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BURLINGTON, Ontario, Dec. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- PINpoint Information Systems
(http://www.pinpointinfo.com/), Inc. Burlington, Ontario, has announced the release of Andon 3D, a
cutting-edge manufacturing software which is the industries most evolved for assembly line
communications, product tracking, and manufacturing reporting. Much more than traditional andon
systems that feature stack lights and push buttons, Andon 3D is able to provide manufactures
valuable insight into their manufacturing operations, essential information they need to know on how
an assembly line is really running in order to maximize error-proofing and improve quality.
Andon 3D is a tool set that identifies the myriad of every day scenarios that play out on the assembly
line; it then provides manufacturers instant visibility of that information. It helps manufacturers
visualize every action, good or bad, that has a direct impact on efficiency. Manufacturers can now
easily meet their daily demands of quality, efficiency and flexibility with an out-of-the-box
software solution. Andon 3D is a modern approach to every day manufacturing challenges and it is
essential for improving Goal, Planned, Actual and OEE targets.
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At the foundation of Andon 3D technology is PINpoint's Manufacturing Execution System (MES) called
MES PRO: a long-term proven web based configurable plant floor management solution. Andon 3D
includes many of the features found in the MES system, which makes it the ideal entry to develop
your future manufacturing execution system strategy. It includes features like SmartBuild, which
Engineering managers can access by opening a website to visualize and configure assembly line
operations in real-time from any computer, tablet or Smartphone.
On the assembly line, station operators interact with their own SmartScreen touch displays at each
work station. They provide the line worker info she/he needs to complete assembly process steps,
and the timing. It also presents the line worker with Andon help buttons for when issues arise, as
when time is running out, in order to call for help to avoid a line stoppage. Please see Figure 1 for
additional SmartScreen features.
From OEE to Waterfall Reports, operating efficiency is the focus of any good manufacturing
operation. The problem is that most manufacturing management systems lack the sophistication to
generate data with the resolution to provide meaningful metrics from the shop floor. Andon 3D puts
performance metrics forefront for all to see; they are displayed on every operator's SmartScreen user
interface so there is no question as to how work is progressing compared to cycle time.
"…just open a web browser to start optimizing; drag-and-drop to create an assembly line, to add
products, schedule production, and track your products. The data captured from production is
available for analysis in real time, and is invaluable for improvements in manufacturing to occur," said
Rob MacMillan, President of PINpoint.
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ABOUT PINPOINT
Headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, PINpoint services industry globally from their offices
in Canada, the United States, and China. For more information, please contact PINpoint at +1 905-
639-8787, sales@PINpointinfo.com (http://www.prnewswire.com/news-
releases/mailto:sales@PINpointinfo.com) or visit their website http://pinpointinfo.com
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