(pressebox) (Dernbach, 22.02.2012) iTAC Software AG (http://www.itacsoftware.com) and Japan-based Yamaha Motor IM (http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/...) are collaborating on the development of an SMT assembly system machine interface which will facilitate online communication between the Yamaha machines and the iTAC SMT interface. Yamaha entered into the collaboration so that it can meet all future customer traceability requirements in compliance with the strict German regulations and remain competitive on the international market.

A bi-directional connection on the iTAC.MES.Suite will unite all the best features of both products and seamlessly integrate them in the customer's manufacturing structures.

Chief Operating Officer of iTAC Software AG, Peter Bollinger, explained, “Having Yamaha Motor IM as a customer adds another market leader to our customer base and underlines our benefits as system partner in the MES market.” Managing Director of Yamaha Motor IM Europe GmbH, Nobuyuki Nishizawa, added, “Not only are we enhancing the potential of the Yamaha Motor IM in the demanding automotive market, we now also have access to the know-how of the strongest MES provider in the market.

Über iTAC Software AG: iTAC Software AG is a system and solution provider specializing in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) with an effective production philosophy. In accordance with this philosophy, iTAC develops, integrates and maintains its platform-independent iTAC.MES.Suite for manufacturing enterprises around the world. The software facilitates considerable quality improvements along the entire process and production chain up to zero defect production. The service architecture comprises a comprehensive range of functions such as Traceability, Production Management, Advanced Production Scheduling, Computer-Aided Quality and Material Logistics, plus add-ons. As a result of its high level of standardization and technological basis, the iTAC.MES.Suite can be used for practically all factory manufacturing operations. iTAC Software AG is headquartered in Germany and has branch offices in France, the USA and China.