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Factory Digitalization - mycronic partnership - CONNECTIVITY
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The best way to begin any factory digitalization initiative is with a collaborative, open connectivity solution
The best way to begin any factory digitalization initiative is with a collaborative, open connectivity solution
April 11, 2023
In electronics manufacturing, connectivity is the foundational element to establish any Industry 4.0 or factory digitalization initiative. Without connectivity, it is impossible to collect and share accurate and real-time data from the production floor. These data are the lifeblood for any type of software algorithm, ranging from the simplest KPI dashboard or traceability report to the most advanced closed-loop feedback system using advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. No matter the extent of the smart factory dream, every electronics manufacturer needs connectivity.
To ensure that electronics manufacturers can successfully achieve their smart factory goals, regardless of their production type or size, Mycronic partnered with Cogiscan to co-develop MYPro Connect. This software solution enables Mycronic’s SPI, AOI, jet printing, and placement equipment to dialogue with any enterprise system (MES, ERP) using IPC-CFX communication protocol. Designed for plug-and-play deployment, MYPro Connect is a lightweight, small footprint solution with no added infrastructure required.
It’s not always easy for machine vendors like Mycronic to provide holistic connectivity solutions across the factory as most electronics manufacturers have disparate and autonomous machines from a variety of vendors. To help overcome this major hurdle of providing custom integrations, Mycronic leveraged Cogiscan’s flexible and modular factory connectivity solution to ensure compatibility to IPC-CFX.
“We are committed to helping our customers achieve their factory digitalization strategy, regardless of their production volume and product mix. With Cogiscan’s vendor-neutral approach and established technical reputation, they were the clear choice to help us develop the MYPro Connect solution to provide our customers with immediate IPC-CFX connectivity, and to deliver regular updates as the protocol evolves.”
Wolfgang Heinecke
Head of Product Management
MYCRONIC
Head of Product Management
MYCRONIC
With Cogiscan’s 20+ year history of providing unparalleled access to the most complete data sources for various machine brands and models, they were able to quickly deliver a flexible, cost-effective connectivity solution for Mycronic and their customers.
“We had a fantastic experience collaborating with Mycronic’s technical team. They were incredibly well organized and very responsive – they were always willing to provide better access on the machine side to allow us to quickly verify our coding and ensure compliance with the IPC-CFX standard.”
Julie Cliche-Dubois
Product Manager, Analytics & Connectivity
COGISCAN
Product Manager, Analytics & Connectivity
COGISCAN
Factory digitalization looks different for every customer – influenced by a variety of factors including industry vertical, geographic location, machine installed base, and cashflow – it’s critical that electronics manufacturing suppliers remain flexible and technology-independent in their offerings. The MYPro Connect joint-development project with Cogiscan and Mycronic perfectly highlights how two industry leaders collaborated productively together to offer end-customers the critical infrastructure of simple connectivity to properly enable any smart factory strategy.
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