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Factory Control Center | FCTR

Industry 4.0 and smart factory
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

What is Factory Control Center | FCTR?

With Factory Control Center | FCTR, DSC Software AG offers a powerful, fully SAP-integrated solution for the digitalization and standardization of industrial manufacturing processes. The software complements the SAP-assisted product development process with CAM integration, complete tool data management in SAP, and detailed planning of tools and operating resources, connected to shop floor systems.

This allows the seamless organization in SAP even of processes like determining tool requirements, providing NC programs, and documenting correction data for the tool presetters. SAP standard objects such as document, material, bill of material, equipment, routing, and production resource are the basis of FCTR, and the solution supports all order-related processes in manufacturing.

One system centrally manages all of the relevant data, and automatically provides this data where necessary.

Advantages of FCTR

  • Shorter lead times

  • Increased transparency
  • Harmonized IT system landscape
  • Systematic support for work scheduling and manufacturing planning
  • Reduced total cost of ownership
  • Optimized information exchange
  • Company-wide flexibility through one central system – SAP

Highlights & features of FCTR

  • CAM integration directly in SAP for consistent use of NC data in production

  • Comprehensive tool data management including tool lifecycle management

  • Detailed planning of tools and operating resources with connection to store floor systems

  • Provision of NC programs and correction data for tool presetters

  • Seamless DNC integration for controlling the machine control system directly from SAP

  • Intuitive user interface, adapted to specific processes such as CAD/CAM, tool management and production control

In particular, the transition from product development to manufacturing is a challenge for some companies, as this is where several systems, data, and processes collide. This heterogeneous landscape complicates achieving consistent and flawless processes, as well as approaches for standardization. A manufacturing solution integrated into SAP is a powerful resource for meeting these challenges. FCTR offers end-to-end CAD/CAM/DNC processes in SAP and therefore bridges the gap between product development and manufacturing.

Target groups:

Factory Control Center | FCTR is particularly suitable for companies and specialist departments that are active in SAP-supported development and production processes. The following target groups in particular benefit from the solution:

  • Manufacturing companies with an SAP environment
    Companies from the mechanical engineering, automotive supply, electrical engineering or medical technology industries that already use SAP for their ERP or PLM processes and would like to expand these with end-to-end manufacturing integration.
  • Managers and teams in production planning
    Those responsible for production planning, detailed planning and work preparation who want to manage tool and resource requirements efficiently and integrate CAM data securely into the production process.
  • IT and SAP managers
    CIOs, SAP architects and IT managers who want to harmonize their system landscape, avoid isolated individual solutions and map processes completely within SAP.
  • Managers in product development and engineering
    Designers, CAM programmers and PLM managers who require a consistent connection between engineering and production - with a central data source for CAD/CAM, DNC and tool data.
  • Production managers and store floor managers
    Those responsible for production processes that rely on real-time data, smooth machine connection and error-free NC data transfer.
  • Companies with high quality and traceability requirements
    Industries with regulatory requirements (e.g. aerospace, medical technology) that require seamless documentation and control throughout the entire production process.

References:

  • Hirschvogel
  • MAN Energy Solutions
  • OTTO Fuchs
  • Otto Bihler
  • voestalpine BÖHLER Aerospace
  • Ypsomed
Contact information:
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Information
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Functions (excerpt) of Factory Control Center | FCTR:

Change management
Detailed Planning
Digitization
ERP interfaces
Inventory check
Inventory management
Materials management
Parts list management
Process automation
Procurement Management
Product data
Product data management
Production control
Quality management
Resource management
Tool management

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Customers asked

Yes, FCTR builds on SAP Engineering Control Center (SAP ECTR) and extends its functionality towards manufacturing. Together they form an integrated PLM and manufacturing platform.

Technical specifications:

Web-based:
no
SaaS, Cloud:
no
On-premises (local installation):
yes
AI Supported:
no
Multi-user (network-compatible):
yes
Multi-client compatible:
yes
Maintenance:
included in price
Customizing:
on request
Manufacturer based in:
Germany
Training:
on request
Hotline:
included in price
Installation support:
on request
Documentation:
Manual, Online Help, Demo version, Technical documentation
Dialogue language(s):
Chinese, German, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
System requirements:
Compatible operating systems (runs with):
Win 11
Win 10
Win Server
Mainframe based
Unix based
Linux based
Mac OS
Mobile OSs (supports):
iOS
Android

More software of the manufacturer:

SAP Engineering Control Center | SAP ECTR