O3OZONE, Snowflake, and the Ministry of Industry Host Lunch & Learn Event to Accelerate Future Factory Readiness

‍O3OZONE Hosts Freemium MES Event in Collaboration with Snowflake and the Ministry of Industry & Mineral Resources

^{Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 28, 2025}
O3OZONE successfully hosted the Freemium MES Launch Event at Obeikan Knowledge Academy, Riyadh, in collaboration with Snowflake and with the support of the Ministry of Industry & Mineral Resources under the Future Factories Program.

The event brought together industry leaders, manufacturers, and digital transformation experts to explore how Freemium MES empowers factories to begin their digital journey at zero cost ; connecting machines on-premise, visualizing production data in real time, and laying the foundation for scalable, data-driven manufacturing.

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O3OZONE: Redefining Boundaries; Empowering Manufacturers with Freemium MES

During the session, O3OZONE showcased its Freemium MES capabilities, including seamless connectivity with machines, edge deployment, and real-time OEE monitoring, providing participants with a clear understanding of how manufacturers can accelerate Industry 4.0 adoption with minimal investment.

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Snowflake: Enterprise AI, Without Limits: Driving Manufacturing Excellence with the AI Data Cloud

Snowflake followed with a live presentation on how its AI Data Cloud serves as a unified, governed data platform for analytics and AI, enabling manufacturers to integrate shop-floor data across plants, business units, and enterprise systems with ease.

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Ministry of Industry: Driving the Future Factories Program for Smart Manufacturing Readiness

The event concluded with a presentation by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, highlighting how the Future Factories Program is helping Saudi manufacturers enhance operational readiness, align IT and OT structures, and advance toward smart factory maturity through collaborative initiatives.

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“The Freemium MES initiative is about breaking barriers to digitalization,” said Phil Meslie, Chief Architect at O3OZONE. “By enabling manufacturers to start with zero cost, O3OZONE is making advanced manufacturing technology accessible to all ; from small local factories to large industrial enterprises.”

The event was part of O3OZONE’s ongoing commitment to democratize access to digital manufacturing systems, fostering data-driven operations, sustainability, and innovation across Saudi Arabia’s industrial ecosystem.

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About O3OZONE

O3OZONE, part of Obeikan Digital Solutions, is a next-generation manufacturing platform that connects machines, people, and processes through AI, data, and edge connectivity. It empowers manufacturers to optimize operations, enhance visibility, and drive continuous improvement across their production environments.