GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms this week rolled out a new version of its Proficy Tracker manufacturing execution application, a mainstay of the company’s Production Management suite.
Version 7.5 adds an order execution layer and the ability to handle high-speed assembly in discrete environments. It is the first enhancement to 7.0, which the company unveiled last year, the company said.
Proficy Tracker allows companies to monitor and manage production flow through the use of business rules. The software can dynamically collect and store data about each component and assembly, send control commands to production equipment to process and route materials, and support inspection and rework processes.
According to GE Fanuc, the value-add to end users is the software’s ability to handle lean production initiatives by managing inventory and schedules in real time and using logic to route materials on the production floor. This is beneficial to industries focused on assembly and material handling, such as automotive and electronics, the company said.