Your road to autonomous manufacturing starts here. Read this market guide on how to bring AI into your MES without losing control, security, or momentum.
Manufacturing execution systems are entering a new phase, defined by AI, interoperability, and real-time intelligence. But for most organizations, the path forward isn’t clear. Legacy systems, data silos, and hazy ROI continue to slow progress, even as pressure to modernize accelerates.
This Gartner Market Guide offers a view of where MES is today, how AI is being applied, and what it takes to move from experimentation to real operational value. Whether you are modernizing existing systems or evaluating new solutions, this research provides a roadmap to help you move forward with confidence.
Aegis Software has been been recognized as a Representative Vendor in this Market Guide.
Our key takeaways:
- Where AI is delivering real value in MES today, and where it’s not
- How to evaluate MES vendors based on AI capabilities, security, and interoperability
- Why composability and open architectures are reshaping MES strategy
- The role of MCP and agentic workflows in the future of manufacturing
- Key steps to modernizing your MES environment and enabling AI adoption
Market Guide for Manufacturing Execution Systems, Jake Cunningham, Christian Hestermann. March 23, 2026.
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