Robert Bosch GmbH Extends Use of Tecnomatix eMPower Solution for Production Optimization
NASHUA, N.H.--June 10, 2003--Tecnomatix Technologies Ltd. , the driving force in Manufacturing Process Management (MPM), today announced that Robert Bosch GmbH, a world-leading supplier of automotive technology, is extending its use of eM-RealNC software from Tecnomatix to production plants in Germany, France, Italy, Turkey, the Czech Republic, USA and Japan. What started as a pilot numerical-controlled (NC) application in Bosch's central location for research and advanced development in Schwieberdingen, Germany, has developed into a standard NC simulation technology for the optimization of metal-working production throughout Bosch.
Simulation with eM-RealNC enables detailed analysis and optimization of NC programs, taking into consideration the entire manufacturing environment - including machines, clamping devices, workpieces and tools. Two substantial application scenarios have resulted from this: Before the start of production, the simulation system can be used to verify newly provided NC programs, accelerating the production start-up of new products. After production start-up, NC programs can be further optimized and the throughput of production plants increased.
Bosch has experienced reductions of up to 90 percent in ramp-up times for new NC programs, as well as up to 15 percent reductions in cycle times. In one example, production capacity in one manufacturing plant was so extensively enhanced that even after an increase of customer release orders, no additional machines had to be procured.
"Our use of this software has continuously grown as Tecnomatix has proven to be a reliable partner over the years. With eM-RealNC, treatment process optimization can be accomplished with very good results," said Franz Imhof, project leader with Robert Bosch GmbH.
"The global competitive situation forces enterprises in the manufacturing industry to produce ever more efficiently in the face of continuous or rising quality requirements," said Harel Beit-On, chairman and CEO of Tecnomatix Technologies Ltd. "Standardizing on eMPower eM-RealNC makes it possible for Bosch to significantly increase existing production capacity without additional investment."
About Tecnomatix Technologies
Tecnomatix Technologies Ltd. is the driving force in Manufacturing Process Management (MPM). Today's leading global manufacturers are adopting MPM solutions to expand revenue potential and reduce costs by accelerating product introductions, shortening time to volume, and optimizing production execution. eMPower enables our customers to succeed with its collaborative, open platform and applications for defining, simulating, managing, and executing manufacturing processes across the extended enterprise. For more information on eMPower Box Build, eM-Quality and other eMPower products and solutions for MPM, please visit www.tecnomatix.com.
About Robert Bosch GmbH:
As second-largest supplier worldwide of automotive technology, Bosch employs 144,700 people. In 2002 the company achieved revenues of 23.3 billion Euro with products for the automotive industry. The four biggest business segments are injection technology for combustion engines (diesel and gasoline); systems for active and passive security in the car (brakes, ABS, traction slip control, electro-hydraulic brakes SBC, airbag control); electrical machines (starter, generators, motors); and products for mobile communication (radios, navigation and information systems for the driver). Bosch manufactures automotive products at 119 sites throughout the world.
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