Ultra Tool & Manufacturing Plex MES Automation Case Study

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Ultra Tool & Manufacturing Plex MES Automation Case Study

Case study showing how Ultra Tool & Manufacturing used Plex MES Automation and Orchestration to gain real-time plant floor visibility and reduce manual processes.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Ultra Tool & Manufacturing implemented Plex MES Automation and Orchestration to connect its existing Plex ERP/MES with plant-floor equipment. The solution automated production recording and label generation, eliminated excess setup time, and delivered real-time machine and operator performance data. Results included $48K annual savings from automated recording, $80K from reduced setup time, and 243 hours of manual labor eliminated each year.

Key takeaways

Automated production recording and labeling delivered $48K yearly savings

Reduced excess work center setup time produced $80K annual savings

Real-time machine rate visibility enabled color-coded performance alerts

Operator performance tracking identified training needs and rate variances

Phased rollout across 10 stamping presses completed within one year

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