Managing Automation - February 2008 - (Page 46) PRODUCT SCAN The patented compliant knife compensates for the part shrinkage and expansion typical of blow-molded, rotocast, and thermo- formed parts, and provides the compliance needed to produce exceptional edge quality along curved or 90° angle parting lines. The system can also be equipped with an ultrasonic knife or small routing spindle for even greater trimming flexibility. www.managingautomation.com/KMT FIRST TRACE ENTERPRISE DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT nterprise Document Management (EDM) provider First Trace has released a service pack for its Kinnosa EDM 4.0 product. The service pack (SP1) features system enhancements for operability, security, and system management, as well as connectivity with major CAD tools from SolidWorks and Autodesk, and Microsoft Office, the company said. Specifically, Kinnosa Workflow, bundled with Kinnosa EDM 4.0 SP1, is meant to automate much of the workflow process, such as file check-in/out, and release and signoff. Kinnosa EDM 4.0 SP1 also enables users to manage and search documents across the enterprise, whether the enterprise is operating out of one location or across multiple locations. In addition, Kinnosa EDM 4.0 SP1 expands the capabilities of the connector between Kinnosa EDM and SolidWorks 3D MCAD design software, no longer requiring users to leave the engineering application to access Kinnosa document management features for the project they are working on. www.managingautomation.com/FirstTrace E most popular lean apps A look at the 10 most compared products within MA’s Lean Manufacturing directory database on ManagingAutomation.com (10/1/07 - 12/31/07), which includes such functionality as Production Line Balancing, Kanban Planning & Execution, and Line Design & Analytics: 1. Plexus Online, an on-demand “manufacturing performance system,” including quality management, shop floor production and control, process inspection, and production tracking (95% of MA’s lean manufacturing functionality supported) 2. Camstar’s InSite, a manufacturing quality and compliance framework that helps eliminate scrap, rework, paperwork errors, and redundant checks with real-time feedback to quickly identify and resolve issues (51% of MA’s lean manufacturing functionality supported) 3. Visiprise Process Planning suite, used to define manufacturing and assembly processes for the machining/fabrication of parts, sub-assemblies, major assemblies, final line installation and tooling, and quality assurance (57% of MA’s lean manufacturing functionality supported) 4. Enterprise Quality and Compliance Management from EtQ Inc., a system pre-configured for ISO 9000 processes with modules including non-conforming materials and calibration that connect to ERP and CRM systems (100% of MA’s lean manufacturing functionality supported) 5. WinMan, by TTW Inc., an ERP system supporting traditional (push), modern lean (pull), JIT, agile, and flow manufacturing processes (62% of MA’s lean manufacturing functionality supported) 6. Finesse, an ERP suite from Enhanced Systems & Services Inc. designed for project-oriented companies designing and producing capital equipment and highly engineered products (55% of MA’s lean manufacturing functionality supported) 7. FlexNet, Apriso’s operations execution platform covering manufacturing execution, quality management, computerized maintenance management, warehouse management, time & labor, and supply chain visibility (54% of MA’s lean manufacturing functionality supported) 8. Parsec’s TrakSYS productivity management software, which measures OEE, determines the true root cause of efficiency losses, and helps tap a plant’s unused capacity (55% of MA’s lean manufacturing functionality supported) 9. Omnitrol Networks’ WIP Visibility Solution, which supports both repetitive and discrete (work-order) manufacturing methods with single- and multisite WIP-tracking, reporting, and alerting capabilities (92% of MA’s lean manufacturing functionality supported) 10. FactoryMRI from Manuvis Corp., a manufacturing intelligence system that helps identify and eliminate sources of waste; eliminates inaccuracies, operator bias, re-entering KPI data, and delays in recording essential production data; and provides real-time visibility of resources (45% of MA’s lean manufacturing functionality supported) VISIPRISE MANUFACTURING EXECUTION PLATFORM T he latest version of Visiprise Manufacturing, which includes support for multi-mode manufacturing operations for discrete manufacturers, lets users control component traceability, end-item configuration management, and regulatory compliance from a single application, the company said. In addition, Visiprise Manufacturing 5.0 uses Web 2.0 technology to coordinate internal resources, such as design, manufacturing, and supply chain functions. External suppliers, customers, design partners, and contract manufacturers can also tie into the system. Other new functionality in version 5.0 includes a production operation dashboard, a Java-based user interface configured to display manufacturing data for analysis; advanced product and process certification, which provides extra validation control for shop floor managers; data collection enhancements for record management; and technical enhancements for implementation and support. www.managingautomation.com/Visiprise3 ma 46 2008 February http://www.managingautomation.com/KMT http://www.managingautomation.com/KMT http://www.managingautomation.com http://www.managingautomation.com/FirstTrace http://www.managingautomation.com/Visiprise3
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