Rules to drive Armstrong's product management

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Nov 23, 2004

Armstrong Pumps is to implement RuleStream's RPM rules-driven product management solution to efficiently scale its product development processes.

Armstrong Pumps is to implement RuleStream's RPM rules-driven product management solution to efficiently scale its product development processes.

Toronto-based SA Armstrong, parent company to Armstrong Pumps, approached Javelin Technologies looking for help meeting rising demand for its fluid flow equipment for residential, commercial and industrial applications.

Javelin, Canada's largest SolidWorks value-added reseller (VAR), recommended RuleStream.

Armstrong will focus its initial RuleStream implementation on extending the functionality of its ACE Online product selection and configuration system by automating the configuration of 3D components and assemblies, developing a highly scalable platform for automating multiple product lines, and improving data integration across the multiple software systems currently in use for streamlining the product development process.

Engineering deliverables that once took hours could soon be generated in minutes using the new system.

Armstrong also expects increased accuracy and speed in responding to RFQs and order fulfilment requests.

"There's a lot of growth opportunity for us, so naturally our goal is to ramp-up our production capabilities to deliver orders more rapidly while also improving engineering accuracy and quality", said Peter Thomsen, Marketing Manager - Strategic Projects, SA Armstrong.

"RuleStream will help us achieve our ambitious expansion objectives while keeping growth costs in line by enabling our engineers to apply their skills and talents more effectively".

"A leading company like Armstrong stays in the lead because they embrace innovative approaches for improving their products and accelerating their product development processes", said David Vredenburgh, RuleStream's Chief Executive Officer.

"It is always a thrill for us to be a part of that process and to help manufacturers not only improve, but to take their businesses to the next growth benchmark".