EuroWire March 2022

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MES solution for pre-assembly and final assembly in wire processing

In this way, 4Wire EAS can read in master data, article data and order data from PLM and ERP systems, or transmit quality parameters to reporting solutions. Data transmission via file integration is also available as an alternative. Web front-ends are deployed as end- user interfaces, so instead of equipping every workstation with a complete PC, manufacturers can use tablets, which are cheaper and can be transported from one workstation to another. “Many wire processing companies have already successfully unlocked the poten- tial of using a manufacturing execution system in the cutting area,” said Bernd Jost, managing director of DiIT. “They now have the option of taking the next logical step and also controlling and optimising the subsequent processes with a similar system. With 4Wire EAS, a standard solution is now available that guarantees smooth, reliable operation.”

The central elements of the system can be defined from scratch. These include materials, processes, articles, production plans, process-related data, quality control measures and devices. The elements can also be reconfigured at any time, allowing wiring harness manufacturers to react quickly and easily to changed requirements. The software supports the traceability of both products and processes. Manufacturers can trace the composition of each produced article at any time, and can also enhance the model for product traceability with additional process- related data. 4Wire EAS allows a wide range of devices to be connected. The software supports native interfaces from various machine manufacturers, but also features general connectivity solutions for connecting devices with rudimentary or no interface functions. A modern API allows for free integration of the software in existing IT landscapes.

4Wire EAS, from DiIT GmbH, is new manufacturing execution system (MES) software for the wire processing industry that supports the heterogeneous pro- cesses seen in pre-assembly and final assembly. The new solution 4Wire EAS (extended assembly system) is an expansion of DiIT’s manufacturing execution system 4Wire CAO (cutting and assembly optimisation). While CAO maps the cutting area seen at wiring harness manufacturers, for example, the new EAS software supports the subsequent processes in pre-assembly and final assembly. In contrast to the highly automated cut- ting area, the assembly areas are charac- terised by a high degree of heterogeneity. This applies both to materials and articles, and also to processes and devices. With the use of general concepts, the software helps wire processing companies to mas- ter this complex situation and to efficient- ly plan, control, optimise and document their assembly processes.

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March 2022