Managing Automation - February 2008 - (Page 48) PRODUCT SCAN DT RESEARCH MOBILE TABLET WITH INTEGRATED HARDWARE forms, screen improvements to the Cash Flow module, a new inventory cycle counting option based on user-defined frequency, and enhanced order-entry-to-purchase-order integration that matches customer order ship-via codes directly to drop ship purchase orders. www.managingautomation.com/Exact configured through menus, templates, and dashboards, and recipients of the KPI data can choose to receive either real-time updates or historical reports. www.managingautomation.com/InduSoft NOESIS SOLUTIONS C ompanies with demanding mobile data collection requirements can now order the WebDT 310 and 360 mobile tablets with an integrated bar-code scanner, magnetic stripe reader (MSR), and/or CCD camera. WebDT mobile tablets are available with any combination of the three new hardware applications. Data is captured automatically and saved directly into the commercial application on the tablet, saving users time and minimizing errors that can occur during data entry processes. The hardware applications are pre-integrated, eliminating the need to test for compatibility and reducing the likelihood that separate hardware will be lost or stolen. The devices are available in 8.4" (WebDT 360) and 10.4" (WebDT 310) touchscreen displays that feature flash-based storage and extendable, hot-swappable batteries. Each unit has a customizable operating system that supports the Microsoft Windows XP Embedded, CE .NET, and Windows Tablet PC operating systems. DESIGN OPTIMIZATION SOFTWARE process integration and design optimization tool from Noesis Solutions is aimed at improving product design and process capabilities to decrease product variability in the early stages of product development. OPTIMUS 5.3 adds nesting workflow capabilities and a streamlined execution management mechanism to reduce the time to capture and validate complex engineering processes. Using the Taguchi statistical method, the software analyzes sophisticated engineering problems and tracks the optimum settings of design parameters, taking into account ambient noise variability, the company said. www.managingautomation.com/Noesis SYSPRO DATA COLLECTION APP YSPRO has announced an integrated data collection solution for inventory, warehouse management, sales, purchasing, and work-in-progress transactions. SYSPRO CyberScan, a browser-based bar code application, offers total integration with SYSPRO ERP software, reducing data entry time, increasing operational accuracy, and eliminating the need for post-processing work. Optimized for use on PDA bar code scanners, the application is browser-based and, therefore, works with any hardware that runs a Web browser, including PDAs, desktop PCs, laptop computers, or cell phones. The SYSPRO CyberScan application includes warehouse transfers, bin transfers, purchase order receipts, sales order picking, physical inventory and cycle counting, and work-inprogress labor posting and job receipts. It also includes standard audit trails of all transactions for reporting purposes. Setup requirements include SYSPRO 6.0, Microsoft Internet Information Server (ISS), MS SQL Server 2000 or above, Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1, Pocket Internet Explorer (handheld device), or Internet Explorer (desktop), and a wireless network. www.managingautomation.com/SYSPRO S A ADVANTECH RUGGED, EMBEDDED COMPUTER dvantech has added a compact, embedded computer to its rugged ARK-4000 series. The company is targeting the modular product at transportation and military applications, which require reliable data ac- A www.managingautomation.com/DT EXACT SOFTWARE MACOLA ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING T he latest release of Exact Software’s Macola Enterprise Suite features an embedded user interface for Exact Business Analytics, bringing enhanced business intelligence functionality to the ERP suite. The Express User Interface in Macola ES 372 provides information in the form of onscreen cross-tabulations, reports, and graphs without the need for a data warehouse, Exact said. The Express User Interface also features on-demand data refresh with dynamic data aggregation across multiple databases, and the ability to export reports as PDF or Microsoft Excel files and to save personalized views. Other enhancements to Macola ES 372 include the ability to print Crystal Reports-based business INDUSOFT REAL-TIME PERFORMANCE KPIS n recognition of the growing need for plant performance data, InduSoft has added its RealTime Performance Management software, which works in conjunction with its server-based Web Studio-based application to deliver performance data to any plant or enterprise employee. The RealTime Performance Management product accesses metrics from PLCs, distributed control systems, ERP platforms, manufacturing execution systems, and other data sources, and pushes that information via laptops, PDAs, or any other Microsoft-based device to the workers who need it. The software can be I quisition and resistance to extreme temperature fluctuations, shock, and vibration. The ARK-4180, based on an Intel Celeron M 1.0GHz processor, provides high vibration/ shock resistance and operates in temperatures ranging from -40°C to 75°C. The computer is developed from PCI-104 stackable modules. Each system is housed in an aluminum block with thermal fins to help dissipate heat. The computer supports six USB 2.0 and two RS-232 connectors, 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN, and VGA for versatile connectivity, the company said. The ARK-4180 is priced from $775. www.managingautomation.com/Advantech ma 48 2008 February http://www.managingautomation.com/InduSoft http://www.managingautomation.com/Exact http://www.managingautomation.com/Noesis http://www.managingautomation.com/DT http://www.managingautomation.com/SYSPRO http://www.managingautomation.com/Advantech
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