Built for Measurable Outcomes
Who we are
Connected Manufacturing is a Siemens-focused partner for mid-market manufacturers. We combine software licensing (Teamcenter, Opcenter MES & APS, Insights Hub) with implementation and operations so the software delivers measurable outcomes on real lines and plants.
Industries we serve: Pharma/Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Electronics/Semiconductor, and Industrial.
What makes us different
- We design and run the closed loop across Design → Execute → Measure → Improve—not just point tools.
- We ship a conversational AI product so teams can ask questions in plain English and get live, chart-ready answers (no dashboards or SQL).
- We bring a unique Opcenter MES configuration for Pharma with a complete Electronic Batch Record and a Weights & Measures module unavailable in core—no other VAR offers this.
What we do (software + outcomes)
1. Design — Siemens Teamcenter PLM (we sell & implement)
- Govern EBOM, variants/effectivity, and formal change; enable multi-CAD + JT reviews; accelerate PPAP/FAI.
- Clean handoffs to MBOM/BOP and planning tools cut late changes and rework.
2. Execute — Siemens Opcenter (MES · APS) & Insights Hub (we sell & implement)
- MES: paperless eBR/eDHR, genealogy, Part 11-aligned records.
- APS: finite-capacity planning & detailed scheduling; feasible promise dates.
- Insights Hub: standard OEE and loss trees for faster root-cause.
3. Measure — Conversational AI Manufacturing Data Intelligence™ (our product)
- Natural-language answers across MES/ERP/SCADA/PLM; OntheFly BI™ turns intent into fresh analytics instantly; deploy in hours per source.
4. Improve — Implementation & Operations (our services)
- Road maps, integrations, hosting/managed cloud, 24×7 operations, validation, upgrades, and quarterly value reviews to make gains stick.
How the Closed-Loop Works
(Design → Execute → Measure → Improve)
1. Design (Teamcenter)
requirements → systems → EBOM with variants/effectivity and formal change; quality characteristics ride with the model.
2. Execute (Opcenter)
eBR/eDHR & genealogy (MES), realistic schedules (APS), standardized OEE/loss trees (Insights Hub).
3. Measure (Conversational AI)
ask questions across systems; get instant answers and visuals.
4. Improve (Services)
insights and production feedback become structured change and updated schedules; operations remain validated, upgraded, and optimized.
Where we fit best
- Pharma & Life Sciences: eBR/eDHR, materials/weights & measures, OEE, instant lot/deviation lookups → faster release and inspection readiness.
- Medical Devices: eDHR/genealogy, governed EBOM/variants, model-based inspection planning, CAPA retrieval → first-time-right builds, faster PPAP/FAI.
- Electronics & Semiconductor: multi-CAD/effectivity, re-entrant finite scheduling, yield/OEE telemetry, cross-line pattern discovery → feasible dates and faster ramps.
- Industrial Manufacturing: EBOM/variants/change, MBOM/BOP & e-work instructions, realistic schedules → improved OTIF with fewer late changes.
Short definitions
- Closed-Loop Manufacturing: information flows from Design → Execute → Measure back to design/planning to reduce scrap and improve yield continuously.
- Teamcenter PLM: governs product definitions (requirements → systems → EBOM → change/variants) and enables clean handoffs to planning/quality.
- Opcenter MES/APS: MES captures compliant, traceable execution; APS makes finite-capacity, constraint-aware schedules.
- Insights Hub: industrial IoT platform standardizing telemetry, OEE, and loss trees.
- Conversational AI Manufacturing Data Intelligence™: plain-English Q&A over MES/ERP/SCADA/PLM with OntheFly BI™ for on-demand analytics.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do we have to go cloud-first?
No. We support on-prem, cloud, and hybrid based on latency, data residency, and validation scope; we design RTO/RPO and controls up front. - How do you handle validation and 21 CFR Part 11?
Risk-based CSV with traceability, test protocols, and electronic signatures/audit trails aligned to FDA guidance. - What about integrations and equipment?
We use ISA-95 mappings and connect ERP/QMS/PLM, historians, PLC/SCADA, testers, and vision systems via standardized contracts. - How fast can we see value from your Conversational AI?
Pilot one line; onboard sources in <1 day each, validate against existing reports, then roll out across shifts. - What makes your Pharma offering unique?
Our Opcenter MES includes a complete eBR and a Weights & Measures module not available in the core app—exclusive to Connected Manufacturing.
START HERE
We’ll help you identify your top constraint—Design, Execute, or Measure—and turn it into momentum. In one architect call, we’ll map your flow, define a thin-slice pilot, and define a 90-day plan we can build and execute.