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generation of our management software . It gives total oversight of all aspects of the systems operation , from management of part recipes , to WIP , KPV data , OEE , and system alarms ,” James says . The software is a one-stop shop for the operator , and can also be easily
The software is a one-stop
“ shop for the operator integrated with factory MES and ERP systems to complete the automation process . He also shares that the company has a team of six , full-time engineers , constantly working on the software ’ s future development and improvements .
“ For many years , our systems have been fully connected , and we are committed to continually making improvements to develop this further . Our latest generation of Shell Management Software - IC-Crystal - is the brains of our equipment , and captures all aspects of system data , which can be communicated with the operator or out to factory-wide software .”
Growth in the US
Staying on the topic of the company ’ s facilities and in-house developments , we learn that over the last 12 months , VA Technology has made a significant investment across the business . “ We have integrated our fabrication arm into our current UK site , and expanded our facility by around 20 percent to accommodate this . We have also completely remodeled the facility , and updated some of our build areas to improve the working environment . A £ 250,000 investment in five vertical storage systems has also been made to improve working practices and efficiency . In the US , we acquired a new building in Solon , Ohio . This has doubled the size of our US operation , and we are actively working to grow this location further to support our USbased customers ,” James explains .
VA Technology
Historically , over 90 percent of the equipment the company has manufactured has been exported from the UK , which is why VA Technology places an emphasis on having a wide-reaching global presence . “ We
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