42Q is a full featured, cloud-based MES solution. It is proven as the simplest way to accelerate digital factory transformation replacing months-long legacy implementations for regulated manufacturers.
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42Q Digital Factory Xcelerator: Cloud MES on AWS in 2-4 Weeks
Designed for manufacturers who need to accelerate digital factory transformation with zero disruptions, the 42Q Digital Factory Starter Kit delivers core manufacturing execution system (MES) capabilities as a 100% cloud-native SaaS solution running on AWS infrastructure. Proven across 100+ factories worldwide in highly regulated industries, 42Q bridges the "Complexity Gap" between enterprise ERP/PLM platforms and real-time factory floor operations.
How to Get Started from AWS Marketplace
Subscribe - Select the 42Q Digital Factory Starter Kit on AWS Marketplace and complete your subscription
Configure - Work with the 42Q deployment team to configure routes, work instructions, and quality parameters for your first production line
Go Live - Launch your first digital manufacturing line in as little as 2-4 weeks
To validate the solution before full commitment, 42Q offers a 90-day Proof of Concept (POC) engagement that allows you to deploy on a single line and measure results against your specific KPIs. Contact 42Q through the support channel below to schedule your POC discovery call.
Compliance and Security for Regulated Manufacturing
42Q is explicitly engineered for high-stakes, highly regulated sectors including Medical Devices, Life Sciences, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Clean Energy, Communications Networks, and Industrial Equipment. The platform delivers audit-ready compliance with:
FDA 21 CFR Part 11 - Electronic records and signatures
ISO 13485 - Medical device quality management
EU MDR - European Medical Device Regulation
TS 16949 - Automotive quality management
ITAR - International Traffic in Arms Regulations
FedRAMP - Federal security authorization
The system operates with 99.99% uptime availability and enterprise-grade security on AWS infrastructure.
MES 101: Cloud-Based Operations Management and Control
The Starter Kit includes MES 101, providing core software modules for running a digital manufacturing line and its accompanying quality management operations. Users gain control of critical manufacturing and quality processes, enforcing prescribed steps and ensuring all quality tests are performed before product release. The system builds complete electronic Device History Records (eDHR) for all products, including subcomponent details, test results, and full traceability trees for product genealogy.
Included Capabilities:
Track, Trace, and Genealogy
Shop Order Management
Dynamic Route Control
Defect and Repair Loop
Cycle Time Analytics
Paperless Work Instructions with 3D CAD Visualization (3DFX)
Serialization and Serial Number Tracking
Standard Reports and Dashboards
Named Integrations and Connected Architecture
42Q is designed to bridge the gap between enterprise systems and shop floor operations, connecting with:
ERP Systems - SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP, and other enterprise platforms
PLM Tools - PTC Windchill, Siemens Teamcenter
AWS Services - Runs natively on AWS infrastructure; Xconnect provides secure low-code IIoT and PLC machine connectivity streaming telemetry into AWS cloud
Machine Connectivity - Direct integration with PLCs, edge sensors, and factory tools via Xconnect
Proven Business Outcomes
42Q is built upon three decades of operational heritage across global manufacturing environments, delivering measurable results:
Reduce manufacturing lead times by up to 30%
Double facility production volume readiness
Reduce mock recall times from hours to minutes
Maintain zero compliance gaps across production operations
Support 60% to 80% carbon footprint reductions through dynamic unit-level Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) tracking
Technical Prerequisites
Manufacturing Type: Discrete manufacturing (supports complex assemblies with subcomponents)
Supported Verticals: Medical Devices, Life Sciences, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Clean Energy, Communications, Industrial Equipment
Deployment Model: Multi-tenant cloud-native SaaS on AWS - no local servers required
Connectivity: Standard internet connection for cloud access; Xconnect module for machine-level IIoT integration
Expand Beyond the Starter Kit
Once implemented, the 42Q platform scales to additional lines, products, and plants. Extend with advanced capabilities including Statistical Process Control (SPC), CMMS asset tracking, OEE/TEEP analytics, Omni self-service BI dashboards, Arthur AI orchestrator for conversational queries and automated production decisions, and Global Ops Live for multi-plant visibility across distributed manufacturing operations.
Highlights
100% Cloud-Native MES & True SaaS on AWS: Eliminate legacy version lock and local server overhead with a multi-tenant Manufacturing Execution System (MES) that delivers 99.99% uptime, pay-as-you-go OpEx flexibility, and rapid deployment in as little as 30 days.
AI-Powered Shop-Floor Control & Real-Time IIoT: Unify global plant networks with "Arthur" AI orchestration, low-code Xconnect machine telemetry ingestion, and live OEE/TEEP analytics to drive immediate operational productivity.
Audit-Ready Compliance, Automated eDHR & Proven ROI: Hard-code regulatory compliance (ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 11) with automated electronic Device History Records (eDHR), complete genealogy tracking, and up to a 30% reduction in manufacturing lead times.
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Pricing is based on the duration and terms of your contract with the vendor. This entitles you to a specified quantity of use for the contract duration. If you choose not to renew or replace your contract before it ends, access to these entitlements will expire.
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This listing has one pricing option billed as a contract. You buy the 42Q DFX scope for a fixed 3-month term. Each unit covers 1 production line with up to 30 count points, meaning workstations or users combined. To cover more lines or count points, you add more units. Pricing scales with the number of units you buy, so you can start with a small portion of your operation and expand later. The 3-month term supports a proof-of-concept evaluation before wider deployment.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
What counts as one "count point" in the 30 count point limit per unit?
A count point is a workstation or a user. The 30-count-point limit combines both together on one line. If you have 20 workstations and 10 users, you reach the limit. To go beyond 30 combined points or add a second line, you buy another unit.
How does my cost change if I need to cover more production lines?
Each unit covers one line with up to 30 count points for the 3-month term. To add lines, you buy more units. Cost scales with the number of units you purchase. This lets you begin on one line and expand to other lines as you prove value.
Do I have to deploy 42Q across my whole factory to use this scope?
No. This scope covers one line with up to 30 count points for 3 months. 42Q can be deployed on one line or a small section of your operation. You start small to prove value, then scale up by adding units for other lines or more count points.
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