The Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence division has announced the launch of a new version of its HxGN Smart Quality software for online management of measurement resources and quality data. This software solution is designed to help manufacturers use aggregated quality data to optimize processes. Based on a single platform for the management of measurement resources and product quality, HxGN Smart Quality standardizes data from systems used at different sites, providing consistent quality information across the company. This latest update incorporates new features to help manufacturers improve equipment efficiency, assess manufacturing process capability, and manage documents and workflows.
The new edition of HxGN Smart Quality includes OEE functions for all machines connected to HxGN Smart Quality. This enables manufacturers to evaluate and compare overall equipment efficiency using standard parameters. Providing information on availability and performance, it supports root cause analysis to determine the origin of a malfunction in an individual part of the equipment, in line with the principles of total productive maintenance. The software's enhanced document management and workflow tools enable manufacturers to set up efficient measurement processes and minimize the risk of common operational errors. The user interface has also been enhanced with an individually configurable dashboard. Other user-friendly features, such as the ability to display part assembly instructions within the INSPECT module, simplify workshop operations. HxGN Smart's statistical process control functions have been complemented by Q-DAS Monitoring, which provides near real-time visualization of measurement and process data. The software's connectivity features enable it to interface directly with Heidenhain CNC controllers, opening up new possibilities for data exchange with production equipment.
" HxGN Smart Quality was created to make better use of quality data within the manufacturing process by connecting equipment and automatically aggregating and structuring data in a standard format so that it can be used to make improvements.explains Benjamin Bickel, HxGN Smart Quality Product Manager. In this version, we've really focused on equipment efficiency, with new resource management tools designed to evaluate and improve utilization and performance in relation to the environment. Together with the software's effective tools for studying manufacturing process capability, this new functionality offers great benefits to manufacturers who need to streamline processes to remain competitive. "
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