PINpoint Information Systems Inc. Burlington, Ontario, has announced its twentieth (20th) anniversary since its founding in 1997. In its 20th year PINpoint is set to once-again revolutionize manufacturing operations management (MOM) / manufacturing execution system (MES) software with the addition of even more powerful data visualization and reporting features; i.e. manufacturing intelligence and business intelligence tools integral for optimizing manufacturing processes to achieve the highest levels of quality and efficiency.

1. PINpoint Celebrates 20 Years of
Manufacturing Error-proofing Excellence
PINpoint Information Systems, Inc. Burlington, Ontario, has announced its twentieth (20th
) anniversary since its
founding in 1997. In its 20th
year PINpoint is set to once-again revolutionize manufacturing operations
management (MOM) / manufacturing execution system (MES) software with the addition of even more powerful
data visualization and reporting features; i.e. manufacturing intelligence and business intelligence tools integral
for optimizing manufacturing processes to achieve the highest levels of quality and efficiency.
Last year PINpoint introduced Andon 3D, a plant floor communications, product tracking, and manufacturing
reporting system recommended as the upgrade for any existing andon system, or, as an entry level into MES
system software to build your future MES strategy. Andon 3D has the PINpoint MES PRO (Version 4) software
at heart, and given the platform’s flexibility and scalability to adapt to an unlimited number of users, work
stations, assembly lines and product variations, the solution is long-term focused to expand as the
manufacturer’s operations grow.
PINpoint also introduced powerful data visualization features in its Version 4 products with graphic aids to error-
proof assembly line fastening processes. Figure 1. below shows an example “Rundown Detail” screen shot that
is displayed for the line worker on “SmartScreen” user interfaces/touchscreens they interact with daily as a
guide to production and mistake-proofing. SmartScreen’s present complicated data in visual form so line
workers can complete their tasks more effectively without defects in the allocated cycle time. In this example the
line worker is guided to run down fasteners or bolts to a pre-set Torque and Angle tolerance to pass the process
step.
Figure 1: Example “SmartScreen” user interface for error-proofing fastening processes.

2. Further development of PINpoint’s powerful data visualization technology has been ongoing and is about to
change the way industry relates to critical plant floor metrics like OEE. By presenting OEE in real time and
providing the ability to ‘play back’ a shift of production, PINpoint will provide users the opportunity to focus on
the exact moment efficiency was compromised. By focusing on real time effectiveness of the entire line,
PINpoint will provide the information to drive proactive decisions which in turn drive measurable improvements
in quality and efficiency.
By simply opening a web browser on any computer or Smartphone manufacturers will be able to watch
a movie of their production activities at any speed, with the ability to stop to zero in on a problem; and
then analyze the data to understand what really happened, make a change, and then measure the
effectiveness of that decision.
“…with a laser focus on maximizing error-proofing with stringent process control measures, PINpoint is solving
real, every day assembly line problems other systems are not able to address. We have always designed our
software to be a solution our customers can live with day in and day out, and grow with in time. With the
upcoming release of our Version 5 it is an exciting time as we strive to provide even greater value to our
customers with new features that empower manufacturers to achieve their goal of meeting world class
standards” said Rob MacMillan, President of PINpoint Information Systems.
PINpoint is scheduled to release Version 5 of its software the Summer of 2017. It includes more advanced data
visualization features with data playback capabilities and cutting-edge reporting tools. PINpoint software is
designed and tested to ‘Information Technology Infrastructure Library’ (ITIL) standards before any official
version release. PINpoint’s Andon 3D and MES PRO manufacturing execution system continue to be evolved
and pushed-forward by leading manufacturers. Thoroughly proven PINpoint software is in use every day
Worldwide in multiple languages by leading automotive, heavy machinery, aerospace, military, marine,
agricultural, power sports vehicle manufacturers and more.
Headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, PINpoint services industry Internationally from their offices in Canada, the
United States, and China. For more information, please contact PINpoint at +1 905-639-
8787, sales@pinpointinfo.com or visit their website http://pinpointinfo.com
SOURCE PINpoint Information Systems, Inc.
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