WILSONVILLE, Ore., March 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor
Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced the Valor®
internet of things (IoT) Manufacturing solution, a robust hardware
device with embedded software for live data collection from all
shop-floor machines and processes, leveraging the new Open
Manufacturing Language (OML) communication standard. The Valor IoT
Manufacturing product enables seamless implementation of advanced
practices such as Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory, with
plug-and-play deployment and minimal change to the manufacturing
environment and work processes.
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The Valor IoT Manufacturing product utilizes built-in interfaces
to acquire and normalize data from the entire manufacturing flow,
including surface mount technology (SMT), screen printers, reflow
ovens, inspection and test machines, as well as manual operations
such as system assembly, test and repair. This product also
provides a simple, standard way of controlling machines and
manufacturing flows through the use of the Open Manufacturing
Language (OML). Manufacturers can now accelerate deployment of
shop-floor IT projects by connecting the Valor IoT of Manufacturing
product with any MES, ERP, supply chain, PLM and other enterprise
applications.
"The Valor IoT Manufacturing solution with the Open
Manufacturing Language (OML) should revolutionize today's automated
electronics assembly industry. OML will bring much needed
interoperability to the PCB manufacturing industry," stated
Dick Slansky, senior analyst,
PLM & Industry, ARC Advisory Group. "Mentor's plug-and-play,
comprehensive, secure networking and connectivity solution is a
significant milestone for the mass customization of manufactured
electronics."
The Valor IoT Manufacturing distributed architecture offers a
high degree of scalability and allows for parallel real-time flow
of huge data volumes, eliminating potential networking and
connectivity issues. Its rugged construction offers high data
integrity and security, including power back-up and fail-safe data
management.
"By seamlessly sharing accurate real-time data between machines
and processes, our new Valor IoT Manufacturing solution allows
manufacturers to connect to any MES, ERP, or other enterprise
system and deploy shop-floor IT projects without changing their
world," stated Dan Hoz,
general manager of Mentor Graphics Valor Division. "This is a
break-through advancement for the industry. As long-time leaders in
delivering shop-floor connectivity solutions, we are proud to
provide the first, all-inclusive, interface solution that supports
all machines and processes."
Availability and Product Information
The Valor IoT
Manufacturing product will be available in the third quarter of
2016. For additional product information, visit the website at
www.mentor.com/valor-iot.
Mentor Graphics will also provide advanced process consulting
services to help manufacturers navigate Smart Factory, Industry 4.0
and the internet of manufacturing challenges. Contact a Mentor
Graphics sales representative or call 1-800-547-3000 to learn
more.
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a
world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions,
providing products, consulting services and award-winning support
for the world's most successful electronic, semiconductor and
systems companies. Established in 1981, the company reported
revenues in the last fiscal year of approximately $1.18 billion. Corporate headquarters are located
at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville,
Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site:
http://www.mentor.com/.
(Mentor Graphics and Valor are registered trademarks of Mentor
Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the
registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
owners.)
For more information, please
contact:
Larry
Toda
Mentor Graphics
503.685.1664
larry_toda@mentor.com
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