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Product Descriptions


Product Descriptions

Products/Modules

The Empower Suite consists of Modules and Tools that perform specific functions to help you manage product data.

Some of the key modules in the tool suite include:

Product/ModuleDescription
Part Data Management ModuleThe Part Data management module provides the ability to store information about any item/part in Empower. It includes a document management facility to manage various document versions, and control the check-in, check-out operations. The Part Data management module also allows managing unlimited attributes, vendor items, service objects, and comments.
BOM Management ModuleThe BOM Management module provides the ability to store and manage all BOMs and BOM revisions in Empower. The BOM Management module also provides the ability to import BOM files in various formats such as Text/ASCII, Microsoft Excel, Word, other databases, etc.
BOM Routing ModuleA module that allows you to manage operations and sequences/steps for manufacturing, assembly, and test procedures on any product item. The BOM Routing module uses the Bill of Material as a backdrop to verify quantities and inventory. The BOM Routing module allows users to leverage documents and images to provide a graphical depiction of each step.
BOM ConfiguratorThe BOM Configurator module allows you to:
  • Manage separate BOM variants/product configurations for each BOM revision
  • Add, remove, change items from the standard/base BOM for each configuration
  • Select Vendors/Suppliers for each build/manufacturing run
  • Setup default views/columns for each configuration
Change Management ModuleThe Change Management module provides the ability to store, track, and execute formal changes to any database item.

The Change Management module provides the ability to define "redlines" (actual data changes), routing (via automated workflows) and approvals (electronic signoff).

The Change Management module automates the process of updating item data.
Quality Management ModuleThe Quality Management module is a closed-loop Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) system that provides users with the ability to capture and route (for resolution) any product defects and issues. The Quality Management module consists of forms, reports, and alerts to classify and analyze product problems.

Quality forms can be created and classified to represent any type of problem, such as Corrective Actions (CAR), Preventive Actions (PAR), Supplier Corrective Actions (SCAR), Non-Conforming Materials Report (NCMR), Customer Complaints, etc.

Quality forms can contain data that describe the issue, define tasks to be accomplished and users responsible to facilitate closure of the issue, and electronic signoff for tracking user acceptance/approvals.
Project Management ModuleThe Project Management module provides the ability to capture critical project data such as project tasks, actions, and resources (users) responsible for carrying out project tasks.

The Project Management module tracks timeframes, deadline and deliverables and provides an alerting mechanism to automatically remind users when tasks are nearing (or exceeding) allotted timeframes.

The Project Management module is vertically integrated with all Empower objects and product data. For example, Projects can be associated with parts, BOMs, documents, Changes/ECOs, Quality Items, Training, etc.
Empower DesktopEmpower Desktop performs many common Empower functions:
  • Database Searching
  • Part/Item/BOM Management and Viewing
  • New Part Request Processing
  • Document Viewing and Control
  • Formal Change/ECO capture, routing, and automated updates
  • Formal Defect/Issue capture, routing, and closure
  • Project Management
  • Training Management
  • Reporting

Desktop is the main application for most users.
AdministratorAllows you to configure the Empower database for your own environment:
  • Automatic (Part, Change, CAPA) Number Generation
  • Object Classifications (Types, Categories)
  • Attribute Fields
  • Users, User Groups, and Permissions
  • Custom Fields
  • Processing Rules and Options
  • Workflows and Workflow Mapping
  • Email Alerts and Messaging
ReporterEmpower Reporter provides common BOM and system reports such as: Cost Rollup, Document Packager, Shortage Report, AVL. Reporter also provides the ability to create Desktop searches and database views.
OmniBOMProvides the BOM importing and exporting functions:
  • Comprehensive Import/Exporting for handling any file format
  • Interactive BOM Specification
  • Multiple Revision/Variant Support
  • Automated BOM cleanup and "finalizations"
  • BOM Comparison
LicenseMonitorThe LicenseMonitor displays the current and past license usage. It also allows you to load new license files.
Server MonitorThe Server Monitor is a Windows Service application that leverages open-source Web Services for performing system audits. The Server Monitor performs periodic execution of Web Services. Leveraging open-source Web Services, you can customize the Web Services to have the system perform any system and database maintenance tasks you require. Some example services such as: stale license releasing, download directory cleanup, and automated email alerts for tasks are provided with the default Web Services.
CADKitEmpower CADKit is an application designed to provide a bi-directional interface between the Empower database and applications and various CAD and CAE tools.

CADKit allows users to:
  • Update and add components to PADS Logic with information/attributes from the Empower database
  • Compare/validate PADS Logic schematic components with Items in the Empower database
  • Create and Upload BOMs from PADS Logic schematics
  • Create and Upload BOMs and documents from SOLIDWORKS assemblies
  • Verify/Compare models in a SOLIDWORKS Assembly to Items in the Empower database
  • Create and Upload BOMs and documents from Solid Edge assemblies
  • Verify/Compare models in a Solid Edge assembly to Items in the Empower database