KMC Systems Inc. (Merrimack, NH) is enhancing its contract manufacturing services with advanced proprietary software that is specifically designed for medical devices and instruments. The company’s manufacturing execution system (MES) lets customers outsource critical manufacturing projects and strengthens quality control. In addition to letting customers view project information, it manages documentation for traceability and regulatory compliance. The picture-based software system is customized to meet the requirements of each client program and provides step-by-step visual instructions to the manufacturing team. It automatically creates and stores regulatory documentation, including device history records, reports on calibration procedures, and test data for FDA audits. The MES allows rapid communication between assemblers, engineers, and customers to optimize production and management work flow. It features an automated serial assignment tool and bar code function for configuration management. The serial numbers can be assigned for modules, subassemblies, instruments, and critical components to provide a detailed record of each instrument’s production configuration. The company’s contract manufacturing services are part of KMC 360, a program created for contract design manufacture and field maintenance. KMC is an Elbit Systems of America (Fort Worth, TX) company.