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.
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.
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:
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.