"Smart materialestyring til elektronikproduktion" "Sporbarhed af SMD-komponenter" "Material Management til SMT-produktion" "Essemtec Hive"

Smart material management for modern SMT production

As production becomes more complex, the demands on traceability, inventory management, and material flow increase. With Essemtec's intelligent material management solutions, electronics manufacturers gain full control over components, inventory, and production lines – from goods receipt to finished product.

Essemtec Hive connects inventory, production equipment, ERP systems, and operators in one integrated solution, ensuring that the right components are available at the right time.

Essemtec Hive forbinder lager, produktionsudstyr, ERP-systemer og operatører i én samlet løsning, der sikrer, at de rigtige komponenter er tilgængelige på det rigtige tidspunkt.

Benefits of smart inventory management:

  • Full traceability at component level
  • Real-time management of material flow
  • Integration with ERP and MES systems
  • Support for MSD control
  • Reduced machine downtime and waiting times
  • Scalable solution for both small and large productions

Material management with full traceability

  • From goods reception to finished product

    Material management is about much more than just storage space.

    Essemtec Hive creates a digital flow throughout the entire production process. Components are registered upon receipt and automatically tracked through storage, preparation, production, and assembly.

    All movements are continuously registered, ensuring that operators, planners, and management always have access to up-to-date inventory data and traceability information.

  • Full traceability of every single component

    In many industries, traceability is no longer an advantage – it's a requirement.

    With Essemtec Hive, every single SMD reel can be traced throughout the entire production process. The system automatically records consumption, stock locations, and material movements.

    The result is complete documentation of:

    • Which components have been used
    • Which batch numbers are included
    • Where the material has been located
    • When the material was used

    This provides increased quality assurance and makes it easier to meet requirements in sectors such as medical, defense, automotive, and industrial electronics.

  • eStorage – the heart of materials management

    eStorage is the central software platform in Essemtec's material management solution.

    The intuitive user interface provides quick access to stock status, material consumption, and traceability data. Operators can quickly find components, register consumption, and ensure correct inventory levels.

    The system also helps to ensure:

    • Correct material status
    • Efficient stock utilization
    • Reduced search time
    • Higher productivity

    The goal is simple: The right material in the right place – at the right time.

Digital production management and optimized material flow

  • Intelligent Production Planning with eMIS

    Material management and production planning are closely linked.

    Essemtec's eMIS software combines planning, inventory management, traceability, and production data into one system. Production managers gain a complete overview of past, current, and upcoming orders.

    Functions include:

    • Production planning
    • Feeder optimisation
    • Inventory management
    • Traceability
    • Production data analysis
    • Line monitoring

    The solution can be integrated with existing ERP and MES systems, allowing data to flow automatically between the company's various systems.

  • Integration with ERP, MES, and third-party systems

    A modern SMT factory rarely consists of equipment from a single supplier.

    Therefore, Essemtec Hive has been developed to work with both Essemtec solutions and third-party systems. Storage machines, ERP systems, MES platforms, and production equipment can be connected in one integrated structure.

    This creates:

    • One common data foundation
    • Automated information exchange
    • Fewer manual entries
    • Better decision-making basis

    The result is a more cohesive and efficient production.

  • Reduce machine stops and increase productivity

    Many production stops are not due to the machines – but to material logistics.

    If components are not available at the right time, even the most advanced SMT line can come to a standstill.

    Essemtec estimates that a large part of production downtime is due to a lack of material availability. Hive has been developed to minimize these bottlenecks by ensuring a continuous and transparent material flow.

    The benefits include:

    • Fewer production stops
    • Faster changeovers
    • Higher capacity utilization
    • Shorter delivery times

Increased productivity and future-proof production

  • Scalable solution for growing productions

    Needs change as production grows.

    Hive is built as a flexible platform where capacity and functionality can be expanded as needed. The solution can therefore be implemented in both smaller electronics production facilities and large, highly automated SMT factories.

    This provides a future-proof investment that can evolve with the company.

  • Get a demonstration of Essemtec Material Management

    At HIN, we help electronics manufacturers optimize material flow, traceability, and inventory management.

    We provide advice on Essemtec's entire portfolio of material management solutions and help find the solution that fits your specific production.

    Contact HIN for a demonstration or a no-obligation discussion about Essemtec Hive and intelligent material management.

Steen Koepke

Sales Consultant & Service Manager
+45 2019 8040
stk@hin.dk

Steen Køpke has more than 30 years of experience, the last 14 years at HIN, specializing in technical automation.

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