Integrated Manufacturing Execution System from MDH integrates Ubisense RTLS

Luton and Cambridge UK - 27th June 2008 MacDonald Humfrey, a long established company in process automation has joined forces with market leading precise Real-time Location System company Ubisense in the development of MachSense, targeted at Manufacturing and Logistics organisations. The new integrated system combines Ubisense's RTLS with the key systems for a lean manufacturing environment, including Kanban, Pick-to-Light, and error-proofing, as well as FLT tracking for supply chain and line-side replenishment.

"During the last twenty years of using different forms of identification and location technology in the Automotive field we have been looking for a technology that will work reliably and precisely in the challenging environments of our customers. Finally we have found that technology in Ubisense precise RTLS", says Mick MacDonald, CEO of MacDonald Humfrey. "Those customers using the Ubisense Solution are achieving rapid ROI and unprecedented quality improvements, making the product unique in the manufacturing process applications that these customers demand."

Simon Holloway, independent manufacturing analyst, says "Integration of Real-time Location Systems with Manufacturing Execution Systems has been talked about by many vendors but delivery of reliable location and identification has not been possible in the past. The number of installations of the Ubisense RTLS is testament to the system's performance in mission critical applications."

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