Manufacturing Execution Systems
Hitachi Successfully Deploys Camstar's Electronics Suite in Just 60 Days
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High Tech Manufacturer Improves Manufacturing Efficiency with High-Performance Manufacturing Execution System
Charlotte, NC - October 2, 2007 - Camstar, a leading provider of Enterprise Manufacturing Execution and Quality Systems, announced today that Hitachi, one of world's leading electronics companies has implemented Camstar's Electronics Suite(TM) solution to manage manufacturing production at one of its plants located near Suzhou, China, that manufactures Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps (CCFL). iDimension Systems, a top e-manufacturing solution provider and Camstar partner in the Asia-Pacific region, led the deployment and delivered a rapid 60-day rollout. Electronics Suite now helps Hitachi to control its shop-floor production operations through real-time visibility, traceability, and consistent product quality needed to meet ever-growing demand for its products.
Hitachi selected Camstar's Electronics Suite for its out-of-the-box functionality designed specifically for Electronics manufacturing processes, and for its ability to streamline production through electronic management and enforcement of process specifications, and for the system's unique multi-level work-in-process (WIP) tracking capabilities. Hitachi now efficiently collects accurate and timely information on work orders, WIP status, yield, high investment production equipment, material usage and defect analysis. As a result, Hitachi more accurately controls and manages production planning, work order progress, materials, quality, full product build traceability, equipment, and operator certification - all critical business requirements.
"Camstar was the ideal choice for us because of their high level of easy-to-use functionality which aligned closely with our manufacturing method and process requirements," said Tsutomu Koizumi, Deputy Managing Director for Hitachi. "Camstar's reputation as a renowned MES provider for High Tech manufacturers also contributed greatly to our decision."
"iDimension's rapid implementation methodology is a result of years of MES experience in the Electronics and Semiconductor industries," said Daniel Boo, Managing Director of iDimension Systems. "The effective methodology and iDimension's expert professional services team complemented Hitachi's commitment and Camstar's exclusive out-of-the-box functionality. As a result, Hitachi successfully completed their MES implementation in just 60 days."
"Electronics Suite represents the next generation of Camstar solutions designed to adapt and easily scale to meet the future needs of this industry," said Scott Toney, President and CEO of Camstar. "We are very pleased with Hitachi's rapid success. Camstar's Electronics Suite is readily adopted by leading electronics companies because it helps them make better business decisions based on real-time, accurate information."
About Camstar Systems, Inc.
Camstar's Enterprise Manufacturing and Quality Solutions help manufacturers rapidly boost the performance of their distributed manufacturing operations by delivering complete visibility and by providing the flexibility required for rapid growth and change. Camstar's unparalleled solution monitors, controls and synchronizes global manufacturing, delivering process interoperability and best practices - resulting in maximum agility, the highest quality products, and leaner, more efficient operations.
Designed for ultimate configurability and built on services oriented architecture, Camstar's tightly integrated solution set encompasses a manufacturing execution system (MES), quality management system (QMS), business process interoperability (BPI), and manufacturing business intelligence (MBI). Industry-specific, out-of-the box applications and a proven implementation methodology ensure successful deployment and rapid time to benefit. More than 100 leading companies, including AMD, Amkor, ASAT, Corning, dpiX, GEM Services, Genesis Microchip, Hitachi Global Storage Technology, IBM, Kodak, Philips Semiconductor (NXP), SanDisk, Sony Ericsson BMC, Renesas, SCHOTT, and Spansion rely on Camstar as a trusted software partner.
For more information, please visit www.camstar.com. Or visit our Chinese language website at www.camstarsystems.cn.
About Hitachi, LTD.
Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT / TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 384,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2006 (ended March 31, 2007) consolidated revenues totaled 10,247 billion yen ($86.8 billion). The company offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors including information systems, electronic devices, power and industrial systems, consumer products, materials and financial services. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at www.hitachi.com .
About iDimension Systems
iDIMENSION is an independent e-manufacturing solutions provider that assists manufacturing companies in optimizing the use of their production assets. iDIMENSION helps manufacturing companies to achieve the increase agility required to gain and maintain a competitive edge in the constantly changing e-business market through our knowledge and experience.
iDIMENSION's capabilities span from equipment automation, cell controllers through production tracking systems (MES/SPC/APS/ERP) to e-business systems that enable supply chain success. Customers include NXP Semiconductors, Unisem Semiconductors, Carsem Semiconductors, Haier, Hisense, Midea, Panasonic Motors, Cypress Semiconductor, Lexmark, Dupont Photomasks, StatsChippac and more.
Media Contacts:
Chris Parsons
Camstar Systems, Inc.
cparsons@camstar.com
(704) 227-6617
