Platform Features
Everything you need to run a modern additive manufacturing operation — from first order to final shipment.
Schedule
AI-powered Gantt scheduling with changeover analysis, build plate optimization, and shift-aware planning.
See scheduling featuresExecute
Operator queues, digital work instructions, and real-time stage tracking from print to ship.
See execution featuresVerify
Inline QC, NCR management, SPC charting, and full powder-to-part traceability for audit readiness.
See quality featuresAnalyze
Machine OEE, cost analysis, on-time delivery tracking, and capacity planning dashboards.
See analytics featuresScheduling & Planning
Optimize every build, every machine, every shift.
Gantt Scheduler
Visual drag-and-drop production scheduling with real-time machine timelines. See every build, every stage, and every dependency at a glance. Shift-period shading highlights off-hours and weekends automatically.
Next Build Advisor
AI-powered build plate recommendations analyze demand, material compatibility, stack configurations, and due dates to suggest optimal plate compositions that maximize throughput.
Changeover Analysis
Automatically detects whether SLS build changeovers fall within operator shift windows. Flags risky sequences that could cause machine downtime and recommends safer alternatives.
Shop Floor Execution
Empower every operator with the right information at the right time.
Operator Queues
Each stage gets a dedicated work queue showing priority-ordered jobs. Operators see exactly what to work on next with clear status indicators, estimated durations, and due-date urgency.
Stage Tracking
Real-time progress tracking through every production stage. From SLS print to depowder, wire EDM, CNC machining, finishing, QC, and shipping — nothing falls through the cracks.
Digital Work Instructions
Attach step-by-step instructions, photos, and checklists to any production stage. Operators get clear guidance at the machine, reducing errors and training time.
Quality & Compliance
Stay audit-ready without slowing down production.
Inline QC Checks
Embed quality checkpoints at any production stage. Operators complete inspections in-flow with pass/fail criteria, dimensional measurements, and photo documentation.
NCR Management
Non-conformance reports track defects from discovery through root-cause analysis to corrective action. Full audit trails for every quality event with automated notifications.
SPC Charts
Statistical process control charting tracks critical dimensions over time. Detect drift before it becomes a defect with automated control limit calculations and trend alerts.
Analytics & Reporting
Turn production data into actionable insights.
Machine OEE
Overall Equipment Effectiveness dashboards show availability, performance, and quality metrics for every machine. Identify bottlenecks and optimize utilization across your fleet.
Cost Analysis
Track material, machine time, labor, and overhead costs per part, per build, and per work order. Compare quoted vs. actual costs to protect margins and improve future estimates.
On-Time Delivery
Monitor delivery performance across all work orders with trend analysis, at-risk alerts, and root-cause breakdowns for late shipments. Set targets and track improvement over time.
Platform & Infrastructure
Enterprise-grade foundation built for manufacturing.
Multi-Tenant Architecture
Isolated data per customer with tenant-specific configuration, branding, and feature flags.
Real-Time Updates
Live machine state monitoring via SignalR. Production changes appear instantly across all connected screens.
Role-Based Access
Configurable user roles and stage assignments. Operators see their queues, managers see the full picture.
API & Webhooks
REST API for integrating with ERP, CAM, and machine monitoring systems. Webhooks for event-driven automation.
Machine Management
Monitor, maintain, and maximize every asset on your floor.
Status Monitoring
Live machine state tracking across your entire fleet. See which machines are running, idle, in changeover, or down at a glance. Instant alerts when status changes require attention.
OEE Tracking
Overall Equipment Effectiveness dashboards break down availability, performance, and quality for every machine. Spot utilization gaps and track improvement initiatives over time.
Maintenance Scheduling
Schedule preventive maintenance based on runtime hours, build counts, or calendar intervals. Track maintenance history, spare parts, and service records for every machine.
Shift Assignments
Assign operating shifts and operators to machines with flexible scheduling. The system automatically accounts for unmanned periods when planning builds and changeovers.
Changeover Analysis
Analyze SLS changeover timing against operator availability windows. Identify risky sequences that could leave machines idle and recommend schedule adjustments to maintain continuous operation.
Work Order Management
From order intake to final shipment — track every detail.
Order Intake
Create work orders with customer details, required dates, and line items. Link parts, quantities, and special requirements. Import orders from your ERP or enter them directly.
Line-Item Tracking
Track individual line items through production with per-part status, quantity tracking, and completion percentages. See which lines are on schedule and which need attention.
Due Date Management
Set required dates per work order and line item. The scheduler highlights at-risk deliveries and prioritizes jobs automatically so the most urgent work gets built first.
Customer Linking
Associate work orders with customer accounts for order history, repeat-order shortcuts, and customer-specific reporting. Track delivery performance per customer over time.
Fulfillment Progress
Visual progress tracking from order creation through production, QC, and shipment. Dashboards show overall fulfillment rates, aging orders, and upcoming deadlines at a glance.
Inventory & Materials
Full material traceability from powder lot to finished part.
Powder Tracking
Track metal powder inventory by alloy, lot number, and condition (virgin, sieved, mixed). Record usage per build and maintain powder genealogy for full traceability.
Material Lot Traceability
Link material certificates, test reports, and supplier data to every lot. Trace any finished part back to its source material for compliance and quality investigations.
Stock Locations
Manage inventory across multiple storage locations, shelves, and bins. Know exactly where every material lot is stored and track movements between locations.
Reorder Alerts
Set minimum stock levels per material and receive automatic alerts when inventory drops below threshold. Forecast material needs based on scheduled builds and upcoming demand.
Built for Additive, Not Retrofitted
Generic MES platforms handle jobs, machines, and schedules. But additive manufacturing has unique requirements that traditional systems simply don't address.
| Capability | Generic MES | Vectrik |
|---|---|---|
| Cooldown chamber & changeover modeling | — | |
| Build plate composition & stacking | — | |
| Operator shift-aware changeover scheduling | Manual | Automatic |
| Multiple work orders on one build plate | — | |
| Build-level + part-level stage tracking | Part only | |
| Powder lot genealogy & reuse tracking | — | |
| SLS/DMLS-specific build advisor | — | |
| Typical setup time | 3-12 months | Days |