Tulip Joins the MES Industry Conference at Hannover Messe to Discuss Energy Optimization
At Hannover Messe 2025, Tulip joined industry leaders at the MES Industry Conference to explore how Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) are driving energy efficiency, sustainability, and cost savings in production.
Gilad Langer, representing Tulip, spoke on the panel "Intelligent Energy Management with MES," highlighting how manufacturers can go beyond energy monitoring and embed energy optimization directly into their operations.
With rising energy costs, increasing regulatory requirements, and corporate sustainability goals, manufacturers must find smarter ways to track, analyze, and reduce energy consumption. MES platforms—especially those with composable, no-code architectures like Tulip—are playing a critical role in enabling real-time visibility, automation, and optimization.
Why Energy Management is Integral to Manufacturing Operations
Traditionally, energy management has been siloed—analyzed separately from production data and often reactive rather than proactive. Manufacturers received their energy bills weeks after consumption, with little visibility into where and how energy was being used inefficiently.
Modern MES platforms, like Tulip, are changing that. Instead of treating energy data as an isolated metric, manufacturers can now link energy usage directly to production workflows, machine performance, and operational trends. This integration allows teams to track real-time energy consumption at the station, line, and plant levels while identifying inefficiencies in machines, processes, and schedules. By embedding energy insights directly into frontline operations, manufacturers can automate energy-saving actions such as shutting off idle equipment or adjusting production schedules based on demand. Beyond cost savings, this approach also supports compliance with sustainability initiatives, including ISO 50001.
How MES Unlocks Energy Savings: From Data to Action
During the panel, Langer highlighted key capabilities within Tulip’s Composable MES that help manufacturers reduce energy consumption. One of the most significant benefits is the ability to capture real-time energy data while adding operational context. Tulip integrates with sensors, smart meters, and machine data to provide immediate insights into how energy is being used. However, raw data alone is not enough. By linking energy consumption to production metrics such as order status, machine uptime, and operator workflows, manufacturers can pinpoint exactly where energy is being wasted and take action to correct inefficiencies.
AI-driven analytics and automated alerts further enhance energy optimization efforts. Manufacturers can set specific energy usage thresholds and receive notifications when consumption exceeds expected levels, allowing them to detect inefficiencies before they escalate. Predictive analytics can also be used to analyze trends, optimize machine scheduling, and align production planning with energy demand. For example, a factory running multiple production lines used Tulip to compare energy use across different shifts. The data revealed that certain processes consumed significantly more power at night due to outdated scheduling. By adjusting shift timing and optimizing equipment usage, the company significantly reduced energy costs without impacting production output.
Another critical factor in enabling energy efficiency is the ease of adaptation. Many traditional MES solutions require extensive IT involvement to modify energy monitoring features, which can slow down improvements and create bottlenecks. With Tulip’s no-code platform, manufacturers can rapidly deploy energy-saving initiatives without writing custom code. Teams can quickly create and modify energy-tracking applications, integrate energy efficiency checks into machine startup processes, and continuously refine workflows based on real-time insights. One manufacturer, for example, used Tulip’s no-code app builder to add an energy check step in their machine startup process. By requiring operators to verify that non-essential equipment was powered down at the beginning of each shift, they were able to reduce unnecessary energy consumption immediately.
Looking Ahead: Energy Management as a Competitive Advantage
As manufacturers face increasing pressure to reduce costs and meet sustainability targets, intelligent energy management through MES is becoming a competitive necessity. By integrating real-time energy insights, AI-powered analytics, and no-code adaptability, Tulip is helping manufacturers optimize energy usage while maintaining operational efficiency. Energy management is no longer a separate function—it is an integral part of modern production operations. Manufacturers that embrace a data-driven approach to energy optimization will be better positioned to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and meet sustainability commitments.
At Hannover Messe 2025, the conversation around MES and energy management made one thing clear: the future of manufacturing isn’t just about productivity—it’s about doing more with less. Companies that embed energy insights into their MES strategy will gain a significant advantage in reducing costs, improving efficiency, and driving sustainability efforts.
For manufacturers looking to take control of their energy management strategy, Tulip provides a scalable, human-centric approach that puts data at the center of decision-making. To learn more about how Tulip’s MES can help optimize energy use and streamline operations, contact us or book a demo today.
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