Dataworks newsletter - 25th edition

Welcome to the 25th edition of our newsletter. In this issue: Dataworks complete pilot project using Iconics Product Suite. The Iconics OEE & Downtime Analysis solution - hook directly into your existing SCADA system, see for yourself the benefits of WinSPC with our free 60 day trial version. Also more about our development of a .Net handheld tracking solution.

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High Volume Manufacturing Plant Adopts Iconics Product Suite for Data Collection and Process Diagnostics

Dataworks has just completed a pilot project for a major high volume manufacturing company in the South East which uses the Iconics Product Suite to connect to the automated assembly lines for data collection and reporting. The pilot used a Kepware OPC server acting as a data bridge between the Iconics Alarming, Logging and Visual Display applications and the process’s PLC. A number of demonstration applications using the Iconics tool kit were developed in order to prove the principle of the architecture and it is now planned that the entire plant will now be retrofitted to allow a plant wide data collection and reporting system to be developed.

Building upon the base of rich functionality within GENESIS32 and BizViz software, ICONICS are able to offer custom-tailored software solutions for all of your industrial automation and manufacturing intelligence needs.

Out-of-the-box and fully web-enabled, the ICONICS OEE and Downtime Analysis solution is a cost effective solution that provides an almost immediate ROI. Harnessing the power of ICONICS GENESIS32 and BizViz software, the ICONICS OEE and Downtime Analysis solution hooks directly into your existing SCADA configuration. With minimal engineering to get set up and running, the integrated environment provides access to downtime reporting, full interactive plant visualisation as well as complete system configuration.

Continuing on the success of the integration of WinSPC into medical device companies across Ireland, a Galway based plant has now selected WinSPC as a means to control the quality of their flagship stent product. Today’s life science industry manufacturers are faced with increasing pressure to control product quality, reduce costs, and comply with regulatory requirements. WinSPC offers the life sciences industry the quality software and services to quickly:

- Improve product and process quality
- Lower the cost-of-quality
- Meet FDA regulatory requirements and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
- Prevent product defects and recalls

Dataworks recently completed the development of a .NET Handheld interface into the backend of an existing MES solution. The application was developed in VB.Net and was deployed on an Intermec CN30 handheld device running Windows Mobile 5.0. The handheld application communicates through a Web service which provided the main business logic and interaction with the database. The application allows the identification and tracking of lots by scanning/typing the lot identifiers into the system. The device operates wirelessly (using wireless LAN) with the web service and provides a way for operators/supervisors to enquire about lots running through the MES system. It also provides the ability for users to remove & sign for the removal of holds. Going forward the application can be extended greatly to resolve more issues on the factory floor while on the move.