Zontec Releases Synergy 3000 v 3.1 to Enable Customers to Save Time and Money

Zontec Inc. the international developer of Statistical Process Control (SPC) software solutions, today announced an update to its Synergy 3000™ for its customers worldwide. “Zontec customers know that they consistently receive new enhancements from us that enable them to make production corrections easily and in a timely manner,” said Zontec President Warren Ha. “We are just leveraging the possibilities of this product because it is built on Microsoft® .NET™.

Here is a brief list of these cutting-edge new features:

• A new Scorecard report that enables a user to instantly get a snapshot of their vital production metrics for up to 6 characteristics.
• Any videos related to the production can now be viewed within the application.
• Users now have the ability to define an often-referenced file as a “hyperlink” for one-click access to documents, images, websites or other software applications that are pertain to the product.
• To view more information about a specific data point, users can simply rollover it with their mouse.

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.

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.

Synergy 3000 Web Applications Run On iPad

Zontec has announced support for its Synergy 3000™ Web Operator and Web Manager SPC applications on the new Apple® iPad™.

Using this revolutionary mobile media device, Synergy 3000 Web Operator users can input production data, view SPC charts, monitor processes, input traceability tags, record assignable causes and corrective actions in real time. Similarly, Synergy 3000 Web Manager users can access a global dashboard view of all their company’s processes for decision support, zoom in on charts and spreadsheets for any SPC characteristic, and generate quality reports from remote locations. Depending on the iPad model chosen, users connect to the Web via Wi-Fi or 3G networks.

The iPad also transmits and receives Synergy 3000 e-mail alerts to up to 500 recipients for out-of-control and/or out-of-specification conditions.

“The convenient 9.7-inch LED Multi-Touch™ display, which weighs in at only a pound-and-a-half, is an excellent form factor for handheld computing within manufacturing environments,” says Zontec President Warren Ha. “The compatibility between Synergy 3000 and the iPad confirms our commitment to bring the latest mobility solutions to our user community.”

Synergy 2000 Version 8.0 Update Now Shipping

A dozen significant software features, enhancements and program improvements have been added to Version 8.0 of Zontec’s Synergy 2000 SPC Software, available beginning today. The new features have been designed to streamline many of the routine program operations, making these tasks much more efficient and adding greater usability to the software.

Among the new features are faster setup options for parts, processes and quality characteristics, and templates that assist with the creation of ID and note tags for traceability, assignable causes and corrective actions.

Synergy 2000 Version 8.0 also incorporates short run, Delta and net weight functions into its single mode math calculator and the ability for production personnel to view video training content.

All new purchases of Synergy 2000 software placed on or after October 1, 2009 will be processed as Version 8.0 orders, and existing users under the annual Service Agreement Plan will automatically receive the 8.0 program update at no charge.

Mark Your Calendar for Synergy 2000 8.0 Update

As part of our on-going continuous improvement effort, Zontec will release Synergy 2000™ Version 8.0 late in the third quarter of 2009. Most of the enhancements are outstanding convenience features designed to make the program easier to use than ever.

Consistent, regularly scheduled software updates have always been a high priority for Zontec and a major commitment to our customers. Synergy 2000 users currently covered under the Zontec Annual Service Agreement Plan will automatically receive the Version 8.0 update and documentation at no additional cost (along with a full year of unlimited Technical Support).

Zontec Releases Synergy 3000 Version 3.0

Synergy 3000 Version 3.0 is now shipping. This SPC software release incorporates a number of new features to help users work more efficiently with their quality assurance data. The new release includes:

* Creation of a Data Bank and variable Data Tables at the same time
* A tree view of Data Banks and Data Table relationships
* Three new math calculator functions: short run, net weight and custom formula for a total of ten available functions
* A streamlined Pareto data entry screen
* “Send to e-mail” command for reports an charts
* User defined Data Table spreadsheet option for number of samples displayed
* Cp/Cpk values included during the “Auto Export” command
* Support for Crystal Reports® by SAP Business Objects™

Synergy 3000 is Zontec’s fourth-generation SPC software for companies who require an SQL database engine and the flexibility to run on either Windows or Web-browser platforms.

Zontec Products Are Windows 7 Ready

Zontec is pleased to announce the compatibility of the entire Synergy SPC software family with Microsoft Windows® 7 client operating system, which was issued for beta testing earlier this month. The next-generation Microsoft product features better performance, reliability and security. A release date for the final commercial version of Windows 7 has not been announced yet by Microsoft.

Zontec Releases the Most Functional Single-level SPC System

Zontec has announced the immediate availability of Version 6.0 for its Synergy 1000™ Statistical Process Control Software.

An update release, Synergy 1000 Version 6.0 contains 10 new features and program enhancements, making it the most robust standalone or workgroup SPC application available today. Version 6.0 builds on the real-time, production based capabilities, adverse event alarms, reporting and traceability tools designed into previous releases of the software along with an even greater emphasis on usability.

Synergy 1000 Version 6.0 includes:

• Simpler setup screen for creating process files with up to 500 measurement or inspection characteristics at a time
• Highly detailed certificate of analysis report
• E-mail notification for out-of-control and/or out-of specification conditions
• Rainbow control chart
• Math calculator for computing average, maximum, minimum, total indicator runout (TIR) and true position values
• Improved chart display for marked, held and annotated data
• Viewing of PDF or Word® documents
• Simplified traceability tag function
• Support for displaying both JPG and BMP engineering drawings
• HTML Help utility