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Mercury Systems Selects Aegis' FactoryLogix IIoT-Based Manufacturing 4.0 Platform across 16 Factory Locations

Mercury Systems | April 28, 2021

Aegis Software, a global supplier of Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), announces that Mercury Systems, Inc., a leader in trusted, secure mission-critical technology for aviation, has chosen Aegis' FactoryLogix® platform. Mercury can accomplish a rapid digital transition by introducing a comprehensive Manufacturing 4.0 platform that facilitates global standardization while also providing extensive and easy reconfigurability to support unique requirements at the local level. Mercury would benefit from FactoryLogix's unparalleled, adaptable, and contextualized platform, which can deliver distinct capabilities and device output levels to drive innovation, increase production efficiency and capability, reduce costs, elevate quality, and maximize customer satisfaction.

Mercury will use a comprehensive set of FactoryLogix capabilities, including product preparation and management, process workflow manager, interactive work instructions, manufacturing execution and monitoring, IIoT connectivity and contextualization, quality management and traceability, MRO (maintenance, repair, and operation), and business reporting.

FactoryLogix is a comprehensive and customizable IIoT-based Manufacturing Operations Management platform that delivers cutting-edge technologies with conveniently configurable modules to enable and execute a discrete manufacturer's Industry 4.0 strategy. FactoryLogix controls the entire product lifecycle, from product launch to material logistics, manufacturing execution, and quality control, to powerful analytics and real-time dashboards. This end-to-end platform is assisting businesses in accelerating product introductions, streamlining processes, improving efficiency and traceability, reducing costs, and gaining greater visibility to achieve a strategic edge and profitability.

About Mercury Systems

Mercury Systems is a commercial technology corporation that serves the aerospace and defense industries worldwide. The firm, headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, envisions, develops, and delivers stable open architecture technologies that power a wide variety of mission-critical applications in the most difficult and demanding environments. Mercury contributes to making the planet a cleaner, more sustainable place for everyone by delivering Innovation that Matters, By and For People Who Matter.

About Aegis Software

Aegis Software, founded in 1997, provides a comprehensive and flexible end-to-end manufacturing operations management platform that provides manufacturers with the speed, power, and visibility they need. Aegis has international sales and service offices in Germany, the United Kingdom, and China, and it works with over 37 manufacturing equipment suppliers. Aegis has been assisting over 2,000 factories in the defense, aerospace, electronics, medical, and automobile sectors in driving accelerated and consistent growth of the highest quality while reducing operating costs since its inception.

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