MPDV Mikrolab

MPDV Mikrolab is a German manufacturing-software company founded in 1977 and headquartered in Mosbach, one of the longest-running independent MES vendors and still family-owned. It builds HYDRA X, a modular manufacturing execution system used by discrete and process manufacturers to run shop-floor operations across order, quality, material and workforce management.

HYDRA X connects machines, workstations and ERP systems into one real-time data layer, with modules manufacturers add as needed, including intralogistics support and step-by-step operator guidance for complex assembly. An integrated AI Suite analyzes shop-floor data to flag quality drift and scheduling conflicts, and the company reports its software runs at over 2,400 installations worldwide.

1. Order management: real-time tracking of production orders.

2. Quality management: inline inspection plans and nonconformance handling.

3. Material management: traceable flow from goods-in to shipment.

4. Assembly management: guided instructions for complex assembly steps.

5. HR management: qualification-based shift and workforce planning.

6. AI Suite: anomaly detection and scheduling optimization in HYDRA X.