ETQ, part of Hexagon, has launched its ETQ Reliance® Predictive Quality Analytics solution, bringing AI-driven analytics to its quality management system (QMS). This powerful solution allows manufacturers to detect production issues early, enabling faster resolutions and improved product quality, all while reducing risks like recalls and production downtime. The solution enhances operational efficiency and ensures higher quality standards by providing real-time analysis of shop-floor data and automating decision-making processes.
Partnership with Acerta Analytics
ETQ has partnered with Acerta Analytics, a leader in predictive quality analytics software, to integrate Acerta’s LinePulse AI solution into ETQ Reliance. This partnership provides manufacturers with an integrated, predictive closed-loop quality system that combines real-time data analysis with quality workflows.
According to Vick Vaishnavi, CEO of ETQ, “The ETQ Reliance Predictive Quality solution combines AI technology and expert human knowledge to identify production problems sooner and resolve them faster, helping avoid costly and brand-damaging recalls.”
Key Features of ETQ Reliance Predictive Quality Analytics
The solution offers a range of benefits that can optimize manufacturing processes and minimize defects:
- Real-time Data Analysis: Predicts upcoming defects and integrates data from Acerta LinePulse to accelerate root cause analysis.
- Automated Alerts: Sends early warnings to notify teams of potential risks, creating a quality event in ETQ Reliance.
- Proactive Decision-Making: Combines AI-driven predictive capabilities with human expertise to reduce field service costs, customer complaints, safety incidents, and recalls.
- Continuous Learning: Feedback from ETQ Reliance continuously improves Acerta LinePulse’s predictive algorithms.
Impact on Manufacturing KPIs
The predictive analytics solution significantly enhances key performance indicators such as:
- Reduction in scrap and rework
- Improved “first-time-right” production
- Faster resolution times
Greta Cutulenco, CEO of Acerta Analytics, remarked, “Our combined solution helps manufacturers prevent scrap, rework, and manage critical quality events more efficiently with real-time data.”
Transforming the Manufacturing Industry
ETQ Reliance NXG is already being used in industries like automotive, aerospace, life sciences, and electronics. The AI-driven predictive quality solution is expected to transform how companies handle quality control by boosting innovation, reducing recalls, and delivering prescriptive solutions for supply chain issues. The solution is designed to empower engineers, product designers, and supply chain managers to ensure high-quality outputs and optimize manufacturing processes.
By integrating AI-powered predictive quality analytics, ETQ and Acerta are revolutionizing how manufacturers detect, prevent, and resolve production issues. With real-time insights and advanced root cause analysis, companies can enhance efficiency, reduce recall risks, and continuously improve their manufacturing processes.