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Aerospace Manufacturer Enabled by Manufacturing Execution System to Produce Safety Critical Electronics

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Applicable Industries	Aerospace
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development
Use Cases	Process Control & Optimization
Challenge	This document summarizes the manufacturing execution system (MES), or manufacturing operations management (MOM) solution implemented by an Aerospace parts manufacturer in order to introduce full-accountability into their assembly processes. The MES/MOM delivered “integrity of process” by providing a control system which managed all aspects of the assembly process; and created a closed-loop of accountability, delivering the desired results every-single-time. A critical aspect to the achievement of their goal was the management of a new assembly line workforce. The true test of the dependability on the MES/MOM system was it empowered operators with little to no experience to build sophisticated electronic components to the highest quality standards. It is also noteworthy that the MES/MOM was able to be integrated and operational in a very short time frame in less than four (4) days. Read More
About Customer	Aerospace OEM Electronics Supplier to Boeing Read More
Customer Name	Undisclosed Read More
Solution	The quick integration and configuration of the plant floor management system was possible given the turn-key nature of the MES/MOM software, which is accessible from any web browser on any computer, tablet or Smartphone. The client was extremely relieved and impressed when they saw the system installed and operational within four (4) days, i.e. an inexperienced workforce was producing high-quality ‘safety critical’ parts within a week. The solution was to scale-up the proven MES/MOM system in order to ensure plant-wide error-proofing in all processes on the assembly lines, be it by tool or device, or human. The manufacturing execution system contributed to an over-all paradigm shift by introducing a culture of ‘full-accountability’ into the customer’s manufacturing operations. "…PINpoint taught us what accountability of process really means, the financial value of that and how to maximize the benefit of the assembly equipment we already owned." ~ Aerospace OEM Supplier The Aerospace manufacturer was able to use the MES/MOM to configure the communications presented to assembly line workers in a way most meaningful to them, with easy to understand paperless work instructions including pictures, graphics, and videos demonstrating the tasks they are to perform. Line workers were guided step-by-step, with the MES/MOM verifying each and every step for conformity. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Applicable Industries

Aerospace

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Use Cases

Process Control & Optimization

Challenge

This document summarizes the manufacturing execution system (MES), or manufacturing operations management (MOM) solution implemented by an Aerospace parts manufacturer in order to introduce
full-accountability into their assembly processes. The MES/MOM delivered “integrity of process” by providing a control system which managed all aspects of the assembly process; and created a closed-loop of accountability, delivering the desired results every-single-time.

A critical aspect to the achievement of their goal was the management of a new assembly line workforce.
The true test of the dependability on the MES/MOM system was it empowered operators with little to no experience to build sophisticated electronic components to the highest quality standards. It is also noteworthy that the MES/MOM was able to be integrated and operational in a very short time frame in less than four (4) days.

About Customer

Aerospace OEM Electronics Supplier to Boeing

Customer Name

Undisclosed

Solution

The quick integration and configuration of the plant floor management system was possible given the turn-key nature of the MES/MOM software, which is accessible from any web browser on any computer, tablet or Smartphone. The client was extremely relieved and impressed when they saw the system installed and operational within four (4) days, i.e. an inexperienced workforce was producing high-quality ‘safety critical’ parts within a week.

The solution was to scale-up the proven MES/MOM system in order to ensure plant-wide error-proofing in all processes on the assembly lines, be it by tool or device, or human. The manufacturing execution system contributed to an over-all paradigm shift by introducing a culture of ‘full-accountability’ into the customer’s manufacturing operations.

"…PINpoint taught us what accountability of process really means, the financial value of that and how to maximize the benefit of the assembly equipment we already owned."
~ Aerospace OEM Supplier

The Aerospace manufacturer was able to use the MES/MOM to configure the communications presented to assembly line workers in a way most meaningful to them, with easy to understand paperless work instructions including pictures, graphics, and videos demonstrating the tasks they are to perform. Line workers were guided step-by-step, with the MES/MOM verifying each and every step for conformity.

Impact #1	[Efficiency Improvement - Productivity] Workforce was enabled by MES system to quickly produce quality electronics.
Impact #2	[Efficiency Improvement - Quality Assurance] Error-proofing maximized.
Impact #3	[Efficiency Improvement - Productivity] Manufacturing optimization by way of PINpoint 'Production Analytics' feature (manufacturing intelligence).

Impact #1

[Efficiency Improvement - Productivity]
Workforce was enabled by MES system to quickly produce quality electronics.

Impact #2

[Efficiency Improvement - Quality Assurance]
Error-proofing maximized.

Impact #3

[Efficiency Improvement - Productivity]
Manufacturing optimization by way of PINpoint 'Production Analytics' feature (manufacturing intelligence).

Benefit #1	4 days only to implement manufacturing execution system; with inexperienced workers trained and being guided by the MES system to build quality parts by day 5.
Benefit #2	Customer was able to optimize processes (cycle time) further using Production Analytics software.

Benefit #1

4 days only to implement manufacturing execution system; with inexperienced workers trained and being guided by the MES system to build quality parts by day 5.

Benefit #2

Customer was able to optimize processes (cycle time) further using Production Analytics software.

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Aerospace Manufacturer Enabled by Manufacturing Execution System to Produce Safety Critical Electronics

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