Mike James explains how the automotive industry can take advantage of enterprise quality management systems to improve product quality throughout the manufacturing process.In the last issue of Prime I presented the first in a four-part series of articles looking at the value of enterprise quality management systems (EQMS) for manufacturers. To start with, I highlighted how [...]
In 2004 Honda of America implented CM4D as an enterprise solution.Immediately thereafter Honda experienced a significant reduction in problems related to part quality, achieving an 85% reduction in build issues on the 2007 Accord vehicle program. This year, two of Honda’s vehicles (CR-V and Ridgeline) were ranked highest in their segments in the JD powers initial [...]
Volvo Car Corporation implemented CM4D software as an enterprise solution in 2001 across its three major facilities in Europe and 2 plants in Asia.In 2008, they implemented it at an additional facility in Chongqing, China. Volvo is notable for its extensive use of the CM4D Interactive interface, which has allowed them to achieve an almost paperless [...]
Powerful, 3D Model-Based Inspection Meets Flexible, Automated ReportingHaarlem, Netherlands 14 February 2013 ATS International B.V. and Verisurf Software, Inc. have signed a technology partnership agreement to integrate Verisurf Software with ATS CM4D to automate product quality validation solutions and further developments in this field. ATS International B.V. and Verisurf have started working together to develop [...]
I recently attended an Automotive conference where the presenter talked about Straight Through Ratios (STR). What he meant was a vehicle that went through the full assembly process without a single fault being detected.He showed a live screen with today’s statistics, presented on a huge Andon Board (LCD screen) along the assembly line. Only 32% [...]
ATS delivers a Opcenter Execution ( Discrete or Process) MES system to a large Company in the Netherlands that produces Coffee, Cocoa Cappuccino, Milk/Whiteners, Teas and a varied range of hot and cold drinks. Partners included, this company has over 225,000 vending machines and 4,000 employees, a real Leader in many Western European countries.The coffee [...]
Electric automation technology and SPC IPC Drives as well as applications for Smart Manufacturing / Industry 4.0, Quality, IIoT, Cloud, Big Data and Cybersecurity; all these subjects and more will be opened for a discussion at our booth during the 3-day international exhibition in Nürnberg. Visit ATS Engineers at Booth #344, Hall 6, During 28-30 [...]
Growth in both ATS’s traditional automation market and the MES market is above 20% this year and coincides with ATS’s 25 year anniversary. Under the banner of 25 Years of Experience the company is emphasising its role as a knowledge company sharing best practices and technology trends with customers across the globe. Founded in 1986 [...]
This ATS Project involved developing a process behavior simulation of a Water Treatment Plant for the DSP (Direct Sheet Plant) at a steel giant in The Netherlands.The aim of the project was to deliver a PICS Pro simulation, including the PICS Pro product, to fully function test the new control system. Duration of development of [...]
A pilot project for a company producing animal food since 1987 in all leading pet food categories. Expertise in the field of wet food in recent years expanded to include dry food, snacks and cakes.ATS implemented a quality control system on the filling machines. The filling machine fills aluminium trays with wet food, and an [...]
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