PSIpenta/MES
Berlin software group's PSIpenta/MES for discrete manufacturing, with finite scheduling and workflow modelling
Quick Overview
| Company | PSI Software SE |
|---|---|
| Category | Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages checked |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Not stated |
| Main Features | Material management, finite scheduling, sequencing, workflow design, order management layer for third-party ERP, performance data |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Best For | Medium-sized discrete manufacturers, particularly existing PSIpenta ERP users |
| Replaces | GE Proficy Smart Factory, Plex |
Detailed Review
PSI Software SE is registered in Berlin (Charlottenburg, 255242) and sells software for energy, production and logistics. PSIpenta/MES is its MES for discrete manufacturing and sits alongside PSIpenta ERP.
The company states that PSIpenta/MES is one of the systems used by medium-sized manufacturing companies and lists references in machine building, tooling and plastics.
Planning and Material Tracking
PSIpenta/MES tracks raw materials, intermediate products and finished goods by quantity, and the information can trigger storage or removal activities. The scheduling module plans sequences per work center against finite capacities.
Workflows Without Programming
Processes are modelled and changed step by step with graphical workflow tools, using drag and drop. This keeps adaptation within reach of production engineers instead of requiring a development project.
Works Under Other ERP Systems
The Order Management module lets PSIpenta/MES run beneath an ERP other than PSIpenta/ERP, bridging standard business software and the shop floor.
Limitations to Consider
Pricing is not published. The product page is oriented to mid-sized discrete manufacturers rather than multi-site or regulated plants, and the pages checked do not state hosting or cloud options.
Who Should Use PSIpenta/MES
Medium-sized machine builders, tool makers and plastics processors, especially those already using PSIpenta ERP.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Finite-capacity scheduling per work center
- Graphical workflow modelling
- Order management layer for third-party ERP
- Berlin-registered SE
- Reference customers in machine building and tooling
Cons
- Pricing on request
- Cloud and hosting not stated
- Less suited to regulated or multi-site plants
- Best value when paired with PSIpenta ERP
Alternatives to PSIpenta/MES
Other European manufacturing execution system (mes) software worth comparing before you decide:
Evocon
Estonia · OEE and shift tracking software with per-machine pricing
Factbird
Denmark · Danish production insights, digital checks and skills tracking
FASTEC 4 PRO
Germany · Modular German MES with machine and production data acquisition
GFOS.Smart Manufacturing
Germany · Modular MES from an Essen vendor, hosted in German data centers
See all European manufacturing execution system (mes) software or compare them directly against GE Proficy Smart Factory on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Order Management module lets it operate underneath another ERP system.
With graphical workflow tools using drag and drop, according to the product page.
It plans sequences per work center and plans against finite capacities.