Critical Manufacturing, the Industrial Operations Platform company that unites execution, connectivity, analytics and trusted AI, will exhibit at APEX Expo 2026, by Global Electronics Association, demonstrating how Critical Manufacturing MES powers a complete platform that extends from the shopfloor to global enterprise optimization.
At Booth 1813, in collaboration with ASMPT, the company will bring the Factory of the Future to life through AI-driven insights and seamless operational integration. Attendees at APEX Expo will be able to see how Critical Manufacturing's Industrial Operations Platform, driven by its advanced MES, addresses the unique pressures facing electronics manufacturers from managing high-mix production and maintaining zero-defect quality standards to scaling operations without adding complexity.
The platform unites MES, connectivity, automation, analytics, and AI into a single, cohesive environment, enabling feedback loop that makes the system not only to provide insights but to act on them. Rather than treating data as a byproduct of production, Critical Manufacturing MES structures and contextualizes it at the source, transforming raw production data into trusted intelligence that enables faster decisions, proactive quality management, and continuous improvement.
Live demonstration: the factory of the future in action: The factory of the future is powered by today’s technology. Visitors to the booth can experience a live demonstration showing how product data flows seamlessly across machines, materials, and quality systems.
By connecting equipment and contextualizing process parameters in real time, the platform uncovers correlations between operational conditions and defect patterns, enabling teams to move from reactive inspection to proactive quality control. Users can interact directly with data using natural language through an AI copilot, surfacing insights previously buried in disconnected systems.
This demonstration reflects a broader shift from digital transformation to intelligence transformation, where AI continuously learns from manufacturing contextualized data to optimize performance and prevent defects before they occur. “Electronics manufacturers are facing unprecedented complexity, from high product variation and compressed time-to-market cycles to increasingly unforgiving quality requirements”, said Pedro Oliveira, Industry Solution Engineer for Electronics/SMT at Critical Manufacturing.
"AI and analytics only deliver real value when they are built on a strong execution foundation. Our MES provides that foundation by capturing and harmonizing production data in real time. This allows our Industrial Operations Platform to turn complexity into a competitive advantage by connecting every element of production and applying AI where it matters most, enabling faster decisions, preventing quality issues, and driving continuous improvement across SMT and assembly.”
Measurable impact on the shop floor: For electronics manufacturers, these capabilities translate into measurable outcomes such as reduced scrap and rework, faster changeovers, improved first-pass yield, and the ability to scale production without proportionally scaling operational overhead. The MES platform's modular architecture supports progressive automation, allowing manufacturers to enhance capabilities over time while maintaining full integration across the factory floor.
Visit ASMPT booth 1813 at APEX EXPO 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Centre to explore how Critical Manufacturing is helping electronics manufacturers future-proof operations through intelligent AI-driven production powered by Critical Manufacturing MES foundation.
To see Critical Manufacturing MES in action, you can schedule your demonstration at the 2026 APEX Expo in advance and meet with the MES experts.
