Critical Manufacturing, a provider of next-generation manufacturing execution system (MES) software, has announced the acquisition of Convanit, an AI specialist focused on image-based analytics for ...

At MD&M West 2026, Critical Manufacturing showcases a platform that converges MES, analytics and AI to power data-driven factories. Three SMEs discuss AI adoption, live deployments and how connected ...

Manufacturing data platforms, together with MES and IoT connectivity, are what Almada calls the ‘holy trinity of smart manufacturing'." Manufacturing data platforms form the "holy trinity of smart ...