Reporting System allows data-driven decision making.

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Intelligent Assembly(TM) turnkey, real-time data retrieval system integrates directly into manual and automatic assembly processes. It provides real-time feedback and reporting of vital assembly data. Collecting, organizing, and reporting manufacturing cell information, product offers capabilities and reports such as full component and process traceability, downtime, SPC/SQC quality, and production efficiency.



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Real-time Reporting System Improves Discrete Assembly Processes



Erie, PA - April 2004 - Intelligent Assembly(TM), is an economical turnkey data retrieval system that integrates directly into manual and automatic assembly processes providing real-time feedback and reporting of vital assembly data. By collecting organizing and reporting all manufacturing cell information, Intelligent Assembly provides the data and tools necessary to implement and sustain initiatives such as cost reduction, lean manufacturing, six sigma quality and continuous process improvement. Capabilities and reports include full component and process traceability, downtime, SPC/SQC quality, and production efficiency.

To increase effective employee involvement, IA systems provide real-time information including process status, SPC quality charting, productivity metrics, and critical documents (such as work instructions) directly to the manufacturing cell. At the same time, full management reporting capabilities provide downtime and OEE analysis, SQC charting, and highly specific productivity reporting over network or internet connections - allowing data driven decision making.

Intelligent Assembly requires minimal customization to fit applications in virtually any industry that employs discrete assembly or production processes. IA integrates smoothly and quickly into both automated and manual assembly cells with virtually no disruption. These systems are easy to install and operate, require minimal training, and truly bridge the information gap between factory floor realities and MRP/ERP/MES systems.

Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions is an information software and hardware provider specializing in the collection and organization of data from discrete manufacturing processes. IMS provides full installation, training and support for Intelligent Assembly as well as integration of vision and other inspection systems for rapid data acquisition.

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