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Oct 08, 2004 at 09:00 PM |
 Product Briefing Outline: Brooks Automation, has
released "FACTORYworks3," the industry's first Third-Generation
Manufacturing Execution System (MES), which helps manufacturers "sense,
decide and respond" to environment changes and exceptions in real time.
Problem: Unlike earlier MES systems that provided either robust
functionality but difficult configuration or robust toolkits but
limited functionality, FACTORYworks3 enables manufacturers to easily
add to or extend the out-of-the-box capabilities provided with
customizable "snap-ins" to further reduce system integration costs.
Solution: As the first third-generation MES, Brooks FACTORYworks3
leverages a Web-based architecture and industry standard protocols to
enable collaborative manufacturing and supply chain execution.
FACTORYworks3 also offers real-time integration with top-to-bottom
factory solutions - from ERP systems to shop floor equipment - to unite
manufacturing planning and execution. It is the first MES to provide a
comprehensive manufacturing application platform for fully-integrated
equipment maintenance management, corrective/preventative action and
tooling and container management. The new software provides enhanced
work-in-progress (WIP) and line management capabilities that allow for
advanced component-level tracking and shipping of lots and their
history between collaborative manufacturing lines.
Applications: Provides modeling, process planning, WIP, inventory and
order tracking, data collection and analysis, equipment monitoring and
work order dispatching. Packaged business rules, comprehensive
Web-based reporting and an intuitive operator client reduce the
configuration effort and set-up costs typically associated with MES
implementations. It supports the batch and unit-based manufacturing
models of the high tech, automotive, aerospace & defense, and
medical device industries.
Platform: FACTORYworks3 supports XML-based communication with
enterprise-wide systems regardless of data format or platform,
providing ease of integration with 3rd party and legacy applications.
Availability: July 2004 onwards.
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