Building it in

Siemens Energy & Automation has agreed to incorporate the statistical process control products Applied Stat (real time SPC) and Analyst (offline SQC) from Applied Statistics into its line of PC-based Automation products.

The Applied Stat (real time SPC) and Analyst (offline SQC) packages leverage standard Microsoft interfaces to incorporate real time data into Siemens line of industrial automation software products, including SIMATIC WinCC (HMI software) and SIMATIC WinAC (PC based control software). Applied Stat and Analyst allow Siemens to extend its product offering into MES-centric applications.

Real-time SPC is the preferred way to control manufacturing quality. The SAP certified, Applied Stats SPC package supports to acquire and analyse quality metrics within the manufacturing process. It can immediately detect the slightest drift from optimum production values and helps to analyse for cause.

Applied Stats connects to the widest array of devices in the industry through which measurements are recorded and analysed instantly, automatically displaying the resulting quality information. Quality managers have access to the full analysis capability of the software and the ability to filter or lock out undesired data.

The Analyst offers all of the statistical analysis features of the Applied Stats real-time SPC system and is designed as an off line analysis and setup tool which works from historical data extracted from databases and files. Direct access to SIMATIC WinCC's standard SQL database supports tight integration and direct use of shop floor historical data.

The SPC/SQC package is designed for use in a wide range of industries such as automotive and food and beverage, pharmaceutical, fabrication, chemical or plastics.

For more information, call 1-800-964-4114, or e-mail seainfo@icn.siemens.com