TROY, Mich., May 7, 2020 – Plex Systems, which delivers the first smart manufacturing platform, today announced the results of its fifth annual study, the State of Manufacturing Technology.

Manufacturing companies like Sanders and Morley Candy, which has already achieved double-digit growth since adopting Plex, continue to see the rising benefits from investing in the platform.

Data from Plex Systems’ recent study shows how smart factories bring physical and digital systems together to benefit manufacturing operations.

Despite the initial challenges produced by the COVID-19 pandemic, Plex Systems’ Bill Berutti and Jerry Foster are optimistic about the future of manufacturing. Listen to this conversation to hear how Plex customers had an easy transition to work from home, production data summaries, predictions for the shop floor post-COVID-19 and more.

Dennis Hodges, CIO of Inteva Products discusses an optimistic outlook for the automotive industry and the ease of working in the cloud with the support of Plex Systems during the COVID-19 era.

TROY, Mich., April 23, 2020 – Plex Systems, which delivers the first smart manufacturing platform, today announced its annual user conference, PowerPlex, will be held virtually. The free event will bring together more than 1,000 manufacturing professionals, Plex partners, and industry experts.

Plex’s Jerry Foster speaks with the Michigan Manufacturers Association about COVID19 and the future of manufacturing.

Plex Systems’ Jerry Foster discusses how important it is to share data during these times of uncertainty. Having accurate data is vital when trying to predict decisions months from now, especially with companies apart of the global supply chain.

Plex helps manufacturers leverage technology to take advantage of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to ensure a “zero defect” policy.

Software vendor executives including those from Plex respond to the COVID-19 pandemic with useful tools to help employees and customers adjust to these difficult times.