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in real time for all employees – from workers to management.

Paperless manufacturing
Say goodbye to paper, pencils, and Excel. Industry 4.0 is completely digital.
Quick to implement
without the need for local servers or complex IT infrastructure.
Modularly expandable

Thanks to the modular architecture of SMS, you only pay for what you really need.

Product overview: What is SMS?

The Selfbits Manufacturing Suite (SMS) is a modular MES (Manufacturing Execution System). Instead of a “big bang” rollout, SMS follows a modular principle: you start with the modules that deliver immediate benefits and then expand step by step. The suite combines a modern web application for planning and control with an intuitive mobile app for data collection directly at the machine – for consistently paperless manufacturing.

The SMS can be seamlessly integrated into existing system landscapes and is deliberately designed to protect investments and enable pragmatic implementation: ERP and shop floor data are neatly connected via REST and GraphQL interfaces, so that processes are not reinvented but standardized and digitally mapped. This allows you to expand your MES according to your needs – from the first use case to a company-wide solution.

Overview of
key features
Production data acquisition
Good and rejected quantities are recorded with predefined reasons; operating statuses are logged and analyzed, and batch tracking slips can be printed directly from the app.
Production planning & shift model
Detailed planning is carried out using drag & drop in the browser with an integrated operating calendar, shift models for each workstation, and capacity balancing to avoid bottlenecks.
Staff time recording
Personnel times are recorded on tablets for each order and work step and linked to machine and material data to provide a transparent overview of efficiency and costs.
Order processing
The app synchronizes items, orders, and parts lists with the ERP system; employees process orders immediately with all relevant information to minimize errors.
Dashboards & KPIs

Dashboards show production volumes, scrap, and machine status per shift in comparison; OEE is calculated from the recorded data to identify performance deviations at an early stage.

Multilingualism
The interface and all texts are available in German and English; additional languages can be added on request to optimally support international use and different user groups.

As a cloud solution…

The Selfbits Manufacturing Suite is operated as SaaS as standard and hosted on secure AWS servers in Frankfurt am Main. You benefit from rapid rollout, clear responsibilities in operation, and a solution that can be expanded modularly as required. Data transmission is secured throughout, and access is controlled on a role-based basis to ensure that your IT governance is reliably adhered to.

For companies with strict IT and compliance requirements, SMS can also be implemented in-house. Data sovereignty and operational management remain entirely in your hands, and integration into your system landscape is carried out according to your standards. This allows you to take advantage of modular expansion and predictable implementation in your own data center.

…or on-premise.

Complete transparency – from goods receipt to finished product

With the Selfbits Manufacturing Suite, you can consistently record all relevant production data: from machine statuses and staff times to material consumption—including OEE metrics. The application ensures that every component and every process step is traceable.

Selfbits Manufacturing Suite:
Interfaces

The Selfbits web app is a browser application that serves as the central user interface for all users with a computer workstation, e.g., planners, analysts, and production managers. In addition to master data management, it offers functions for production planning, control, monitoring, and analysis in your company.

The Selfbits mobile app is the central user interface for users who log in on the move in your production facility or at your stationary machine or assembly workstations. It is used, for example, for the simple and intuitive recording of quantities, rejects, malfunctions, or operating statuses.

The app is optimized for display on tablets and can be used on both Android and iOS devices in your company. All you need to get started is internet access. Selfbits apps also support pairing with Bluetooth barcode scanners or NFC readers. Our digitalization experts will be happy to assist you with a list of supported peripherals.

The machine data interface allows you to securely transfer your machine data from your local network to your Selfbits Manufacturing Suite via a REST API. The integration can be carried out either by you or by our Industry 4.0 specialists.

The ERP interface allows flexible integration with your ERP system. The ERP GraphQL API is used to synchronize your machines, storage locations, article master data, parts lists, work plans, and production orders from your ERP system to Selfbits. At the same time, it provides work-related feedback on your times and quantities for retrieval. The integration can be implemented either by you or by Selfbits as a service and operated as a managed service (see “Selfbits Flow Designer”) on a virtual machine in your network.

How it works: Your path to modular MES

In 4 practical steps

Inventory & target vision

Recording of processes, roles, and data sources (ERP, machines, quality) – with clear priorities for the start.

Pilot with core modules

Start with the modules that have an immediate effect (e.g., data collection, order confirmation, transparency).

Standardization & Team Enablement

Introduction of standards (master data, workflows, KPIs) and training of teams for stable routines on the shop floor.

Scaling & Expansion

Gradual activation of additional modules (e.g., quality management, maintenance, traceability) – continuously optimized during operation.

Start small. Scale confidently.

Digitize your production with the Selfbits Manufacturing Suite.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Selfbits covers the central MES core functions in a modular way: data acquisition (PDA and MDE), detailed planning, order processing on the shop floor, key figures including OEE, fault management, traceability, and integration with machines and ERP. You start with the building blocks you need today and add further functions later.

It depends. Standard operation is a cloud solution without local servers and with hosting in Germany, which typically allows projects to be launched quickly and with manageable IT costs. If an on-premise license is absolutely necessary, this is generally possible and will be agreed upon on a case-by-case basis.

Machine data can be securely transferred from your local network to the SMS, including via a REST API. Depending on the plant landscape, the connection is established via standards such as OPC UA or MQTT, or directly via sensors, including retrofit scenarios. Alternatively, operating and production data can also be recorded manually on a tablet and later automated step by step.

In a few weeks.
We recommend a pilot with a clear use case, such as order progress, OEE, or detailed planning, on a limited line or in a specific area. This will allow you to quickly obtain reliable data and then roll out the solution step by step.

SMS offers REST and GraphQL interfaces for synchronizing central ERP data such as articles, parts lists, work plans, and production orders. In addition, work-related feedback such as times and quantities can be provided for ERP processing, either in real time or as a batch, depending on the integration logic. The integration can be implemented by your team or by Selfbits and, if desired, run as a managed service on a virtual machine in your network.

Tablets connected to Wi-Fi are usually sufficient for data collection. If necessary, we can integrate barcode or QR scanners. Monitors or displays with shop floor signage, which start automatically in display mode and are managed centrally, are suitable for visualization.

Yes, the connection is designed to be manufacturer-independent and ranges from retrofitting individual systems to integrating entire machine parks. Where no clean signals are available, you can start pragmatically with manual recording on a tablet and add automation later, as soon as valid signal recording is possible.

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