LOT tracking
Link each process from material LOT to finished product LOT, so a single search identifies the equipment, operator and materials used.
Industries
Auto parts plants,traced down to the LOT
Manage output and quality by LOT across injection molding, press, welding and assembly lines. LINKER collects equipment data automatically, while MES connects work orders through delivery labels.
Process flow
Process flow
Material receipt
Register LOTs by barcodeInjection molding and pressing
Automatic production data collectionWelding and assembly
Work results by processInspection
First, in-process and last-piece recordsShipping
Delivery labels and shipping history
Product lineup
Wavegram configuration
Automatic equipment utilization collection
LINKER reads running status, stops and production counts directly from PLCs on presses, injection molding machines and welders. Record stop reasons with one button on the shop-floor terminal.
Quality inspection records
Enter first, in-process and last-piece inspections and measurements directly on the process screen. Notify the person responsible immediately when values exceed limits.
Delivery labels and shipping
Print customer-specific delivery labels directly and record shipping history with barcode scans.
Industry studies
Results from industry studies
Results achieved by companies adopting smart factories, MES and AI
Smart factory adopters
- Productivity
- +30%
- Quality
- +43.5%
- Cost
- −15.9%
- On-time delivery rate
- +15.5%
Korea Ministry of SMEs and Startups, Smart Factory Program Performance Analysis (2019, 5,003 adopting companies)
MES adoption
- Data entry time
- −75%+
- Manufacturing cycle time
- −45%
- Paperwork between shifts
- −61%
- Lead time
- −27%
MESA International user survey (1997, averages)
FAQ
FAQ
Where should an automotive parts plant start with MES?
Most plants start with work orders, production records and LOT traceability. Next, connect equipment to collect production data automatically, then extend to inspection records and delivery labels.
Can presses and injection molding machines from different manufacturers connect?
LINKER supports major PLC protocols including Mitsubishi MELSEC, LS, Siemens S7, Omron and Modbus to connect your current equipment as it is.
Can we use different delivery label formats for each customer?
Register label templates for each customer, then automatically select and print the right one for the shipped item.
Can it work with ERP?
Connect directly with WaveWorks ERP, or integrate your existing ERP through APIs.