Planit Adds Manufacturing Control Solutions Division
 SOUTHFIELD,
MI, Apr 2, 2009 - Leading CAD/CAM/CAE group, Planit Software Ltd has
consolidated its manufacturing solutions with the creation of a new
divisional brand, Manufacturing Control Solutions (MCS).
 Headed
by commercial manager Phillip Gill, the new division helps manufacturing
companies to maximize the effectiveness and efficiencies of their production
resources, reduce waiting times and increase profits through improved
machine tool communications, monitoring and run time driven maintenance.
Core MCS products include a two-tier DNC solution and advanced Machine Tool
Monitoring system. DNC within Manufacturing Control Solutions utilizes modern
Ethernet-based communication and data management tools to deliver
up-to-the-minute information on the part production process, along with faster
and more reliable CNC file management and storage.
High speed file transfer streamlines program loading, with automatic upload,
download and drip-feeding of CNC programs to the appropriate machine tool
controller. Program, load and save commands are carried out directly at the
machine controller keyboard without the need for additional machine specific
terminals. In addition, automatic file history storage, tracking and logging
ensure full traceability and compliance to FDA, DIN and ISO standards.
DNC Pro builds on these capabilities by supplying a more sophisticated level
of data management and control of NC code and associated manufacturing
documentation. It is a client-server .NET application fulfilling the
requirements of FDA certification to medical equipment standard DIN EN ISO
13485:2003 for file management. In addition to storing NC files and maintaining
a detailed log of all NC file transactions, DNC Pro is based on a SQL database
which provides complete file traceability and full audit compliance support. The
system also incorporates integrated data management via ‘drag and drop’
functionality, as well as full file revision control and automatic versioning.
MCS’s Machine Tool Monitoring (MTM) system is a Windows-based real time
machine data capture application that enables users to monitor information on
machine tool activity for retention and analysis. Data on productivity can be
reviewed on a machine-by-machine basis or by shift-by-shift comparison, along
with reasons for stoppages and non-productive time. Access to real time data
ensures production problems and bottlenecks are quickly identified and
addressed. MTM data is stored on a central server, which provides various types
of analysis on current and past production processes. Information can be
exported for detailed external analysis, or output in graphical or spreadsheet
formats for inclusion in management reports and business presentations.
MCS solutions integrate closely with Planit’s class-leading alphacam, edgecam
and radan CAD/CAM applications, as well as jobshop manufacturing software. They
are equally suitable for use with third party CAD/CAM systems and are compatible
with all types of CNC machine tools – providing users with a universal method of
maximizing output from their production resources.
“The creation of Manufacturing Control Solutions within the Planit group
offers customers a one-stop shop for all their manufacturing data and machine
tool monitoring requirements,” says Mr Gill. “It also means we can supply them
with true end-to-end solutions and a single point of contact for all their
manufacturing applications.
“In today’s economic climate, companies are under constant pressure to
improve efficiency, reduce costs and minimize waste. To meet these challenges,
we are developing ever more sophisticated tools that will enable users to
optimize manufacturing processes and ensure maximum return on their
investments.”
About Manufacturing Control Solutions
Specializing in machine tool communications and monitoring, Manufacturing
Control Solutions is the latest division to be created within the Planit
Software group. It is headed by Phillip Gill, whose wealth of engineering and
manufacturing sector experience includes more than 17 years working in the
CAD/CAM solutions arena. He takes up his new position following three years as
business development manager at Reading-based engineering software house,
edgecam.
Planit is a global supplier of design and manufacturing software for the
engineering, woodworking and stone industries. The company provides its
customers with products and services that enable them to improve the
productivity of their machine tools, shorten design and manufacturing time,
optimize material usage and deliver high quality goods and services to their
customers. Planit’s solutions are best-in-class within their respective markets
and are integral to the success of thousands of companies of every size around
the globe. For additional information, visit:
www.planit.com.
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