InfoCarrier® BOXI is a proven integration platform for connecting MES, batch control systems, DCS, PLCs and other manufacturing applications within pharmaceutical and process industry environments. The solution provides a standardized communication layer between MES and automation systems, eliminating the need for complex point-to-point integrations and significantly reducing engineering, testing and validation efforts.
BOXI enables seamless bidirectional communication between MES and the shop floor. Production orders, recipes, material data, process parameters and batch information can be transferred automatically from MES to batch and automation systems, while production results, process values, alarms, exceptions and electronic batch record information are returned to the MES. This ensures consistent and traceable data exchange throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
By utilizing standardized interfaces and reusable workflows, BOXI bridges the gap between information-centric MES processes and signal-based automation environments. Instead of implementing individual interfaces for each system combination, BOXI provides a scalable integration framework that simplifies deployment, accelerates project execution and reduces lifecycle costs.
Typical use cases include electronic batch record execution, recipe and material management, order dispatching, batch creation, process data collection, exception handling and GMP-relevant data exchange. The platform supports both greenfield and brownfield projects, allowing existing automation investments to be integrated into modern digital manufacturing architectures.
A key advantage of BOXI is the decoupling of MES from underlying automation systems. MES and control systems can evolve independently, minimizing upgrade risks and simplifying maintenance. This approach improves flexibility, enhances data integrity and provides a future-proof archit
