End-User Highlight: Metaldyne

This month we interviewed Michael Young, the Lead Process Engineering Technician for Metaldyne, a leading global designer and supplier of powertrain and chassis products for the automotive industry.

IA: What do you use Inductive Automation software for in your company or facility?

Michael: We are monitoring our process for machine status, alarm history, downtime and OEE calculations. We can now view this anytime and in real time from unlimited clients through intranet or VPN.

IA: Why did you choose Inductive Automation software?

Michael: It is the most versatile I have seen yet, and if you are imaginative, the Inductive Automation technical support staff can help you figure out how to turn those dreams into reality.

IA: What features have you found most useful to your specific process?

Michael: I have found out, while learning to use them, that all of the tools such as SQL syntax, scripting, Jython and expression language give you tremendous options and flexibility.

IA: How has the introduction of SQL affected your development and implementation?

Michael: I am still learning it, but without it some things just are not possible without a lot of extra work.

IA: What have you found to be the main benefits of the software?

Michael: The flexibility of it and after getting better at it, the freedom of it.

IA: How do you plan on using IA software in the future?

Michael: All that I can, because there is no limit to the type of information that I can save and store in the database. This makes it a great tool for all of us involved in the project.

IA: Is there anything else you can say regarding your experience with Inductive Automation?

Michael: They are in California, but we won?t hold it against them.

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