Jun 13, 2003
The use of the interface will add extra value to Valor and Universal proposals, and allows each company to independently configure an optimal solution to meet customer requirements to integrate different Software systems. Valor will gain a standard interface to the Dimensions package provided by Universal, which enables direct interfaces between various manufacturing software vendors and factory business and management systems. This solution will be especially attractive to customers who need machine programming solutions for assembly lines that have machines supplied by multiple vendors. The standard interface will allow Trilogy 5000 to connect directly to Universal manufacturing equipment via the Dimensions suite of software products. The interface with the DDM (Dimensions Database Management) tool in particular, will allow Valor to provide a closed-loop feedback mechanism from Universal assembly machines into Valor's centralized machine-vendor-independent MSM parts data control solution.
Universal's Dimensions Data Management system will interface with the Valor Trilogy 5000 NPI engineering system to drive Universal assembly lines from integrated ODB++(X) and VPL data intelligence. This interface will allow customers using DDM and DPO for machine programming to download new component and product information directly from the VPL. It also provides an efficient method of delivering panel layout, fiducial locations, part locations, and rotations into the Universal machine and line programming processes.
Julian Coates, Executive Vice President at Valor in charge of product management and corporate marketing said, "We are excited to be making these interfaces to the Universal assembly machines with the standard interfaces through Universal's Dimensions software suite. This allows Valor to deliver substantial extra value to downstream line-level operations in terms of validated and integrated engineering data, with additional value from the VPL also built-in. Our policy is to work with leading machine vendors to generate the maximum possible efficiencies for end-users, and we are sure that the best approach is via the standard Interface that Universal has provided through the Dimensions Manufacturing Automation Software suite."
Peter Bollinger, the Manager Systems Software Products and India Operations for Universal Instruments said, "The interface between Valor and the Dimensions Software Suite will allow our customers to greatly enhance NPI efficiency by introducing new components and products to Universal placement machines directly from the vendor. The Dimensions Software Suite provides a pathway between our world class manufacturing platforms and the business and engineering systems, such as Trilogy 5000 from Valor, that run our customers' factories."
About Valor Computerized Systems
Valor Computerized Systems [FWB: VCR, VACS] is the leader in integrated software solutions throughout the design-through-manufacturing electronics supply chain. Valor is a publicly listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The company's powerful software tools, based on ODB++, the Valor-funded data format that has quickly become the format of choice for high-level data exchange, ensure the rapid transfer of optimized data from the design through manufacturing stages. Enterprise 3000 DFM system for physical design verification, Trilogy 5000 for assembly and test engineering, and the unique Valor Parts Library on-line data service are utilized by designers and engineers to deliver enhanced productivity, higher yields, shorter cycle times and increased product quality. All Valor products are sold and supported by a worldwide network that includes global subsidiary offices, VARs and OEM channels. More information about the company can be found at http://www.valor.com
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