Production
Perfect production planning for optimized processes
Scalable
Suitable for small to large production facilities
Cutting optimization
Great optimization thanks to smart algorithms
Compatible
Linkable to external ERP systems
Higher-level process optimization
Combined packaging optimization
About the Product
In conjunction with a more streamlined production process, you’ll find our software solution also flexibly configures production planning with various constraints, such as machines and processing sequences, all in an effort to improve your processes. Our software solution ensures optimized control over production batches, racks, and storage locations, employing state-of-the-art algorithms for precise waste optimization.
A+W Production offers flexibility and scalability, suitable for both small and large production environments. Compatible with various ERPs, it seamlessly integrates into existing systems, providing comprehensive production optimization solutions.
Unique cutting optimization algorithms guarantee maximum efficiency. Integration of capacity planning and production data acquisition enhances production control and processes.
Want to do more with A+W Production? Connect it to module extensions, such as the A+W Capacity Planner, A+W Barcode Manager, or A+W Production Terminal, which allow the system to scale and meet your newest needs and goals, so that the system grows with your company.
Functionalities and Benefits
- Plan and control production utilizing various restrictions, including machines, process sequences, etc.
- Quickly and easily manage orders and batches
- Optimize yield with state-of-the-art algorithms
- Sequence optimization as well as rack and storage space organization and optimization
- Optimization directly on racks and in boxes in shipping sequence (Software Module Extension: A+W Rack Optimizer)
- Visualization and modification of the cutting plan
- Simple machine management and direct machine control
- Efficient and graphical capacity planning (Software Module Extension: A+W Capacity Planner)
- Full integration of PDA and tracking (Software Module Extension: A+W Barcode Manager)
- Up-to-date statistics thanks to Crystal Reports and QLIK
- Printout production documents, bending texts, and barcode labels
With A+W Production, you have access to the latest production data and its current status allowing you to quickly react to changes and continuously improve. This software solution offers you a wide range of evaluation options to analyze and optimize your production processes.
Want to find out more about A+W Production? We will be happy to answer your questions and advise you on the best software solutions for your company.
Satisfied Customer Voices
A+W Clarity Reference
Spiegel Thomas
The A+W programs digitize various processes, they tap various data silos, and therefore allow our machines to communicate with one another. Only this way is it possible for us to continue increasing customer satisfaction, further increase productivity and efficiency, and thus guarantee our delivery speed of up to 48 hours for TG.
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Northwestern Glass Fab
The [A+W] team made a serious and dedicated effort to fix things. And they incorporated new tools like barcode scanning, seeing the product, [and] production scheduling [all of which have] really helped us improve our On-time in Full (OTIF) number.
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Glashandelsgesellschaft Profi
With the A+W Production system, we manage our complex product mix very flexibly. No more sheets are lost. And there are almost no complaints. We produce much greater quantities in the same amount of time. In addition, cutting has generally become more flexible and yield has increased significantly. The realtime optimization and automatic breakage pool also make a contribution here – poor sheets are remade immediately and can frequently still be delivered with the main order.
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Popular Add-ons
Clarity
Barcode Manager
Barcode scanning and tracking saves your employees and company time and money! A+W offers a wide array of functions to streamline production and process oversight.
Take charge of processing steps, keep track of machine utilization, and also record any breakage with ease using A+W’s barcode solution. This solution lays the groundwork for comprehensive evaluations and future planning, which are vital to your company’s current and future success. From status and storage location bookings (per user, station, machine, rack, item, and sheet) to precise processing entries and machine control via barcode scanning, our solution was designed to specifically meet your needs.
- Status and location bookings per user, station/machine, rack, item & sheet
- Machine start and control of processing via barcode reading
- Automatic reject handling (with implemented downstream concept)
- Statistical evaluations based on barcode readings (e.g. by using Crystal Reports or QLIK)
- Quality improvements based on breakage bookings
- Capacity updates based on barcode readings
- Printout of labels by A+W Production
- Flexible label design thanks to CR
- Centralized display of status information based on barcode readings by extension A+W Production Monitor and/or A+W Production Terminals
Business
A+W Business is a complete ERP system for small and medium-sized companies. This commercial solution allows not just the entry of quotations, orders, credit notes, complaints, delivery notes, and the management of purchase orders and inquiries, but also control of other company areas (e. g. stock, purchasing, dispatch, etc.)
Business Pro
A+W Business Pro is a professional and cost-effective entry-level solution for small and medium-sized companies where order processing and production planning are completely integrated.
Production
A+W Production is an extremely flexible PPS solution for complete rough and detailed scheduling for insulated glass, tempered glass, and laminated glass production. The system allows planning and control of even the most demanding multi-level production flows.
In addition to the quality of the software, the implementation and maintenance of such a system requires a strong, steady partner with experienced specialists who can react quickly and solve even difficult problems reliably. This is where our trust in A+W paid off completely. A+W software is a strong product, behind which there is a strong, innovative company. This is why we have satisfied customers and low complaint rates.
The A+W programs digitize various processes, they tap various data silos, and therefore allow our machines to communicate with one another. Only this way is it possible for us to continue increasing customer satisfaction, further increase productivity and efficiency, and thus guarantee our delivery speed of up to 48 hours for TG.
Clarity
iShape
For the production of non-rectangular or extra-large shapes, glass processors frequently receive hand-drawn templates on paper, cardboard, wood, etc. from their customer. In order to fabricate these non-rectangular or larger shapes, modern CNC machines require digital data.
To solve this problem, A+W, in conjunction with Viprotron, developed a user-friendly, easy-to-operate app called A+W iShape.
With A+W iShape you can use your smartphone to photograph the template. The only requirement is A+W’s L-shaped reference objects that have to be placed on the template. Once photographed, the app will digitize the template by transforming the shape into an easy to edit outline, ready to be imported into A+W CAD Designer.
What makes A+W iShape special? In contrast to older solutions, there is no need to calibrate the camera! A+W iShape works with any quality smartphone camera.
- Place the L-shaped reference objects to automatically detect the template/photographed object.
- The L-shaped reference objects help correct any distortions when photographing a template.
- Once photographed, the iShape file can be imported into A+W CAD Designer, where further edits can be done.
- Transfer the DXF file to your CNC machine and start the production.
- Quick, reliable digitalization of templates
- Use of a good smartphone camera instead of an expensive, heavy digital camera
- Automatic import of the photo into the A+W CAD Designer
- Smoothing of the contour via the A+W patented smoothing process
- Output as DXF or A+W CAD format (SN) for use in A+W ERP and control of your machines with quick transfer to CNC machines
- Reliable compensation of distortions thanks to the reference object
- No calibration of the camera required
- Automatic import of the photo into the A+W CAD Designer
Business
A+W Business is a complete ERP system for small and medium-sized companies. This commercial solution allows not just the entry of quotations, orders, credit notes, complaints, delivery notes, and the management of purchase orders and inquiries, but also control of other company areas (e. g. stock, purchasing, dispatch, etc.)
Business Pro
A+W Business Pro is a professional and cost-effective entry-level solution for small and medium-sized companies where order processing and production planning are completely integrated.
Enterprise
A+W Enterprise is a fully-integrated multi-site-capable ERP system for corporate groups and upscale medium-sized companies in the flat glass finishing industry.
Production
A+W Production is an extremely flexible PPS solution for complete rough and detailed scheduling for insulated glass, tempered glass, and laminated glass production. The system allows planning and control of even the most demanding multi-level production flows.
Clarity
Production Terminal
A+W Production Terminal transforms production processes within the glass industry by utilizing robust capabilities and an user-friendly interface. This software solution facilitates interactive process visualization, real-time production data acquisition, and seamless control.
One notable feature the A+W Production Terminal is its ability to visualize pane setups, dimensions and processing steps, and provide employees with a clear overview of ongoing processes that require immediate intervention when necessary. Additionally, each terminal supports the display of CAD drawings and document links, which enhance communication and collaboration throughout production.
The integration of A+W Barcode Manager with the A+W Production Terminal is another key aspect, enabling efficient booking of breakage slices and reasons, along with machine status feedback and automatic scrap handling, which collectively enhances productivity, efficiency and processing quality.
- Visualize pane structures, dimensions, and processing steps
- Display of CAD drawings
- Document links for enhanced communication and collaboration
- Booking of breakage and reason
- Booking and feedback of machine status
- Automatic reject handling with implemented downstream concept
- Fully customizable user interface
- Control via foot panel for convenient operation
- Display rack information for subsequent processes
- Online printing of labels
Production
A+W Production is an extremely flexible PPS solution for complete rough and detailed scheduling for insulated glass, tempered glass, and laminated glass production. The system allows planning and control of even the most demanding multi-level production flows.
The A+W Barcode Tracking has taken our entire production organization to a new performance level. Only with it are we in a position to truly organize ourselves efficiently without long information paths, complicated inquiries, and time-consuming re-makes. Earlier, an employee frequently had to search for racks for hours in order to find a sheet if he was not sure whether or not it had been produced yet. Today, he just looks in the system – done!
My father always used to strive for the optimum production solution. This also applies to the software we are using. We have therefore been using A+W software for more than 30 years, and have never looked back. Another important criterion for us is service. At A+W, this is solution-oriented; their experts know their job and communicate excellently with our staff and machinery partners.
Clarity
Capa View
Interested in monitoring your production capacity utilization or tracking the progress of individual orders and batches? A+W Capa View provides immediate access to production status information, while also seamlessly connecting to A+W Barcode Manager and/or Production Terminal for real-time updates.
A+W Capa View has a user-friendly interface offers clear and concise displays of production data, with detailed information available that’s just a double-click away. Customize views based on shifts or daily operations, and configure them according to your preferences.
A+W Capa View’s standout feature lies in its customizability, allowing real-time utilization overviews and views of configurable machine groups for enhanced production control.
- Status information per order and/or per batch
- Strong interconnection with A+W Barcode Manager and/or Production Terminal
- Individualized adjustable information display, e.g., shift-based vs. daily information
- Production completion feedback
- Integrated in A+W Business or stand-alone in order entry
Business
A+W Business is a complete ERP system for small and medium-sized companies. This commercial solution allows not just the entry of quotations, orders, credit notes, complaints, delivery notes, and the management of purchase orders and inquiries, but also control of other company areas (e. g. stock, purchasing, dispatch, etc.)
Production
A+W Production is an extremely flexible PPS solution for complete rough and detailed scheduling for insulated glass, tempered glass, and laminated glass production. The system allows planning and control of even the most demanding multi-level production flows.