Today, the steady growth of the automotive, pharmaceutical and airspace markets is bolstering the Metal Industry, which involves various manufacturing activities including but not limited to bar turning, industrial machining, and mechanical engineering and outsourcing. As a result, the metal and metal fabrication markets are seeking to expand, which is spurring the shift towards the Industry 4.0. Through MES software, digitization enables organizations to meet the challenges of their markets: innovation, operational effectiveness, human resources management and product quality.

For the various activities comprised within the Metal Industries, the Industry 4.0 corresponds to a new organizational strategy for the means of production. The Industry 4.0 aims to develop smarter factories, with a greater production adaptability and more efficient resource allocation. Nonetheless, quality management remains a priority for this sector.