MES Module Quality Assurance (QA)

A paperless factory is still out of reach in some places – a mixture of Excel spreadsheets and Word documents that have to be filled out by hand is still the norm. This applies to numerous production companies – irrespective of industry and size. In addition, machine operators themselves have to ensure that the inspection intervals are adhered to and make decisions about the quality of the produced goods (“okay”/”not okay”). Apart from the use of resources and the time expended, a constant potential for error therefore accompanies data acquisition – from complying with inspection intervals to precise logging and evaluation. FASTEC offers an attractive answer to the complex issues named above: The newly developed quality module is paperless, precise and highly configurable. In combination with the module Production Data Acquisition (PDA) your digital order documentation gets off to a good start. Following a holistic and consistent approach, the first version of the new module already offers significantly more functions than many common SPC tools. While SPC is primarily concerned with the manual acquisition of variable and attributive characteristics, the quality module offers a number of additional functions, such as the digitization of set-up checklists.

Different characteristics defined in an inspection plan can be checked at self-defined intervals. In addition, process and quality checks can be partially automated and carried out without the machine operators. This is possible, for example, when checking the Lot codes using a stationary scanner. The range of possible inspection point creations meets all requirements: Automated triggers for digital monitoring, for instance of time, working operation, quantity and condition, ensure consistent quality controls and increase transparency in production. In combination with the creation of individual inspection plans to define step sequences, variable and attributive and comparative characteristics as well as extensive options for text and numerical entry, the paperless factory is noticeably and profitably within reach.

The digitalized and automated order documentation not only eliminates manual transmission orders, it also saves you time. The machine operator can focus on his actual work. Furthermore, the quality module shows its advantages in audits: At the push of a button and without taking a long time searching in folders, the relevant documentation can be consistently reviewed.