Ensuring that equipment runs smoothly, accurately, and efficiently is paramount to sustainable manufacturing operations. Minimal disruptions, high-quality production and equipment safety are critical in manufacturing. Poorly performing parts or devices put the entire framework at risk. When uncalibrated machinery produces poorly manufactured parts, it can lead to high rejection rates, overruns of cost and time, and long-term reputation damage.

If a faulty assembly line produces parts that are of sub-standard quality, it will inevitably reflect poorly on the business. This is why calibration management is crucial.

Considering the number of instruments and tools that require management across schedules, specialized calibration management software (CMS) can make a massive difference for the manufacturing industry.

Benefits of calibration management software

Calibration management software can help to automate and schedule the calibration process. It ensures quality control and optimum performance of manufacturing units. It is a proactive approach to preventive maintenance that leverages standardized measurements and intelligent analyses to maintain operational benchmarks. With this in mind, some of the key ways in which CMS benefits manufacturing operations are:

• Efficiency and productivity
  By automating a variety of manual processes including scheduling, tracking, and documentation, CMS reduces errors and saves time compared to manual data entries. Additionally, technicians will be able to access the calibration history for any equipment from a single database, which frees up their time to focus on more critical assignments.
• Accuracy and compliance
  Inaccurate calibration of equipment does not merely lead to defective products but poses major safety hazards. This can lead to non-compliance within industry regulations or ISO requirements. CMS dramatically reduces the risk of non-compliance by ensuring that all equipment is calibrated correctly and accurately in a timely manner. It offers real-time alerts and reminders for inspections, ensuring that the standard is maintained regularly.
• Audit management
  CMS provides a complete audit trail for all calibration-related tasks. This transparency makes it easier for manufacturers to maintain quality control and quickly identify everything – who did the calibration work, when it was done, and what equipment was serviced.
• Data management and analysis
  CMS allows manufacturing enterprises to store and analyze their calibration data easily. By generating reports, statistical analyses, and trend charts, manufacturers will be able to leverage CMS to get valuable insights into their equipment. This will help them to identify potential issues and take corrective actions before they grow into major problems. Most importantly, CMS can integrate into many other types of systems, including maintenance management systems. This makes it a valuable component for ensuring high-quality operations through system integration.
  
• Cost savings
  By reducing the risk of non-compliance with the help of a calibration management software, manufacturers will be able to avoid costly product recalls, legal disputes, and regulatory fines. Additionally, money lost on downtime from equipment malfunction will be significantly reduced as a CMS will ensure that maintenance is conducted regularly and equipment lifespan is increased through regular and correct calibration. Finally, the costs of labor and increased productivity can also be reduced through the automation and streamlining of calibration management processes.

Prime Technologies – The calibration partner of choice

Keeping your enterprise efficient and productive requires the help of a reliable service provider with the experience and brand reputation that guarantees trust.

With almost 30 years of experience, Prime Technologies has been a global leader in the calibration management software space. Our high-level of expertise allows us to provide clients with holistic, data-centric software that improve, integrate, and formalize their enterprise’s calibration management endeavors.

Now a part of the TMA Systems family, Prime Technologies is now offers more holistic products and services than ever before. Integrate world-class, cutting-edge asset management systems with your calibration needs throughout your operations.