Assembléon Launches ASM v.2.0
Published: 14 November 2005
by Staff
Can move many production preparation functions off-line, said to assure error-free set-ups and eliminate bottlenecks and component starvation.
Rapid NPI is achieved by decoupling preparation tasks from board production through off-line implementation of operations such as creation of vision files and data preparation, electrical verification of R, C and L values, and checking of the barcodes on reels. Provides a central database for programs and vision files.
Has production scheduling and line optimization functionality, eliminating bottlenecks that impact production volume and time. It generates placement programs and feeder set-ups for every machine in the production line. A feeder viewer enables analysis and allows dynamic re-assignment of feeders.
Features off-line and on-line verification of set-ups, with an optional CLi interface using RFID technology for automatic set-up verification. Provides line control and data transfer with all machines in the line, with functionality including production line start/stop, upload/download of programs and component database information to the line, MIS data download and line warm-up. Optionally enables remote line monitoring and operation.
Data from set-up verification supports logistics by monitoring component usage and tracking inventory, issuing an alert on potential shortages to avert component starvation. Timely information to the operator indicates how many boards can still be produced or how many production hours remain with the available on-machine component inventory. The component tracking software also forms the foundationfor the lot traceability system, which tracks production details on a real-time basis for possible future product recalls.
Manufacturers can choose the entry level which meets their current requirements and add hardware and software modules.
Those at Productronica this week can view the suite at Stand A4.179.
Assembléon, assembleon.com
