Advanced MES system features many benefits for manufacturers

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December 2001 SCADA/HMI

USDATA says it has identified and addressed shortcomings of MES products in existence up to now.

These are:

* Typically require custom integration from the manufacturer.

* The software design is closed platform.

* Integration to realtime data is limited and customised.

* Products are derived from integration jobs.

* High cost of initial implementation.

* High cost of ongoing ownership.

* NT products are UNIX ports.

Taking up the challenge to solve the problems resulting from the above, the company applied Microsoft's Windows DNA Infrastructure to their own breakthrough architecture, building a solution from scratch. This product was called Xfactory.

Solutions to common problems when utilising Xfactory's features

Xfactory derives its strength from these features:

* Self-configuring clients.

* All data stored in static schema database.

* Consistent object-oriented design simplifies all levels of integration.

* Integration to realtime data is open to all ActiveX compliant software.

* Has the ability to logically model unique and complex applications.

* Scalability is a natural product of the n-tiered system design.

* Template tools can be developed for defined niche markets.

* Can support the majority of plant operations functions.

* 100% compliance with Microsoft standards.

USDATA reports that great success has been had, with many users around the world making effective use of the advantages afforded by Xfactory.

"Xfactory redefines the Manufacturing Execution System application space by optimally leveraging Microsoft technologies and the Windows DNA platform." - Marcus Schmidt, Industry Marketing Manager, Microsoft.

"We selected the USDATA solution because we were looking for a product that allowed for both growth and agility and could improve production across multiple plants." - Mike Ward, Vice President, Jabil.

"We believe that in using Xfactory visual object modelling we can develop a highly sophisticated MES application in a very short time frame compared to other development tools we have used in the past." - Dawn Garrett, IT Project Manager, Power Engineers.

"USDATA's Xfactory and Connector products are regarded as one of the most flexible, easily integrated, and multi-functional solutions that are part of the Compaq NonStop eBusiness solution for manufacturers." - Richard Powers, Vice President, Compaq.

See table for solutions to common problems when utilising Xfactory's features.

The product is available locally from Silicon Systems.

Silicon Systems

(012) 664 0598

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