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VMANAGE

vManage presents a complete view of the manufacturing process

vManage provides a complete shop floor control and material management solution that is a key component of the Mentor Graphics manufacturing execution suite for dynamic assembly. vManage is used by leading electronics manufacturers to achieve higher levels of profitability by providing a unique set of tools that form a cornerstone of their Lean manufacturing strategy - increasing inventory turns & OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) - while providing full traceability of their materials and manufacturing processes.

Solution Capabilities

Features Include:

Foolproof material registration

Input data from 1D or 2D scanners or via keyboard

Optimized preparation of material for manufacturing floor

Verification that correct feeder type is used

Complete offline setup verification support

Easy set-up and splicing verification on SMT machines

Verification that correct material is at the right manual assembly station in the right bin

Forced scanning of serialized parts

Component blocking and AVL control

Full RoHS compliancy control

Stops machine / operator if incorrect material is loaded

Closed loop materia/stencil verification on screen printers

Complete real time monitoring of machines/work cells

Monitoring of material consumption and scrap rates

Automated interfaces to AOI, AXI, and ATE equipment

Efficient data collection from Manual inspection stations

Paperless diagnosis and closed loop repair

Full test history for each board and assembly, including repair loops, is stored in knowledge base

Knowledge base recommendation for best repair action including Causer operation analysis to speed through failure confirmations

Repair actions verification

Forces 100% testing of a lot if sample testing indicates that theAQL (Acceptable Quality Level) will not be met

Work In Process tracking of every work order, board and system being inspected, tested, and repaired

Full box-build genealogy including capture of multi-level BOM from ERP

Complete device/work order history for field return, warranty management and RMA support

Automated document delivery of specific test, inspection instructions and process/assembly operations to manufacturing operators

Optional confirmation that operator has viewed instructions

Tools for importing and editing operation plans

Process route enforcement generates alarms if defective boards or assemblies continue through the process without being successfully repaired

Full range of quality reports: Yield, Pass/Fail, Defect Pareto, DPM, First Pass Yield, with drill down analysis

Web based reporting

Interfaces to ERP systems

Work Order management, support for manufacturing process and procedure

Solution Benefits

Major Product Benefits:

Assurance that production is set-up right the first time

Higher manufacturing productivity (improved OEE)

Avoidance of defects caused by overexposed MSD components

Complete real-time visibility of manufacturing performance

Modular and scalable

Centralized Database

Increased Inventory Turns – reduced WIP, reduced inventory

Complete traceability lowers costs of an unexpected product recall and helps manage supplier quality

Support for companies’ Lean Manufacturing implementations