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Article: PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT: Controlling the flow.
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- Metalworking Production
- Article date:
- July 16, 2009
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Production control software keeps the spindles running for ABS, which offers one of the most complete wastewater technology portfolios in the world.
ABS Production makes wastewater pumps for a global market. Around 250 people work at its Wexford site, two thirds on the shopfloor. A large R&D facility was opened three years ago where next generation products are designed and tested prior to launch, and larger existing products are life tested to failure.
The workshop operates around the clock; CNC machines are arranged as twelve cells, most containing a lathe and machining centre. This system means that material flow is efficient as all parts are ...