Global Manufacturers Select Zontec SPC

A number of new SPC software customers across the globe have recently joined the Zontec user community.

They include:

• L.M.P. SRL, an Italian manufacturer of electro switch breaker systems
• Campbell Soup Supply Co., the well known producer of soups, sauces and beverages
• W. Wrigley Jr. Co. – Shanghai Operation, confection industry leader with a product line that includes gum, mints, candies, lollipops and chocolate
• Cornerstone Research & Development, a specialist in nutritional and herbal formulations in capsules and tablets
• Span America Medical Systems, manufacturer of specialty foam products for pressure management patient positioning
• Prince Manufacturing, a contract manufacturer providing fabrication, forming, finishing and assembly of metal and composites
• Camcor Manufacturing, a unit within Linamar Powertrain Group which supplies to the global vehicle and mobile industrial equipment markets
• GGB-China, a leader in self-lubricating and pre-lubricated plain bearings for thousands of applications across multiple industries
• Oechsler Plastic Products (Taicang) Ltd., a specialist in precision plastic parts and components for automotive, medical and electrical sectors
• Acument Global Technologies-China, one of the world’s leading mechanical fastening producers
• Infastech Malaysia Camcar, innovators in the design, manufacturing and supply of engineered fasteners and fastening system
• Bimbo-Beijing, the Asian operation of one of the world’s largest baking companies, producing breads, cakes, biscuits, candies and chocolate

Zontec Welcomes the Following New Customers!

From a plethora of industries, Zontec is proud to welcome the following companies from various geographic locations that have purchased our product.

• Batesville Casket Company, is a leader in the North American death care industry through the sale of funeral services products, including burial caskets, cremation caskets, containers and urns, selection room display fixturing, and other personalization and memorialization products.
• Engbrecht Tools, the mission of Engbrecht Tool is to provide superior precision machining, pricing, and service. We are an ISO 13485:2003 certified company that has been assisting the medical device industry in the Silicon Valley and beyond since 1995. By constantly upgrading our skills and expanding our machining capabilities, we continue to provide the highest quality prototyping and production services. Our expertise with 4th and 5th axis milling, conventional and Swiss style turning, and 3D profiling is what sets us apart from other shops.
• Fastco Industries, as Fastco heads into the 21st century, it stands ready and poised for substantial growth. Committed to excellence and continual improvement in all aspects of its operation, Fastco is committed to becoming the best producer of special fasteners in North America. “We began looking at Zontec because our SPC System we developed in house was not meeting our customers’ expectations. After a thorough search of the competitors, with input from our customers and vendors, we selected Zontec. We really liked the ease of use for our operators while providing the charting and reporting needs we were looking for. We believe the e-mail alerts when a process is out of specification or out of control will be very helpful once we complete our implementation” said Jim Wolters, Quality Manager for Fastco.
• GKN Driveline, is the world’s leading manufacturer of automotive driveline components. GKN Driveline has 18,000 people in more than 40 facilities in over 20 countries working in partnership with vehicle manufacturers to develop driveshaft and geared component technologies for the future.
• Pleasant Precision is proud to be considered a world class moldmaking, molding, design and product development facility.
• Stanley Black & Decker, an S&P 500 company, is a diversified global provider of hand tools, power tools and related accessories, mechanical access solutions and electronic security solutions, engineered fastening systems, and more. Zontec welcomes the HHI Mexico location.
• NSK Precision America, was established in 1916 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Operating in the Americas, NSK Corporation has a network of sales and engineering teams working in partnership with customers to deliver high performance products, application-specific solutions, superior technical support and exceptional service to the Americas market.“NSK Precision America is constantly trying to improve our processes and one of them is a big push to work towards Six Sigma,” said Mike Arney, Technical Specialist at NSK Precision Americas Franklin Indiana location. “Our company did not want to reinvent the wheel. We learned that another division in NSK was using the product, so we decided to look at what the product had to offer. What we like about this software is that it is very easy to set up and the support on the product is very good.”

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Global Manufacturers Select Zontec SPC

A number of new SPC software customers across the globe have recently joined the Zontec user community.

They include:

• L.M.P. SRL, an Italian manufacturer of electro switch breaker systems
• Campbell Soup Supply Co., the well known producer of soups, sauces and beverages
• W. Wrigley Jr. Co. – Shanghai Operation, confection industry leader with a product line that includes gum, mints, candies, lollipops and chocolate
• Cornerstone Research & Development, a specialist in nutritional and herbal formulations in capsules and tablets
• Span America Medical Systems, manufacturer of specialty foam products for pressure management patient positioning
• Prince Manufacturing, a contract manufacturer providing fabrication, forming, finishing and assembly of metal and composites
• Camcor Manufacturing, a unit within Linamar Powertrain Group which supplies to the global vehicle and mobile industrial equipment markets
• GGB-China, a leader in self-lubricating and pre-lubricated plain bearings for thousands of applications across multiple industries
• Oechsler Plastic Products (Taicang) Ltd., a specialist in precision plastic parts and components for automotive, medical and electrical sectors
• Acument Global Technologies-China, one of the world’s leading mechanical fastening producers
• Infastech Malaysia Camcar, innovators in the design, manufacturing and supply of engineered fasteners and fastening system
• Bimbo-Beijing, the Asian operation of one of the world’s largest baking companies, producing breads, cakes, biscuits, candies and chocolate

SPC Cloud Computing is Here

Zontec has announced that its Synergy 3000™ SPC Software fully supports the cloud computing model. Designed from the outset so that users can gather organize and report on the huge data sets required by real-time statistical process control over the Internet, Synergy 3000 in a cloud computing environment satisfies a business’ need for a complete quality collaboration tool, enabling any authorized computer user anywhere in the world to:

• collect data
• monitor process status
• react to adverse events
• manage and troubleshoot the process
• prevent problems from being passed along to the next link in the supply chain
• track and trace
• exchange information with others and
• make sound business decisions based on accurate and reliable SPC data in a secure computing environment

That information service takes place via a “private cloud,” established and maintained by the organization’s own IT resources.

Download Zontec’s Cloud Computing White Paper

Synergy 1000 Version 7.0 Scheduled for December Release

Zontec has announced approximately 10 new features, enhancements and program improvements for its Synergy 1000™ Version 7.0 Statistical Process Control (SPC) Software that will be available for general release on December 1, 2010.

Synergy 1000 is designed for standalone PC implementations and local workgroup users. The application runs on Windows® XP, Windows Vista™ and Windows 7 operating systems.

The new release includes Windows 7 compatibility, easier setup for part, process and characteristic files, traceability tags, assignable cause and corrective action notes, as well as enhancements to the intercharacteristic math calculator, control limit calculations and control trend test alarm settings. Click here to review the complete list of new features.

Synergy 1000 users currently covered under the Annual Service Agreement Plan will receive the Version 7.0 software update prior to the official release date as one of their contract benefits.

Zontec Announces Reorganization for China Market

Zontec has reorganized its presence in the China market and is now operating as Zontec (Shanghai) Information Technology Co., Ltd. The change reflects Zontec’s commitment to expand its business development activities there, to take advantage of the heightened interest and value of SPC in manufacturing, and to better serve customers in the region. Zontec Shanghai is under the leadership of Steve Gao, Managing Director. In connection with the name change, the Zontec Shanghai website has undergone a complete makeover and more closely resembles its USA counterpart.

Book of SPC Second Edition in Print

Zontec’s new and updated second edition of The Book of Statistical Process Control (ISBN 978-0-9720994-1-7) is now in print as a softcover publication.

This definitive guide for understanding basic statistical process control (SPC) methods has been a convenient “go-to” reference for quality assurance personnel since its original publication in 2002.

For the second edition, Zontec has added new material on pre-control, Six Sigma, multi-plant implementations, SPC interoperability with plant floor systems and supply chain SPC.

The 208-page handbook is replete with examples, charts, tables, diagrams and tips that enhance the reader’s comprehension of SPC.

Quality professionals worldwide commend the book for its straightforward approach and comprehensive treatment of the subject.

The Book of Statistical Process Control: Second Edition is priced at $34.95USD plus shipping, and can be ordered online or by calling (866) 955-0088 or (513) 648-9695.

New Zontec Customers Span Cross-section of Industry

With increased frequency, manufacturers are choosing Zontec SPC software as the foundation for their strategic quality management initiatives.

Zontec is therefore pleased to announce the addition of the following companies to its rapidly growing user community

• Olin Corporation, a manufacturer of bleach, caustic soda, chlorine, hydrogen and hydrochloric acid used in pulp, paper, textile, pharmaceuticals, food processing, nylon and semiconductors
• A second facility for Veridiam, a contract manufacturer of precision tubing and metal components for nuclear power, aerospace, medical, industrial and other highly critical applications
• Three facilities for Bay Valley Foods, a provider of private label foods and food service goods including pickles, non-dairy coffee creamers, salad dressings, sauces, puddings, soups and egg substitutes
• Burt’s Bees, a manufacturer of more than 150 natural personal care products for lip, face, hair, body, dental and baby care, men’s grooming aids and outdoor remedies
• Penn United Technologies, a specialist in precision metal manufacturing with capabilities that include tooling and precision die design and manufacture, stamping, plating, grinding, carbide manufacture and product assembly
• Multi-circuits, a manufacturer of high reliability printed circuit boards for medical, defense, aerospace and commercial markets
• NSK Americas Steering Systems, an automotive supplier for motion and control products, satisfying the driver’s need for precise, responsive steering, safety and comfort
• Menshen Packaging, a leader in flexible packaging systems featuring a wide range of closure options for medical, pharmaceutical, chemical, food service and customer products
• Barrette, one of the largest manufacturers of wood and vinyl fencing, lattice, arbors, shed and railings for the construction industry and outdoor living product consumers

Free SPC eBook Available to Download

Zontec’s popular Book of Statistical Process Control is now available as a free downloadable eBook to members of the quality assurance community.

The complimentary eBook is being offered in connection with the publication of the second edition of the reference guide, which will be available in print on August 1, 2010. The second edition marks the fifth printing of The Book of Statistical Process Control since its initial release in 2002.

Written for the non-statistician, the book helps to demystify SPC methods, techniques and calculations by emphasizing its value as an important quality improvement tool and driver of business success.

The 206-page work draws on Zontec’s 25+ years of experience with manufacturing applications, SPC software development and automating data collection from plant floor systems and hardware devices. Each chapter is filled with many examples, charts, tables, diagrams and checksheets that can be readily adapted within the reader’s own environment.

Anyone from the production line to the boardroom can appreciate the addition of The Book of Statistical Process Control to their Quality Department resource library.