Software | November 02, 2006
Valor Chosen by Hitachi France for Optimized Pre-production Engineering
Valor Computerized Systems recently installed its Trilogy 5000 pre-production engineering solution and Valor Parts Library (VPL) at Hitachi's manufacturing facility in Orléans (Loiret), France, where the division specializes in assembling complex boards for Hitachi computer product applications.
This agreement was based on the success of Valor's installations in the US and Japanese operations of Hitachi and provides a common format for these divisions to communicate and share global design and manufacturing data.
Commenting on the deployment of the Valor solutions, Mr Loubat, project engineer at Hitachi, said, "Valor already supplies software to other divisions within the Hitachi Group and their manufacturing software systems have delivered significant productivity gains across manufacturing operations - so they were a perfect choice. Since the implementation we have seen our processing time for machine programs reduced by 50%."
Hitachi needed to replace their existing machine programming system with a more stable solution backed by excellence in customer support, but wanted to continue using their existing machine library data with the new system, therefore requiring an integrated approach. Valor's software automation capabilities fulfilled the required specification providing flexibility and compatibility as well as being supported by a large team with in-depth industry expertise.
"Trilogy 5000 delivers full integration with all other software, retaining all the CAD data with integrity maintained. Their advanced scripting capabilities are very powerful and have allowed for a seamless integration," added Mr Loubat.
"We were experiencing problems generating accurate 3D models and mechanical drawings of the PCA to produce tools such as carrier walls, used to cover reflowed soldered SMD parts during wave soldering. Now the Valor Parts Library provides us with the required accurate, up-to-date information that eliminates this problem, allowing us to generate accurate 3D tools and mechanical drawings for optimized flow soldering," said Mr Loubat about the VPL product.
"Facing shrinking product lifecycles, Valor has provided Hitachi with a solution using intelligent ODB++ data to improve operational and process efficiencies, and minimize down time," said David Bengal, president of Valor Europe. "Hitachi has been pleased with the implementation of our systems and anticipates a return on investment that will be significantly shorter than the expected two years."
The Valor Parts Library is an online data service covering over 36 million accurate component geometries, enhancing DFM verification, component placement and PCB pre-production, providing the most accurate part and package data in an interactive, dynamic format. The VPL is the only parts library that allows users to extract the information needed for accurate cross-correlation of customer provided parts information and vendor information.
Commenting on the deployment of the Valor solutions, Mr Loubat, project engineer at Hitachi, said, "Valor already supplies software to other divisions within the Hitachi Group and their manufacturing software systems have delivered significant productivity gains across manufacturing operations - so they were a perfect choice. Since the implementation we have seen our processing time for machine programs reduced by 50%."
Hitachi needed to replace their existing machine programming system with a more stable solution backed by excellence in customer support, but wanted to continue using their existing machine library data with the new system, therefore requiring an integrated approach. Valor's software automation capabilities fulfilled the required specification providing flexibility and compatibility as well as being supported by a large team with in-depth industry expertise.
"Trilogy 5000 delivers full integration with all other software, retaining all the CAD data with integrity maintained. Their advanced scripting capabilities are very powerful and have allowed for a seamless integration," added Mr Loubat.
"We were experiencing problems generating accurate 3D models and mechanical drawings of the PCA to produce tools such as carrier walls, used to cover reflowed soldered SMD parts during wave soldering. Now the Valor Parts Library provides us with the required accurate, up-to-date information that eliminates this problem, allowing us to generate accurate 3D tools and mechanical drawings for optimized flow soldering," said Mr Loubat about the VPL product.
"Facing shrinking product lifecycles, Valor has provided Hitachi with a solution using intelligent ODB++ data to improve operational and process efficiencies, and minimize down time," said David Bengal, president of Valor Europe. "Hitachi has been pleased with the implementation of our systems and anticipates a return on investment that will be significantly shorter than the expected two years."
The Valor Parts Library is an online data service covering over 36 million accurate component geometries, enhancing DFM verification, component placement and PCB pre-production, providing the most accurate part and package data in an interactive, dynamic format. The VPL is the only parts library that allows users to extract the information needed for accurate cross-correlation of customer provided parts information and vendor information.
Chinese memory companies arrange trial production to begin in 2H/18
China has entered the semiconductor sector and focused on the development of domestic memory industry. The three key players are YMTC, Innotron (Hefei Chang Xin) and JHICC, which work on NAND Flash, mobile DRAM and...
Schweizer increase turnover to EUR 120.9 million
The Schweizer Group closed the accounts in 2017 with a record turnover of EUR 120.9 million...
Are we ready for Air Taxi Services?
Volocopter certainly believes we are. The German company presented a vision that integrates air taxis into existing transportation systems to provide additional mobility for up to 10'000 passengers per day with a single point to...
Flir Systems completes strategic investment in DroneSense
Flir has completed a strategic investment in DroneSense, the makers of a software platform...
Emerson to acquire Tools & Test equipment business from Textron
Emerson has signed an agreement to purchase the Tools and Test Equipment (Tools...
TTM completes acquisition of Anaren
PCB manufacturer, TTM Technologies has completed its acquisition of Anaren, Inc. The...
Robots create jobs – new research
At 309 units per 10'000 employees, robot density in German manufacturing industry...
EDA industry revenue up 10.7% YoY in Q4/2017
The Electronic Design Automation (EDA) industry revenue for Q4/2017 increased...
Cobham wins KF-X multirole fighter oxygen system contract
Cobham has received a contract from Korean Aerospace Industries Ltd (KAI) to design and supply a pilot Oxygen System for the future KF-X, an advanced multirole fighter aircraft currently under development.
PCB growth takes a break in February 2018
PCB manufacturers in the European D/A/CH region reported on February sales figures that were ten percent lower than those registered for January 2018. However, compared YoY, figures were 6.2 percent higher.
Tempo builds new factory in San Francisco
EMS-provider Tempo has closed a USD 20 million Series B financing round to increase its...
Manz with order from e-mobility sector
Manz has received an order for a standard production line from a European customer in the...
STI awarded the new Aerospace accreditation
UK based contract electronics manufacturer, Surface Technology International Ltd...
Finland wants to take the lead on the European battery market
Evertiq has over the course of the last year reported on several major investments regarding...
ABB and a smooth ride on water
The company has demonstrated a new futuristic, zero-emission new design of water taxi, called...
IPTE expands location in Romania
IPTE Factory Automation says that the company has expanded its production location in...
Fineline VAR acquires Prestwick Circuits
Fineline VAR Ltd, the UK subsidiary of Fineline Global, have acquired fellow UK...
Semiconductor leaders’ market shares surge over the past 10 years
The top-5 semiconductor suppliers accounted for 43% of the world’s semiconductor sales...
Scanfil to help Coloreel to disrupt the textile industry
Contract manufacturer Scanfil will manufacture the Coloreel Embroline which aims to...
List: Europe's biggest EMS providers 2017
Manufacturing Market Insider recently released its top 50 list of the worlds biggest EMS...
Related news
Most Read
Load more news
Comments