Wireless technology used for data collection

Manufacturing execution system for discrete plastics manufacturing uses latest wireless technology for data collection, and offers support for Euromap 63 and OPC.

At this year's Plastics Design and Moulding (PDM) show in Telford (12-14 April 2005), Barco will showcase Plantmaster, its new Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for discrete plastics manufacturing.

Plantmaster continues the former Barcocim product range and builds upon Barco's more than 15 years experience in plastics processing and related industries.

The new system features Barco's latest wireless technology for data collection, together with support for the latest machine communication protocols such as Euromap 63 and OPC.

Using the Microsoft Windows operating system and Oracle relational database, Plantmaster offers a collaborative suite of application modules and seamlessly integrates with the customer's ERP system.

Typical applications include real-time production monitoring, scheduling, tool management, Statistical Process Control (SPC) and maintenance management.

A powerful traceability module allows full tracing from raw material to finished product.

The scheduling system now supports Kan-Ban production methods and has been extended with a "tool configurator".

This software module allows the planner to configure his tool on the spot, using available tool frames and inserts.

Plantmaster monitors and synchronizes manufacturing activities both for individual operations and global networks of plants.

Plantmaster enables continuous improvement and is especially effective in a lean/six sigma manufacturing environment, meeting the needs of activities such as plastic processing, engineering and assembly operations.

As such Plantmaster offers a powerful and flexible management tool that provides managers with real time visibility on all Key Performance Indicators (KPI), enabling them to achieve operational excellence.

Plastics Design and Moulding (PDM) show, Telford International Centre, UK, Hall 2 Stand H22.

* About BarcoVision - BarcoVision is one of the five divisions of the Barco Group and is specialized in the development and supply of MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) for the plastics and textile industry.

With over 1000 installed systems worldwide, BarcoVision can proudly call itself market leader.

BarcoVision solutions help customers improve productivity and effectiveness.

* About Barco - Barco, an international company headquartered in Kortrijk, Belgium, provides visualization and display solutions for professional markets.

Barco designs and develops solutions for large screen visualization, display solutions for life-critical applications, and systems for visual inspection.

Barco has a network of subsidiaries, distributors and agents in almost 100 countries.

Barco is quoted on Euronext Brussels and is a BEL 20 and a Next 150 company.

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