How software can make manufacturing efficient

By OEM Update Editorial May 12, 2017 12:39 pm IST

This article talks about how advanced software help to create more efficient manufacturing.

Today Information Technology (IT) is revolutionising the manufacturing industry. Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming integral part of smart factory.

Software are becoming increasingly important in enhancing machine-to-machine communication that enables efficient ‘Connected Factory’. Predictive Maintenance is one of the major outcomes of using software in manufacturing process. 3D Printing powered with high-end software enables rapid prototyping thereby increases productivity at lesser production cost.

According to Vineet Seth, Managing Director – South Asia and Middle East, Mastercam APAC, “One of the most important information any plant manager or a business owner requires each day, is a process dashboard that will help them analyse critical parameters in their manufacturing process. Doing so, will help them make informed decisions at the right time, thereby avoiding delays, losses and mishaps. They can do this by employing traditional methods, which is of course, expensive, time consuming and prone to manual errors, or, can invest in the right software or IT platform which is faster, more accurate and comparatively, less expensive.”

Software has many potential areas of application in the manufacturing environment, across diverse functions and processes. Training, lifecycle management, knowledge management, analytics are some of the areas where existing manufacturing data can be used to optimise products and processes. Computer Aided Design, engineering, machining, metrology and integrated manufacturing are areas where software assists in simplifying as well as speeding up product and component manufacturing. It also enables teams to work seamlessly, across distance and time-zone barriers. Statistical Process Control (SPC) helps manage and control processes.

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