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04-08 PRODUCT SCAN logistical and product design changes. The FlexNet for Consumer Goods software has already been deployed at several companies, including L’Oreal, Amcor, and Amica Wronki, and Apriso is now making the product more generally available. www.managingautomation.com/Apriso2 Contact Info Editorial product consideration: Diane Himes Senior Web Editor 212-560-1849 dhimes@thomaspublishing.com M anaging Automation’s Product Scan is a roundup of some of the latest tools available to help you run your manufacturing business, from the shop floor to the top floor and beyond. This format facilitates a connection to the product directories at ManagingAutomation.com, where you will find a wealth of information on the vendors relevant to your business as well as product and contact information that can jumpstart your technology selection process. You’ll notice a link to ManagingAutomation.com associated with each of the product descriptions in this section — follow that connection for actionable information on the company and its products. For a look at how you can compare various products through MA’s online Product Comparison Tool (www.managingautomation.com/comparisontool), see the sidebar on the facing page. For example, see the supply chain management product listings most often viewed through the Product Comparison Tool in the sidebar on p. 44. And this month’s product listings update provides a look at the latest developments in MA’s product directories (managingautomation.com/Directory15). SYSTECH INTERNATIONAL APRISO CORP. MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT priso Corp. has introduced a version of its FlexNet manufacturing operations management software specifically designed for consumer goods manufacturers. PACKAGING EXECUTION SYSTEM ackaging execution system provider Systech International has introduced version 8.0 of its Systech TIPS Engine, which uses a building-block architecture to represent the workflow of a packaging line. Tailored for pharmaceutical manufacturers, the software mirrors actual packaging line information functions, including vision inspection, line management, serialization, and performance measurement. Data from each vision and line management system streams quickly to other critical packaging line applications, such as serialized product tracking and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). A new engine user interface uses icons, which packaging line engineers can assemble and realign as needed, to visually represent the system’s components and functions. The system also can be integrated with enterprise or manufacturing systems. www.managingautomation.com/Systech A P AXIOHM THERMAL PRINTER A Apriso FlexNet for Consumer Goods gives manufacturers real-time visibility into and control of operations processes — including production, inventory, and supply chain management — that may be spread across multiple plants in different geographies. This enables manufacturers to identify quality problems as they occur, helping them to address those problems quickly and avoid delays in bringing new products to market. The product also supports the integration of enterprise resource planning and product lifecycle management systems, allowing consistent product information to be continually updated and shared by plant and corporate systems. Using this feature, companies can easily and quickly manage April steron, a new panel mount printer from Axiohm, features fast printing, robustness, large paper roll capability, and a clamshell design. The printer includes multiple mounting points and an attachment system used to clip the printer to any panel, regardless of thickness. The transparent cover locks tightly to protect against spills and dust. Available with or without an integrated controller board and supporting a dual RS-232 & TTL connection, this 5V device is well-suited for industrial equipment environments, including industrial automa- ASTRO-MED DATA RECORDER SYSTEM D tion and instruments, fire alarms, automotive diagnostics, test and measurement, and control processes, the company says. www.managingautomation.com/Axiohm ash 2EZ+ is Astro-Med’s new twochannel, handheld data acquisition system with integral chart recorder. The unit can record two channels of analog voltage channels along with one TTL event input to CompactFlash media at sample rates up to 40 kHz per channel. The unit also contains an integrated 3.1" strip chart recorder for hardcopy printouts. At 4.5 pounds, the Dash 2EZ+ is well-suited to applications in the 40 2008 http://ManagingAutomation.com http://managingautomation.com/Directory15 http://www.managingautomation.com/Apriso2 http://www.managingautomation.com/Systech http://www.managingautomation.com/Axiohm

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Managing Automation - April 2008 Contents Take 1 Camstar to Introduce Software that Combines Quality, MES, and Intelligence SAP Revamps Maintenance, Raises Fees 29% New TAGSYS Chief Sees Opportunity in Broader Approach Siemens Turns to Security Weaver for Compliance Supply Chain Company Takes Next Step in U.S. Notes Cover Story: The Long Climb Special Report - Undertanding Enterprise Performance Management Caught Between Supply and Demand Taking Off the Blindfold No Room for Error Product Scan Advertiser Index Next

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