August, 2017
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middleware as the de-facto standard for connectivity between machines and enterprise systems. The Co- NECT technology is based on a proven and mature platform with a
Industry 4.0 environment without tying their hands with only one MES software vendor.”
Bjorn Dahle. “One of the biggest drags on this industry trend is the valid concern over data security and hacking. But, when looking at the explosive growth in cloud services and data analytics around the world, it looks like individuals and compa- nies seem more and more willing to manage such risks. I think that smart manufacturing is headed towards a tipping point this year for several reasons. First, the value proposition is
compelling. Whether considering a full-blown smart enterprise or incre-
Bjorn Dahle, CEO, KIC.
mental steps towards higher level of automation, the technology has a huge potential in driving out waste and increasing profit and competitive- ness. Waste as in unnecessary down- time, inefficient NPI, manual tasks, wasted time looking for materials or information, energy inefficiency, scrap and rework, and much more. What’s more, EMS companies
transitioning their factories to smart operations are quickly attracting new clients, and putting pressure on their competitors to do the same or be left behind. The continued trend towards miniaturization of electronics is
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Francois Monette, cofounder and VP of sales and marketing, Cogiscan.
large library of machine and soft- ware interfaces. It supports all exist- ing and future industry standards, including SECS/GEM, CAMX, ZVEI, JSON, etc., as well as proprietary interfaces from leading vendors. It allows manufacturers to select best- of-breed solutions to build their own
EPE Adds HALT and HASS Capabilities
Manchester, NH — EPE Corporation is strategically adding advanced environmental stress screening capa- bilities with a HALT and HASS sys- tem from Cincinnati Sub Zero (CSZ). The HALT and HASS chambers
incorporate a high level of technology and quality for optimum reliability testing. The system combines a broad range of temperature and vibration capabilities, which help to ensure excellent product reliability from both design and process stand- points.
Over the past year, EPE has
made several other capital invest- ments, including the purchase of a Pemtron 3D SPI system, a Nordson DAGE XD7600NT Ruby X-ray inspection system, Pillarhouse Jade MKII selective soldering, and a Nordson ASYMTEK Spectrum S-920 liquid dispensing machine for under- fill applications. EPE Corporation has been a
trusted, high-reliability EMS provider since 1965. EPE is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) located in Manchester, New Hampshire, and focuses on the high-reliability markets of defense, aerospace, medical, robotics, industri- al, RF communications, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Contact: EPE Corp., 645 Harvey
Road, Manchester, NH 03103 % 603-669-9181
E-mail:
tbell@epecorp.com Web:
www.epecorp.com
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