WHAT’S NEW IN WinSPC VERSION 9
Real-Time Statistical Process Control WinSPC is real-time statistical process control (SPC) software used to improve product quality, reduce process variation, and optimize manufacturing processes. WinSPC collects process data from the shop floor and transforms it into real-time, actionable quality information. The much-anticipated WinSPC Version 9 is here. Version 9 reflects an unprecedented effort to touch […]
EXPOSE KEY DATA FROM YOUR PLANTS INJECTION MOULDING MACHINES
Modern Injection Moulding Machines Modern injection moulding machines are used across a number of manufacturing sectors and are sophisticated pieces of equipment which contain a wealth of information about the operation of the machine. Status and count information as well as alarm data, when coupled with the appropriate enterprise application software, are the key ingredients […]
OPEN SOURCE:USE GLIMPSE TO TROUBLESHOOT YOUR .NET APPLICATION
What is Glimpse? “Providing real time diagnostics & insights to the fingertips of hundreds of thousands of developers daily” http://getglimpse.com/ Glimpse is an open source collection of NuGet packages which can be used to provide detailed performance and debugging information. It provides an intuitive UI with detailed view of the data sent and received by […]
THE APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY IN A VISUAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
Visual Management Visual Management is widely used by companies to communicate their organisational goals and strategy, and as an effective communications tool for those striving for Operational Excellence. To evaluate the effectiveness of a Visual Management strategy at a Value Stream level we need to ask the following questions:
Applying Technology to Advance the Structured Problem Solving Process
Operational Excellence Many of our clients operating in the Life Science, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Manufacturing sectors are working towards making their organisations more Lean. Companies are competing against others within their wider organisation for funding, and ultimately survival. The implementation of Operational Excellence programs and Continuous Improvement initiatives is fast becoming vital to ensure […]
PERFORMING A DRY RUN OF TEST SCRIPTS IN THE VALIDATION PROCESS: A WASTE OF TIME OR A COST SAVER?
Dry Run Dry Runs are often misunderstood. While they can be of huge benefit to a project, time and again they do not get factored into the testing schedule, and so, they can become a ‘nice to have’ rather than a mandatory part of the testing cycle. The most common approach to doing a Dry […]
GAMP 5: ARE YOU UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST VALIDATION BEST PRACTICES?
Good Automated Manufacturing Practices GAMP – Good Automated Manufacturing Practices was founded in 1991 and is a trademark of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). GAMP-5 was launched in 2008 and includes a set of procedures that help to ensure automation equipment/software meets required quality standards. ‘Quality by design’ is a central principle of […]
DATAWORKS: 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS AND STILL THRIVING IN THE SOUTH EAST
Dataworks 20th Anniversary This year Dataworks celebrates its 20th anniversary in business. In 1995 our CEO and CTO, Liam Curham and Brian Robinson, opened their doors for business, providing software solutions and services to local SMEs. They had both previously worked for Kromberg and Schubert and decided to take the plunge when the company was […]
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO CREATE A SIMPLE SET UP PROJECT IN WIX TOOLSET
Introduction to WIX Toolset WIX (Windows Installer XML) is the replacement for the traditional windows setup projects that was available prior to Visual Studio 2012. http://wixtoolset.org/ A typical WIX installer will look like this when run.
DATAWORKS & WIT: LEAN METHODOLOGIES & SOUTH EAST INDUSTRY-ACADEMIA ENGAGEMENT
Lean, Continuous Improvement, and Best Practices The Master of Business in Lean Practice (Waterford Institute of Technology) provides participants with the required knowledge, skills, and know-how in lean enterprise excellence so that they can add value within a modern competitive manufacturing or services environment. During each term guest speakers from industry impart to students their knowledge in […]