Mechanical Technology October 2015

⎪ Computer-aided engineering ⎪

ATS announces statistical process control software

A pplied Tech Systems (ATS) is proud to announce the acquisi- tion of the real-time SPC mea- surement software package, QS-Pro (formerly known as Cadar), from DTS Digital in the United Kingdom. This software solution is now being introduced under the new brand name of ATS SPC. ATS SPC is a comprehensive statisti- cal process control software measure- ment and analysis application, in which results are displayed in real-time. ATS SPC offers drag and drop visual con- figuration and an infinitely customisable screen, creating intuitive and recogni- sable measurement reports. Features include: • Real time direct measurement. • Drag and drop visual setup. • Powerful multiple feature handling. • Multiple views. • Statistical data collection and analysis. • Serial numbering and data tagging for traceability. • 6 sigma, QS9001, ISO16949 com- pliance.

• MS Office software compatibility. • Full multi-tasking capabilities. “This new addition helps to build on ATS’s strong offerings in software products. There is already a wealth of knowledge and experience within ATS with regards to attribute and variable data (ATS Inspect), operational data such as OEE (ATS Intelligence) and dimensional data (ATS CM4D) so ATS SPC is in good company,” says Paul Bron, director of global operations. “Whatever the industry, ATS SPC has a solution that will fit its needs and will provide a return on investment from the very first measurement by strengthening 6 Sigma processes,” he adds. ATS is an Independent Solution Provider, with more than 27 years of experience and a wealth of experience undertaking continuous improvement initiatives and Manufacturing IT solution design, deployments and 24/7 support assignments. Its solutions are available in South Africa from Cape Town-based ATS, Applied Tech Systems. q

Available for use via tablets, ATS SPC is a comprehensive statistical process control software measurement and analysis application.

Features include, amongst others, real time direct measurement and statistical data col- lection and analysis.

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