive MES. If you are looking for efficient and flexible control of individual production lines, our FabEagle®LC line controller is the right choice.