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News Release from: RuleStream Corp
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Team on 23 June 2006
Robbins and Myers adopts knowledge
management
Robbins and Myers has selected RuleStream to streamline engineering processes, increase quotation accuracy and improve customer response time.
Robbins and Myers has selected RuleStream to streamline engineering processes, increase quotation accuracy and improve customer response time Robbins and Myers' Moyno division is a leading innovator and manufacturer of progressing cavity pumps, grinders and pump systems
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 17 Sep 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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With lengthy lead times for engineering deliverables in both the order quotation and fulfillment processes, the company conducted a comprehensive search for a commercial solution to address their needs.
RuleStream will initially be used to automate complex engineering processes associated with Moyno's engineer-to-order (ETO) operations.
This includes automation of 3D models, complex drawings, performance calculations and bills of materials (BoMs), which will allow quotations and orders for nonstandard products and systems to be processed faster and with more accuracy.
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On completion of the Moyno implementation, Robbins and Myers plans to implement RuleStream in other divisions with ETO processes.
"We selected RuleStream to provide cost-effective, timely engineering automation on nonstandard orders, an important and growing segment of our business", said Todd Brown, Engineering Manager, Moyno Division.
"We expect the RuleStream system to increase bid and win rates, improve margin security through more accurate cost estimation, and enhance customer responsiveness and satisfaction".
"In addition, it reinforces our strategy of improving our internal processes to ensure we provide the best-value solution for our customers".
"RuleStream will replace our internally developed legacy systems that were costly to maintain and difficult to update", said Launie Anderson, Director of IT at Robbins and Myers.
"In the future, RuleStream's unique enterprise scalability, robust engineering knowledge management tools, and unmatched integrations with other engineering packages will allow us to support multiple divisions across the globe with a central knowledge repository".
RuleStream's comprehensive integration with SolidWorks 3D mechanical design software will allow Robbins and Myers to take advantage of an integrated user environment.
"The expansion of Robbins and Myers' solution to incorporate RuleStream's engineering knowledge management tools further extends the vision and innovation available through SolidWorks and its vast partner programme", said Jeff Ray, COO of SolidWorks Corporation.
"As a leading supplier of highly engineered systems, Robbins and Myers' success is based on close and continuing interaction with their customers and the development of new and innovative products", said Robert Nierman, CEO of RuleStream.
"RuleStream's solution will demonstrate its value for new product enhancements and new product launches, helping Robbins and Myers maintain its leadership position".
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