Manufacturing OS now also with PostgreSQL: All the Benefits

Modern manufacturing relies on data. However, those who manage their production data should not make themselves dependent on a license from a single database provider. This is exactly where the latest update to the CSP Manufacturing OS comes in: The platform now runs entirely on PostgreSQL and no longer requires an Oracle database. For you, this means greater independence, lower costs, and a clear path toward AI-powered production.

What Has Changed

For a long time, an Oracle database was an integral part of the technology stack on the shop floor. With the new generation of Manufacturing OS, we have systematically eliminated this dependency: The platform now relies entirely on PostgreSQL, a mature and globally established open-source database. The full functionality of your quality and production processes remains intact. The only thing that’s gone is the commercial database dependency.

The Benefits at a Glance

• Lower licensing and operating costs: With the Oracle database eliminated, the associated licensing and maintenance fees are also eliminated. This significantly reduces your total cost of ownership and makes your cost structure more predictable.

• Faster and more flexible deployment: PostgreSQL can be run wherever it makes the most sense for you—on-premises, in a container, or in the cloud. There’s no need for time-consuming license procurement, and rollouts become easier and faster.

• Easier standardization across locations: A unified, license-free database infrastructure pays off, especially in internationally distributed networks of plants: You can standardize your system landscape with less friction and bring new locations online faster.

• Technological independence: A central component of your production IT is no longer tied to the commercial terms of a single vendor. This strengthens your digital sovereignty.

• Leaner and lower-maintenance operations: A modern, open stack reduces administrative complexity—from updates and backups to scaling.

• Open foundation for AI-driven operations: PostgreSQL is not only more cost-effective but also the ideal foundation for data-driven and AI-powered use cases directly within your production data.

What this means for your migration

For existing customers, the transition is deliberately designed to be low-risk. The feature set and user interface remain familiar, and your established processes continue to run unchanged. We’ll work with you to plan the transition so that it integrates seamlessly into your operations and you can realize the savings quickly.

AI-Driven Operations: The Next Step

The open data foundation is more than just a cost issue. It is the foundation for the next level of production intelligence. Starting with Manufacturing OS 26.5, you’ll have an AI assistant available directly within your production data, complemented by a central platform with a single sign-on, freely configurable dashboards, and Microsoft Entra SSO. On a modern, open database, such AI-powered scenarios can be implemented faster, more securely, and more cost-effectively.

Conclusion