Ultramax® is an analytic, independent, Macro-Supervisory-Control system to quickly improve production performance beyond what is usually managed through the existing Process Control System (PCS). It uses and completes the existing PCS; only requires ongoing measurement of the metrics, and dynamically adapts to changing conditions. The user selects performance metrics such as reliability meeting minimum requirements, feed-forward regulatory control for variables beyond the reach of existing control, and overall Economic Performance.
In Ultramax’s track record about 99% obtained benefits; only about 1% were already operating close to optimal for the existing production system. Benefits range from a few $100K/yr. to a few $1,000K/yr.; some discovering that the process need re-engineering.
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Key Features
- Uses a robust, generic Sequential Empirical Optimization technology, learning on-the-go how to improve operating performance with controlled modulation of adjustments. Dynamically compensates for changes in materials and environmental conditions, and adapts to new requirements and economics.
- It does not require process models up-front; avoiding the time and expertise to create them, and the time and risk of experimental and/or validation data away usual operations. Also does not require historical operating data.
- It is the fastest operations optimizer today; safe, simple and thorough.
- Operates Stand-Alone (manual data entry) for SOP optimization studies; up to autonomous closed-loop (with data interface with the PCS, OPC protocols) for dynamic optimization.
- Optimizes operating performance by the adjustments of setpoints and biases (for setpoints adjusted by existing supervisory control); and leads to discovering problems, barriers and opportunities for re-engineering.
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Target Business Size
- Mid-Size (100-999 employees)
- Large (1000+ employees)
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Platform
- Microsoft Windows XP/Vista
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Database
- Proprietary
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CORE CAPABILITIES
- Cost of Quality
- Hazardous Material Reporting
- Inspection and Testing
- Laboratory Information Management
- Nonconformance and Corrective Action
- Product Handling and Servicing
- Quality Documentation
- Quality System Interfaces
- Statistical Analysis/Techniques
- CAD Visualization
- Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)
- Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
- Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP)
- Digital Design Management
- Document Management
- Engineering
- Engineering Change & Configuration Management
- Formulation
- Product Data Management
- Product Information Management
- Product Lifecycle Collaboration
- Product Variant Configuration
- Production & Event Simulation
- Project, Program & Portfolio Management
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable & Credit Management
- Budgeting
- Cash Management
- Cost Accounting & Management
- Financial Reporting & Analytics
- Fixed Assets
- General Ledger
- Analytics
- Data Lifecycle Management
- Data Warehousing
- Integration
- Predictive Intelligence
- Process Modeling
- Batch Process Reporting
- Kitting & Kit Processing
- Labor Reporting
- Lean Manufacturing
- Lot & Serial Reporting
- Materials Management
- Plant Floor Data Collection
- Production Order Management
- Production Reporting
- Production Scheduling
- Manufacturing Process Management
- Operations Performance Management
- Operator Interface
- Process Control
- Quality Management
- Supervisory Control
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Industries
- Electronics and Semiconductors
- Pharmaceuticals
- Metals - Fabrication and Assembly
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Automotive OEM
- Aerospace and Defense
- Textiles and Apparel
- Consumer Packaged Goods - Food Products
- Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- Oil and Gas
- Consumer Packaged Goods - House, Health, Beauty Products
- Medical Devices
- Metals - Primary (Mills, Foundries)
- Automotive Supplier
- Chemicals
- Plastics and Rubber Products
- Electrical Equipment
- Instruments and Controls
- Pulp and Paper
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Countries
- USA
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Australia
- France
- Taiwan
- Mexico
- Germany
About Ultramax Corporation
ULTRAMAX®, or Advanced Process Management, is a Method and Technology to increase the value generated by existing production equipment -- that is, to profitably utilize its unused, latent capabilities. The solution includes a powerful Balanced Scorecard for production operations. The Software: (1) adjusts (tunes) better the production process to optimize operations; (2) detects problems; and (3) enhances discovery and creativity. The analysis is based on data collected online during production -- it does not require prior models, prior data or experimental runs. It is, without question, the fastest and simplest solution in the market today.
We aim to provide, on the average, 500% ROR in tangible measured results alone; and can guarantee 100% after the production process passes a capability test with regular production data. The Capability/Consistency test alone -- focused on profitability, not only quality -- is worth starting an ULTRAMAX project. A full-fledged implementation project (license and external services) for a process is about $150K. In high-volume production we are almost positive that we can enable your production people to generate significantly higher profitability contribution to your P&L statement.
