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Rethinking Digital Manufacturing: COSERA Brings Transparency, Efficiency, and Control to Production

Industrial manufacturing is under increasing pressure: rising complexity, volatile supply chains, high quality standards, and mounting cost pressures call for new solutions. Many companies already have large amounts of production data—but they often lack real-time transparency, end-to-end processes, and a centralized database to support informed decision-making.

 

With COSERA, GROB offers a modern MES system that intelligently connects machines, employees, material flows, and quality data.

Why Companies Choose COSERA
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checkboxReal-time data instead of isolated silos of information
checkboxGreater transparency and better decisions
checkboxSeamless integration into existing production environments
checkboxPractical digitalization for manufacturing
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Your Benefits with COSERA

  • Real-time transparency across all manufacturing processes
    Keep track of machine status, production progress, and quality data at all times. COSERA creates a central information hub for the entire production process.

 

  • Reduced lead times and more efficient processes
    Automated workflows and digital process control help you minimize idle states and accelerate production processes in the long term.

 

  • Higher production quality through digital control
    Through the continuous collection and analysis of relevant production data, faults can be detected early and quality standards reliably maintained.

 

  • Informed decisions based on valid real-time data
    COSERA makes production data actionable and lays the foundation for data-driven optimization and strategic decisions.
COSERA explained in practical terms – based on a real customer story

Using a real-world example, this white paper shows how MT Aerospace has made its production processes more transparent and efficient with COSERA.

 

Learn more in our free white paper:

 

  • How real-time transparency enables informed decisions
  • Why integrated processes reduce lead times
  • How digital production control improves quality in the long term
  • What real benefits data-driven manufacturing truly offers companies
  • How a real-life customer story illustrates practical implementation
Our references in the MES field – COSERA has proven itself in industrial practice

COSERA is successfully used by manufacturing companies in the mechanical and plant engineering sector – from medium-sized businesses to large corporations.

COSERA is successfully used by manufacturing companies in the mechanical and plant engineering sector – from medium-sized businesses to large corporations.

COSERA is successfully used by manufacturing companies in the mechanical and plant engineering sector – from medium-sized businesses to large corporations.

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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About GROB's “COSERA” MES System

What is an MES system?

A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is a production-oriented IT-system designed to control and monitor manufacturing in real time.

 

It serves as the functional layer between the ERP system and the shop floor, making production processes digitally transparent and controllable.

 

Typical MES functions:

 

  • Detailed planning of production orders
  • Machine data acquisition (MDE)
  • PDA
  • Real-time monitoring of production statuses
  • Traceability of components and processes

 

The functional requirements for MES systems are defined in the VDI Guideline 5600.

What is COSERA?

COSERA is GROB WERKE’s MES/MOM system for the digital control and optimization of modern manufacturing processes.

 

The platform connects machines, systems, employees, and IT-systems into a seamless digital production control system.

 

Key features:

 

  • Browser-based architecture
  • Vendor-neutral machine integration
  • Integration with SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, and other ERP systems
  • Central platform for production, logistics, and quality

 

COSERA thus serves as the digital backbone of manufacturing.

How does COSERA connect machines and systems?

COSERA uses a specially developed interface technology to integrate a wide variety of machines.

 

This allows both modern systems and older existing machines to be integrated into the platform.

 

Supported systems include:

 

  • CNC machines
  • automated production lines
  • existing legacy machines
  • various control and communication standards

 

The integration enables highly granular data collection, which supports, for example, component-level traceability.

What types of companies is COSERA suitable for?

COSERA is designed for companies with complex or highly automated manufacturing processes.

 

The system is particularly well-suited for companies with:

 

  • highly varied production
  • high levels of automation
  • deep value chains
  • existing ERP integration (e.g., SAP)

 

An additional benefit is available to companies that are in the process of migrating from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA.

 

If no suitable ERP system is available, a separate COSERA database can be used as an alternative.

Is COSERA hosted in the cloud or on-premises?

COSERA is intentionally operated as an on-premises system.

 

All data processing takes place within the company's IT infrastructure.

 

Advantages of this approach:

 

  • maximum data security
  • full data sovereignty
  • no external cloud dependencies
  • complete control over production and quality data

How long does it take to implement an MES system like COSERA?

Implementation is usually faster than with traditional MES systems.

 

Since COSERA can directly utilize existing ERP data structures, there is no need to set up redundant databases.

 

This reduces:

 

  • Interface effort
  • Master data maintenance
  • Implementation costs

 

This enables a faster and more efficient rollout.

How does COSERA ensure IT security?

COSERA uses established security and role models from ERP systems such as SAP.

 

All data remains entirely within the internal corporate infrastructure.

 

Security mechanisms include:

 

  • structured role and permission management
  • ERP-based security models
  • closed system architecture
  • full control over production data

 

This level of security meets the requirements of regulated industries.

Does COSERA support regulated industries?

Yes. COSERA is designed for industries with high requirements for traceability and data security.

 

Typical applications:

 

  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Medical technology
  • High-tech manufacturing

 

Key features for regulated markets:

 

  • Component-level traceability
  • Secure data architecture
  • Audit-ready production data
  • Closed IT environment

 

Customers in the defense and aerospace sectors are already successfully using COSERA today.