Purpose
- Create advanced precision production processes
- Ensure process integrity by ensuring all components undergo stringent quality control procedures
Project Scope
- Process data collection direct from the machine PLCs or NC controller with in-line analysis
- ERP and PLM systems integrations
- Design and deploy the complete suite of necessary IT infrastructure – ATS Industrial PCs, ATS Resilient Factory Servers, Industrial Ethernet networking, security policies, etc.
- 24/7 support
Solution Approach
- Created a “closed loop” control system
- Process data collection direct from the machine PLCs or NC controller with in-line analysis
- Tools included- Machine monitoring, CMM (co-ordinate measurement machines), Visual inspection tools and defect cluster analysis, In-line SPC tools, Various operational dashboards
- PLM integration for one plant with gradual global roll-out
The Results
- ATS now support manufacturer in a total of 13 facilities in both Europe and the USA
- Significant cost and operational benefits
Systems, Tools & Services Expertise
- Siemens TeamCenter PLM
