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The code in the machine.

Aug 01, 2008 ... By Kenneth Wong, contributing editor A look at the impact of Mechatronics beyond product development Don't be surprised if a friend who gives you a ride in his new Ford Fusion or Mercury Milan suddenly begins talking to his car. He might say something like, "Call ...

Partnership delivers SaaS-enabled configuration.

Aug 01, 2008 ... By Staff Bluewolf Consulting and configuration solutions specialist BigMachines will automate the quote-to-cash process, offering training services for deploying the BigMachines Lean Front-End (LFE) product configurator. Bluewolf will expand itsCustomer Success Guarantee ...

Workbench tool aids S&OP meeting managers.

Aug 01, 2008 ... By Staff Supply Chain Consultants (SCC) announces Zemeter S&OP Azimuth software for presentation of summarized data to conduct sales & operations planning (S&OP) meetings. The solution has tools to integrate data from many systems, allowing managers to answer questions without ...

Project quality management for automotive.

Aug 01, 2008 ... By Staff A new version of SupplyOn Project Management uses the standardized APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) methodology to detect product- or process-related problems and ensure completion of automotive development projects. Templates allow projects to be ...

Predictive analysis in value-based pricing model.

Aug 01, 2008 ... By Staff Intercim 's Pertinence manufacturing execution system suite manages the entire production process from design through final inspection. Comprised of Process Planning, Process Rules Discovery, Process Execution, Operations Advisor, Emergent Process Management, and ...

Simulation & modeling for heavy oils processing.

Aug 01, 2008 ... By Staff SimSci-Esscor PRO/II 8.1.2 PRO/II solution enhancements from Invensys Process Systems include a new petroleum characterization procedure for heavy oils to extrapolate critical properties and molecular weights. "We recognize the importance of heavy oils in ...

Historical analysis of KPI data.

Aug 01, 2008 ... By Staff An OEM agreement between Transpara and OSIsoft enables historian users to trend key performance indicator (KPI) status and calculations by adding time-series capabilities even if their back-end data source is not time series-based. With the ability to determine trends ...

Aras delivers open source PLM on Microsoft .NET.

Aug 01, 2008 ... By Staff Available exclusively on the Microsoft .NET platform, Aras Innovator's open enterprise service-oriented architecture [SOA] enables companies to deploy quickly and adapt easily while maintaining upgradeability. The Aras Innovator suite has solutions for enterprise ...

Enterprise PLM for discrete manufacturers.

Aug 01, 2008 ... By Staff Infor PLM 8 is targeted to automotive, industrial equipment & machinery, aerospace, and high-tech & electronics manufacturers. Enhancements streamline the engineer-to-order production model by leveraging real-time data-sharing, which enables deep visibility into the ...

Next-gen product cost-management.

Aug 01, 2008 ... By Staff aPriori v6 product cost management software will lend support for more of the leading 3D CAD applications. Combined with existing integration to PTC Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire and enhanced support for industry standards including STEP and IGES, aPriori plans to ...

Arena adapter integrates with PLM product record.

Aug 01, 2008 ... By Staff Product life-cycle management (PLM) vendor Arena Solutions announces an electronic design automation (EDA) adapter to integrate the centralized product record with engineering's schematic design tools, allowing engineers to make better design decisions, maximize reuse ...

MIKOH boosts RFID tag security.

Aug 01, 2008 ... By Staff MIKOH has licensed a reusable closure mechanism design from the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA). The NSA hinge mechanism consists of overlapping tabs that affix to existing containers to create the seal to which MIKOH Smart&Secure tamper-resistant RFID tags are ...

UCF framework sets the standard.

Aug 01, 2008 ... By Staff Network Frontiers says its Q1 2008 Unified Compliance Framework (UCF) is the first independent database to simplify IT compliance, enabling cross-platform configuration management via a harmonized set of controls, and furthering UCF as the standard approach to ...

GE Fanuc servers slash TCO.

Aug 01, 2008 ... By Staff IS-100 and IS-200 industrial grade servers benefit from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms ' product life-cycle management (PLM) programs, which ensure IS-100 and IS-200 hardware continuity over five years. PLM also gives users influence over revision control and ...

Real innovation makes life easier.

Aug 01, 2008 ... by Sidney Hill, Jr., executive editor I have a friend I wouldn't call a technophobe, nor can I call him an early adopter. He will use new technology, but only after it does something that actually makes his life easier. When he first saw me take a call on my ...

Close the loop between planning and execution.

Aug 01, 2008 ... By Julie Fraser Like anything else, the supply chain market goes through cycles. In the 1980s and '90s, advanced planning & scheduling (APS) was the big focus for many companies. Then supply chain execution, including warehousing and transportation, became the hot seller. Around ...

Industry spotlight: Executives discovering value of PLM software.

Aug 01, 2008 ... By Ed Miller Because of the far-reaching impact of product life-cycle management (PLM) and its expanding footprint across the enterprise, the approach now is widely regarded as do-or-die in a turbulent global economy where companies leveraging these solutions will likely be ...

Platform as a service: Kerry Group extends enterprise apps into the cloud.

Aug 01, 2008 ... By Tony Baer, senior contributing editor For the Americas region of Kerry Ingredients , part of Kerry Group, new product development is the lifeblood of the business. Until recently, the maker of custom ingredients for major food & beverage manufacturers relied on a homegrown ...

Alien Technology RFID blooms for Daisy Brand.

Aug 01, 2008 ... By Staff Dallas-based dairy products processor Daisy Brand launched its RFID implementation to comply with the Wal-Mart RFID mandate, but has since leveraged the solution to improve its own internal operations and customer service. Daisy Brand uses Alien Technology ...

Impinj masters RFID directional movement.

Aug 01, 2008 ... By Staff Determining which direction a tagged item is moving when being read delivers significant contextual business value, claims RFID technology vendor Impinj , which says it has effectively mastered the task with its Octane 3.0 firmware upgrade to its Speedway UHF Gen 2 ...