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stamping dies. The selection follows an evaluation test where the use of DieNc resulted in a 46-percent time savings in linear machin- ing as compared to the operation’s standard process.
facturing ERP and ERP for distribution industries, as well as finan- cial packages, and accounting and small-business software spaces.
MA Automotive Tool and Die is part of MA, a company of Group CLN, an Italian concern active in the automotive industry. The group’s companies produce steel sheetmetal, stamped parts, auto- motive structural modules, wheels and mechanical components.
Epicor also announced the availability of its next-generation Epicor Mattec manufacturing execution system (MES), featuring a new high-performance embedded human-machine interface (HMI) to support improved shop-floor operator productivity and respon- siveness. The embedded HMI gives manufacturers the ability to connect, manage and monitor processes and systems via any browser-enabled computing device. The result is improved real- time visibility with metrics, machine status, instructions, alerts and notifications to keep operators, management and engi- neering apprised of all manufacturing operations.
Smirt, available through Vero Software, is designed to support the manufacturing process of stamping dies and molds. Includ- ed are 3D-based modules for visualization, machining, cost estimation, planning and scheduling.
Vero Software: www.verosoftware.com
Epicor ERP Version 10 Earns TEC Certification
Epicor Mattec can be configured to meet specific needs via con- figurable metrics and charts and through connection to external web services or sites. Manufacturers also can incorporate embedded context-based videos, PDF files and personalized information panels, supporting the move to a paperless shop-floor environment. Featuring pre-built best-practice workflows for standard operations, additional workflows and rich content can be added to improve operator and maintenance responsive- ness and to minimize downtime associated with maintenance, changeovers and setups.
Epicor Software Corp., Austin, TX, a supplier of software for man- ufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, announced that Epicor ERP version 10 has achieved certification by Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC). This latest release of the Epicor enterprise-resource-planning software system has been cer- tified in the discrete manufacturing ERP, mixed-mode manufac- turing ERP, engineer-to-order manufacturing ERP, SMB manu-
Epicor Software Corp.: www.epicor.com
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