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Starplex Scientific Epicor Mattec MES Implementation Case Study

Case study of Starplex Scientific deploying Epicor Mattec MES across two plants to replace manual monitoring with real-time production, scrap, and machine data.

Published
June 4, 2026
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3 min read
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Starplex Scientific, a manufacturer of plastic containers for healthcare and food industries, implemented Epicor Mattec MES at facilities in Ontario and Tennessee. The system provides live machine status, scrap tracking, and cycle efficiency metrics. Managers across operations, maintenance, shipping, and customer service use the data for daily decisions and preventative maintenance planning. Results include reduced scrap rates and improved machine uptime.

Key takeaways

Real-time machine and production monitoring replaced manual data entry

Color-coded dashboards flag anomalies for rapid root cause analysis

Scrap codes logged at the press enable targeted process improvements

Hour-based runtime data drives predictive maintenance schedules

Cross-functional access supports quoting, shipping, and depreciation tasks

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