To comprehensively enhance the digital management and lean production capabilities of Hope Deepblue, and to promote efficient collaboration between research and manufacturing, the company recently organized a specialized training and exchange session on PLM and MES systems. This training targeted employees from the technical department and personnel involved in MES-related production work orders and material planning. Through a combination of systematic explanations, hands-on demonstrations, and interactive discussions, the session aimed to help staff further master the application of PLM and MES systems, providing digital support for the research, development, and production of products such as LiBr absorption units.

The PLM system serves as a product lifecycle management platform, covering the entire process from conceptual design, research and development, and process planning to version changes. It focuses on addressing issues related to technical data standardization, version traceability, and research process collaboration. The MES system connects the planning and execution layers, centering on production work orders, material preparation, process reporting, and other aspects to drive production visualization and refined management. The integration of these two systems jointly builds the foundational framework for digital research and production operations at Hope Deepblue, laying a systematic foundation for the manufacturing processes of products, including LiBr absorption units.

During the training, the instructor explained the roles of PLM and MES in the overall workflow based on the company’s actual operations. This helped participants develop a complete understanding of how research data translates into production execution. Through case demonstrations, the management of BOM, drawings, and process data in PLM, as well as how this data is transferred to MES to support work order issuance and material planning, was illustrated. This enabled participants to gain a clear grasp of the system logic. Live demonstrations guided attendees through the entire process of creating, issuing, and providing feedback on MES work orders. Additionally, the training clarified how the system coordinates materials and production schedules to enhance the manufacturing efficiency of products such as LiBr absorption units

The exchange and discussion session focused on practical experiences with using the system tools. Participants raised operational difficulties and process bottlenecks encountered in their daily work, emphasizing topics such as understanding system logic, information flow, and operational habits. Through centralized Q&A and discussions, a unified understanding of system functionalities and correct usage methods was achieved. Multiple feasible suggestions were proposed to improve system effectiveness through standardized operations and optimized workflows. This cross-departmental exchange not only strengthened employees' proficiency in applying PLM and MES systems but also laid a solid foundation for the standardized use and continuous improvement of these systems at Hope Deepblue.