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The capabilities of manufacturing execution systems software have greatly expanded in recent years, making it a must-have tool for manufacturers in the age of Industry 4.0.
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Nobody's perfect. Even the best trained, most experienced assemblers can make mistakes on the line, especially in high-mix production environments. Fortunately, a variety of software products are available to help prevent assembly errors.