Currently, tribal knowledge and simple heuristics are used to store products in the finished goods warehouse. Quad Infotech is conducting studies into using machine learning based approaches to come up with more optimal storage locations. The goal is to reduce overall time taken for product storage and picking. Clustering algorithms are yielding storage instructions that will save up to 30% …
Quad R-factor Management System provides millions in savings thru improved rolling practice
The Quad R-factor System has paid for itself in months through significant yield improvements. and sustainable production practices. Cobble rates have been cut in half with reported yield increases of up to 2% and shift utilization increased by 3%. These results have been achieved using a holistic approach to rolling mill operations. The Quad R-factor System (QRFS) clearly shows the …
Quad Infotech develops a new Machine Learning based approach to bring significant accuracy improvements in the calculation of predicted physicals
The new approach being introduced uses the latest in machine learning techniques to more closely relate chemical spectrometry data to predicted physical properties, yielding better results than existing regression models. Several machine learning approaches were evaluated, including AdaBoost, Random Forest and MLP. After thorough analysis, the one with the highest R2 value and other useful characteristics was selected. It is …
Quad Infotech has started implementation of QMOS in Nucor Auburn and Nucor Kankakee
As a part of its strategic road map for factory digitalization and Industry 4.0, Nucor Steel recently chose QMOS as the standard MES solution for all its bar mill facilities. Quad Infotech has started the implementation of QMOS for Nucor Auburn, in Auburn, NY and Nucor Kankakee, in Kankakee, IL. Both plants will implement the complete suite of QMOS functions …
APEX Digital Factory 3.0 for iOS is now available
The APEX Digital Factory 3.0 for iOS is now available for download on the App Store. Many enhancements are provided in this latest version based on the feedback of our users. The apex app enables users to have access to all their channels and reports on their iPhones or iPads anytime, anywhere. The alarm notifications will inform the users of …
APEX Digital Factory 10.0 is on its way!
Quad Infotech is releasing APEX Digital Factory 10.0 with a wide range of new features and enhancements. A large amount of attention was especially paid to the mobility features in the latest version which includes a completely revamped APEX iOS app. The APEX users have now unprecedented access to all their reports and information via their iPhones or iPads. Some …
Development of a model for Alloy Calculation and integration with level 2 systems
Quad Infotech is completing a development of an Alloy Calculator optimization tool. The new tool provides a real time optimization built on a complex model to calculate the optimum alloy requirement based on the chemical and physical requirement, alloy cost and material availability. The seamless integration of the optimization tool with QMOS enables the user to validate the recommended alloy …
Roll Shop Management for iPad is now available
Quad Infotech has completed the roll out of the iOS version of its Roll Shop management system. The new app enables the users and operators great mobility to move around the shop floor while having full access to their roll inventory via their iPads. This level of freedom will allow for a more accurate and effective management of the physical …
QMOS Bundle Management activities are now on iPad
Quad Infotech has release the Bundle Management app for the iOS platform. With this app, the users can report all physical inspections of the bundles on the spot from the shop floor. The user can enter a range of bundle tags by either entering the tag number or scanning the bar code via the iPad camera. The user can then …
Quad Infotech has completed commissioning of QMOS MES system at Gerdau’s Midlothian plant
Quad Infotech has completed the commissioning of the QMOS MES, APEX Reporting application, Manufacturing Intelligence tool (MI), and QMOS iOS App at Gerdau’s Midlothian, Texas facility. The Midlothian plant is a large facility, equipped with two Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF), ladle refining stations, and three casters feeding three rolling mills. The rolling mills produce long large section, medium section structural …