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MPDV HYDRA
What MPDV HYDRA is
MPDV HYDRA X is a modular manufacturing execution system for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing production processes and resources. It connects manufacturing work with real-time visibility for workers and production managers across production areas, including process industry environments. Its functional areas include operational and machine data acquisition, quality and material management, maintenance, human resources, and energy management. Listed capabilities also cover order, resource, assembly, and information management, with work order management, shop-floor data capture, lot and serial traceability, dashboards, and ERP integration. HYDRA X can support intralogistics and guide operators through complex assembly work, and MPDV says its functions can be extended. The Manufacturing Integration Platform supports data exchange among production IT applications using an open platform concept. Deployment options include self-hosted and hybrid, alongside Smart Factory Cloud Services. For cloud operations, MPDV operates the software and manages updates and maintenance of cloud components; customers remain responsible for client and data-collection component installation and operation. Pricing is on request, and the listed SaaS plan has a 12-month minimum term.
Who it suits
HYDRA X suits manufacturers seeking MES functions across production, quality, materials, maintenance, and workforce management. Its cloud option may suit organizations that want MPDV to operate cloud components while retaining responsibility for client and data-collection components.
What it does well
- Covers multiple production and management functions.
- Supports lot and serial traceability.
- Provides real-time dashboards and shop-floor data capture.
- ERP integration and production IT data exchange are supported.
- Cloud services use certified EU data centers and GDPR compliance.
What to know first
- Pricing is on request.
- The SaaS plan has a 12-month minimum term.
- Customers must install and operate clients and data-collection components.
Limits
The Smart Factory Cloud Services plan has a 12-month minimum term. Customers remain responsible for installing and operating clients and data-collection components.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Factory Cloud Services (HYDRA X SaaS) | Monthly payment; minimum term: 12 months · Select from standard packages of the respective solution · optional services to connect external systems and equipment · clients are still required | On request |
As mpdv.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit MPDV’s HYDRA X product page.
- Submit an inquiry through the contact form for more information.
- Choose a self-hosted or hybrid deployment approach, or discuss Smart Factory Cloud Services.
- Select from the standard packages for the relevant solution and consider optional connection services.
- Plan for monthly billing and a 12-month minimum term for the HYDRA X SaaS service.
- Install and operate the required client and data-collection components.
Verdict
HYDRA X spans production execution, quality, materials, maintenance, and additional support processes. Buyers should account for the responsibilities split between MPDV's cloud operations and customer-managed client and data-collection components.
Questions
Is HYDRA X free?
HYDRA X is a paid product, with pricing on request.
What platforms and deployment options are listed?
The platforms are self-hosted and web, and hybrid deployment is also listed.
What is the minimum term for Smart Factory Cloud Services?
The HYDRA X SaaS service has a 12-month minimum term and monthly payment.
Does MPDV operate the cloud service?
MPDV says it operates the cloud software, connects client environments and ERP systems, and handles updates and maintenance of cloud-operated components. Customers install and operate clients and data-collection components.
Does HYDRA X support ERP integration?
Yes. ERP integration is listed, and MPDV’s Manufacturing Integration Platform supports data exchange among production IT applications.
Where is MPDV based?
MPDV is headquartered in Mosbach, Germany.
Facts from MPDV HYDRA's own pages
- Cloud access
- The manufacturer's SaaS glossary says users access online software through an internet-capable computer and connection, usually via a web browser. · mpdv.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Cloud hosting and security
- Smart Factory Cloud Services process data in certified EU data centers, comply with GDPR, and use encryption technologies to protect production data. · mpdv.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Cloud operations
- MPDV says it provides and operates the cloud software, connects client environments and ERP systems, and handles updates and maintenance of cloud-operated system components. · mpdv.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Company history
- MPDV says it was founded as an engineering office in 1977 and introduced HYDRA as standard software for production and personnel management in 1988–1997. · mpdv.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Company scale
- The history page says MPDV Group operates subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, and North America and has 530 employees worldwide. · mpdv.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Customer requirements
- Customers remain responsible for installing and operating clients and data-collection components. · mpdv.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The HYDRA X product page offers PDF slide decks covering its overview and functions. · mpdv.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Extended capabilities
- Its functions include support processes such as intralogistics and operator guidance for complex assembly processes, and the platform can be extended functionally. · mpdv.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1977 · mpdv.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Functional areas
- Functions include operational and machine data acquisition, quality and material management, maintenance, human resources, and energy management. · mpdv.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Mosbach, Germany · mpdv.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integration
- MPDV says its Manufacturing Integration Platform supports data exchange and integration of different production IT applications through an open platform concept. · mpdv.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Management categories
- HYDRA X lists order, resource, material, assembly, quality, HR, and information management categories. · mpdv.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Manufacturing scope
- The modular MES is designed for all production areas and integrates manufacturing processes with real-time transparency for workers and production managers. · mpdv.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Process industry
- MPDV says HYDRA X also serves the process industry and is intended for cross-process production landscapes. · mpdv.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- HYDRA X monitors, controls, and optimizes production processes and resources. · mpdv.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The HYDRA X page invites visitors to submit an inquiry through a contact form for more information. · mpdv.com, 9 Oct 2026