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JUNE 2015 56 CompositesWorld » PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Process chain cost-modeling tool AZL Aachen GmbH (Aachen, Germany) has developed OPLYSIS process-optimizing and cost-modeling software for both technical and economic evaluation and optimization of production process chains. AZL Aachen worked on the software in cooperation with software specialist engidesk GmbH (Herzogenrath, Germany); it has been launched worldwide and is distributed under license by Conbility GmbH (Aachen, Germany). OPLYSIS is fexible, designed to fnd out where, in an existing manufacturing process, that chain efciency can be increased, taking into consideration all parameters, from material to machines to labor. Users can create, analyze and optimize their production processes, according to individual requirements and key performance indicators. Ultimately, OPLYSIS helps users detect where they can save and gain time and money. The software helps visualize and model simple to highly complex manufacturing process chains, from the material input to the single-part cost of the end product; it can be used, for example, to ramp-up production capaci- ties or to evaluate cycle times and cost drivers of new production process chains. Information can be shared with colleagues; individual calculation procedures can be stored and integrated. OPLYSIS also ofers the possibility to operate a "white-and-black-box" system, enabling the user to share selected information outside the direct working environ- ment with customers, yet protect sensitive calculation details. The software is available worldwide, and can be ordered in English, German and other languages on request at Conbility's Web site: www.conbility.com High Density Urethane Tooling Board and Core Material (800) 845-0745 • www.precisionboard.com • Closed cell structure • No out-gassing • 15 standard densities • Exceeds aviation flammability standards Make it Precision Board Plus NEW PRODUCTS