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News Release from: Seiki Systems | Subject: NMS software, version V4.37
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 25 February 2008
Networked manufacturing system is
modular
A modular networked manufacturing system has software for machine monitoring, job queue presentation, job recording and technical data distribution with DNC and probe data collection.
Seiki Systems will introduce its Networked Manufacturing System (NMS) software, version V4.37, at the UK's MACH 2008 machine tool exhibition NMS has been enhanced to assist manufacturers to become more 'Lean' by increasing production efficiency and by supporting continuous improvement strategies
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 13 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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* Modular system - Seiki's NMS system is modular and includes manufacturing and business intelligence software.
At factory floor level NMS covers the following.
* Machine monitoring.
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* Job queue presentation.
* Job recording.
* Technical data distribution with DNC.
* Probe data collection.
The 'back office' analytical suite offers the following.
* Machine status and alerts.
* Machine performance analysis.
* Job reporting and OEE.
These key business tools that are necessary for effective work throughput management to achieve maximum utilisation of critical production resources, said Seiki to manufacturingtalk.com.
Seiki NMS is a powerful tool which provides live production management information and visibility to enable businesses to take a proactive as opposed to a reactive approach to the manufacturing process, in the short term and sustainably into the future.
* NMS enhancements based on customer feedback - many of the enhancements to NMS V4.37 have been made based on customer feedback to ensure that the solution satisfies the requirements of modern, forward-thinking manufacturing companies.
The complete NMS terminal user interface and complimentary applications have been upgraded to give the product a modern 'fresh' appearance.
Additional new features include barcode reader Code 39 compatibility for job logging and the ability to integrate with third party systems' SFDC products.
Many of the other enhancements included are not directly visible to the user but have resulted in overall speed and functionality improvements throughout the system, making the software extremely easy to implement and user friendly.
These include many overall speed improvements and a seamless, dynamic interface between the NMS terminal and the Seiki Scheduler.
Benefits derived from the installation of Seiki Systems Networked Manufacturing System include the following.
* Cost reductions due to improved efficiency.
* The ability to make decisions based on facts.
* A complete audit trail.
* A remote view in real time of collected data.
* Remote alarms to alert to machine stoppages.
* Proof of meeting quality demands of customers.
* Access to the UK based development team providing an unbeatable level of service and support.
Seiki Systems' said that its product range and solution offering is now wider than ever before and can support customer requirements from production planning, through to manufacturing execution and performance data capture with flexible and configurable functionality.
This portfolio of products provides an immediate, visual and dynamic picture of the entire manufacturing process.
The company said tat it is the modularity of tits software that produces the level of flexibility required by manufacturers to meet the ever changing demands of the industry and their customers.
* Seiki Systems at MACH 2008, NEC, Birmingham, UK, April 21-25, Hall 5, Stand 5151.
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