Additive manufacturing automation requires more than advanced printers and production software. Modern manufacturers need their ERP, MES, PLM, CRM, and quality systems to work together seamlessly, without relying on manual data entry or disconnected processes.
That’s why we’re introducing MOS Connect, a new integrated automation module that helps manufacturers build workflows, connect business systems, and monitor integrations directly within MOS.
Build, automate, and monitor your MOS workflows without leaving the product.
Every additive manufacturing operation relies on two types of systems: the platforms that power the business and the manual processes that connect them. ERP manages orders and materials, PLM supports part data, and CRM manages customer information. But when teams must re-enter order numbers, export reports, or copy statuses between systems, those manual steps create delays, increase errors, and make scaling more difficult.
MOS Connect helps eliminate these bottlenecks by adding a dedicated automation section within MOS. Manufacturers can build and run integrations directly where production happens, reducing reliance on disconnected tools, complex integration projects, and time-consuming manual workflows.
Three Ways MOS Connect Simplifies Additive Manufacturing Automation
APIs: Build Connected Manufacturing Workflows
MOS Connect provides a growing library of ready-to-use APIs that help manufacturers connect MOS with the systems they already use, including ERP, MES, PLM, CRM, and quality management platforms. By enabling seamless data exchange between systems, APIs reduce manual data entry, improve accuracy, and help teams automate routine processes.
With access to critical information such as orders, machines, materials, and quality records, engineers, production teams, and IT professionals can spend less time managing disconnected systems and more time improving operations.
Integration Recipes: Automate Processes Without Repeating Manual Tasks
Integration recipes allow teams to combine multiple APIs into configurable workflows that match their unique production processes. Instead of creating custom integrations from scratch, manufacturers can build repeatable automations that improve consistency and reduce operational delays.
For example, an approved ERP order can automatically create a production order in MOS, while completed builds can trigger quality reports to the appropriate systems. By automating these steps, manufacturers can reduce errors, improve efficiency, and create a more connected additive manufacturing workflow.
Usage: Monitor Integrations with Confidence
The Usage dashboard provides visibility into automation activity, helping administrators and IT teams monitor integration performance, track credit usage, and quickly identify issues. If an integration fails, users can view the error details and retry the process directly from the dashboard.
By providing real-time monitoring and error management, Usage helps teams maintain reliable workflows, reduce downtime, and keep production moving.
Connect Your Manufacturing Systems with 1,200+ Pre-Built Integrations
MOS Connect includes more than 1,200 pre-built connectors, including SAP-certified integration, making it easier to connect MOS with the systems that support your business, including ERP, PLM, CRM, MES, and more. Built for enterprise manufacturing environments, MOS Connect provides secure, scalable integrations with permission-based access, allowing administrators to control who can create and manage automations.
How to Get Started with MOS Connect
Launching your first automation is simple. Start by selecting an API from the MOS Connect library, then combine and configure APIs into an Integration Recipe that matches your workflow. Once your automation is running, monitor activity, credits, and errors directly through the Usage dashboard.
Build a More Connected Manufacturing Operation
Additive manufacturing is most effective when every stage of production is connected. When an order moves seamlessly from ERP to production, through post-processing, and back as a certified part with a complete digital thread, teams can eliminate manual data entry and keep operations moving efficiently.
MOS Connect extends the digital thread beyond the factory floor by connecting the systems that support your business. By automating workflows, improving data accuracy, and reducing disconnected processes, MOS Connect helps manufacturers build a more efficient and scalable additive manufacturing operation.
Ready to Simplify Your Manufacturing Workflows?
MOS Connect is available now for MOS customers looking to simplify additive manufacturing automation and create seamless connections between the systems that power their operations. With APIs, configurable Integration Recipes, and real-time Usage monitoring, teams can automate workflows, improve data accuracy, and reduce the manual tasks that slow production.
Ready to see how MOS Connect can improve your additive manufacturing workflows? Request a demo to explore APIs, Integration Recipes, and Usage in action, or visit the MOS Connect documentation to get started.