PanaCIM-EE Gen2: Smart Factory Software Suite

FeaturesThe Manufacturing Operations Optimiser (MFO) is a newly developed product for drawing up production plans required  for on-site  operations  to  reduce the man-hours needed for the production  plan  and,  at  the same time, to enhance production efficiency. MFO creates detailed schedules for productions and pre-set-up operations and calculates the required resources for production by simulating the manufacturing process  of  the  entire  SMT production floor.  By simulating the planned  production, the  MFO  answers questions about estimated  production  completion, indicates which  production  sequence is to  be  used for higher efficiency, proposes optimal machine set-up for higher efficiency, and indicates the number of staff needed to  achieve  the  plan.  MFO  models  the  required  production  line, taking  into  account errors that can occur at the production machines, such as parts exchange. It optimises production taking into  account multiple  production  lines.  The  off-line  set-up  sequence  can  be  optimised  to  adjust  the requirement  of  staff  and  material. MFO  support  is  not  limited  to  machines  of the NPM-series  but also  supports  CMand  DT-series  machines  and  screen  printers. It also supports non-Panasonic equipment such as SPI, AOI, reflow ovens, screen printers and others.

Panasonic manufacturing operations optimizer (MFO) is the line management system to create detailed production schedules including pre-set-up operations. Those production plans are mandatory to optimize manufacturing processes and thus improves cycle times and production efficiency. It also calculates the number of operators required by simulating the entire SMT manufacturing operation.  Image of the systemMFO provides clear and easy to understand plans for production, process set-up and operator management plus simulation reports.

Beside this, it provides various optimization function, like mounting process, production plan, production-set-up plan and operator count, including a table of function list and machines.  

Featuressmart-factory-solutions software panacim-logo-02In order to make electronics manufacturing more efficient, digital planning tools and reliable data management are becoming increasingly important. This applies not only to individual systems, but to entire production lines, in which the data of each individual machine is included in the analysis. To achieve this, Panasonic developed the line management system PanaCIM-EE. With PanaCIM-EE, higher production rates and reduced cycle times can be achieved to make electronics production even more efficient and reliable. The PanaCIM-EE provides an integrated management of an entire SMT floor and achieves enhanced quality, reduced costs and increased floor productivity. This includes 8 functions, like traceability, production analysis plus monitoring and dispatching, material control and verification, maintenance management and the handling of production changeovers, linked to the customer system.

Application examplessmart-factory-solutions software_panacim application-01PREDICTIVE MANAGEMENT OF PARTS EXHAUST AND AUTOMATIC PARTS OUTPUT(Material Verification + Material Control) No waiting for parts to be supplied due to“No Parts"! Realize Reduce labor resources and Productivity improvement ! smart-factory-solutions software panacim application-02COMPONENT SUPPLY NAVIGATOR(Production Monitoring and Dispatch / Component Supply Navigator option) Reduction of the duration of machine downtime caused by parts exhaust by 73.1%*As a result of (1), the operating ratio increased by 10%**May vary depending on your operating environment. System configuration examplessmart-factory-solutions software panacim system-configuration-01CM SERIES LINEPanaCIM-EE server (app server + controller server)PanaCIM maintenance serverPT interface (communication with PT200)*System configuration differs depending on applied machine. For details, contact your local distributor or sales representative.

Featuressmart-factory-solutions software panacim-logo-02PanaCIM-EE Gen2 is the next generation of PanaCIM-EE, which allows for more efficient electronics manufacturing. This digital planning tool is necessary to enable reliable data management. This applies not only to individual systems, but to entire production lines, in which the data of each individual machine is included in the analysis. In addition, data from reports and management are included in the planning. This allows higher production rates and shorter cycle times to be achieved to make electronics production even more efficient and reliable. The PanaCIM-EE Gen2 is the next generation of a smart factory solution, connecting the shop floor with overall the management system. This includes precise inventory management, maximized factory performance based on a continuous production, total traceability, real time monitoring and optimization and an accurate in-time material supply. Material verificationMaterial controlTraceabilityProduction monitoring/dispatchProduction analysisMaintenanceEnterprise link

FeaturesThe revolutionary integrated  line  management  system  is  the basis for  controlling the  entire  production line. It  is  not limited  to  Panasonic machines but  also  integrates  third-party  equipment such as PCB transfer systems, laser markers, AOI, SPI and ovens. Conventional systems require a number of PCs to control different machine types from different suppliers. The iLNB controls the entire line with only one PC.  iLNB  significantly improves overall  productivity.  Production  data  and  production  changeover  of  all equipment, such as Panasonic’s placement machines as well as non-Panasonic machines including AOI, SPI, reflow  ovens  and  others,  can  be  controlled.  All  collected  data  are  transferred  to  a remote central computer. Small  errors such  as pick-up  errors  can  be recovered from  that  central  point.  Automatic production changeover is also possible. With the iLNB, users can manage automatic product changeovers and have an E-Link which provides an interface for information input and output, for machine control, management of components per feeder, and communication with a GEM/PLC. iLNB provides total control of the production line by interfacing between Panasonic and non-Panasonic machines, acting as one-stop channel. With the iLNB Users can manage automatic product changeovers and have an E-Link which provides an interface for information in- and output, for machine control, management of component per feeder and a communication to GEM/PLC. Automatic changeover Registration of automatic changeover recipeLine automatic changeoverAutomatic changeover monitoringLine operation monitoringE-Link interface for Information inputDownload / edit of scheduleE-Link interface for Information outputOperational information outputTrace information outputMachine status outputE-Link interface for machine controlMachine interlock; production start controlE-Link interface for feeder writeWriting of component data by an external systemCommunications to GEM/PLCSECS2/GEM communicationOPC communicationIO/RS-232C communication

FeaturesThe line management system NPM-DGS provides various features, like the Multi-CAD import, tact simulations, a component library of all pick and place machines, displaying of placement and inspection head data on the display during operation, production data optimization and an optional off-line component data creation to make the work preparation as easy as possible, by guaranteeing an improved and more efficient placement process. NPM-DGS offers to create off-line component data and improves productivity and the data generation workflow. A parts library for the entire shop floor can be centrally managed. With simulations the total operating rate of the production line can be checked. With the MJS-function the feeder replacement can be reduced. The PPD/LWS Editor helps to quickly and easily edit the production data. Multi-CAD importMost CAD data formats can be imported through macro definitions. A polarity check in performed in advance. Optional off-line component data creationDGS works with any flatbed scannerand offers the ability  to create off-line component data or with the NPM off-line camera unit to improve productivity and  quality of the data generation workflow Component library A parts library for all placement equipment in the entire shop floor can be centrally managed, even including data from the CM series. SimulationCheck the tact simulation in advance on the screen and improve the total operating rate of the line. Mix Job Setter (MJS)A common feeder arrangement is advantageous when manufacturing multiple different products, since the reduction in feeder replacement time increases productivity. PPD/LWS EditorReduce loss times by quickly and easily editing the production data of the placement and inspection heads on the PC screen during production.