
Umbrella's data acquisition software approach to implementing
sophisticated software has been developed and deployed over
several years in a number of challenging environments, from
manufacturing, biotechnology laboratory control, aerospace and
automation,
to general electronics manufacturing. Umbrella is unique in
developing solutions for manufacturing from both the enterprise
and the plant floor perspective and in building long-term,
robust solutions for clients.
Speedy Deployment
Our rapid prototyping methodology gets software applications into your hands early in the development process, when refinements can be made with the least expense. Our flexible tools and software components allow us to quickly build highly customized networked systems and to help our clients achieve rapid success. We have in-depth knowledge of data-intensive manufacturing, engineering, and scientific environments. When combined with our flexible software tools, this knowledge allows us to deploy effective solutions in a fraction of the typical time line.
Easy Integration with Existing Systems & Flexibility
We use flexible components from our extensive library of
software routines to
build systems that are compatible with add-on modules from
National
Instruments and with instrument drivers from Agilent, Tektronix,
Keithly,
Anritsu, and other hardware vendors. An important part of our
rapid
development technique is the use of LabVIEW from National
Instruments.
LabVIEW’s graphical programming language makes it easy to
develop functional
user interfaces. We adhere to both our own strict development
guidelines and
those suggested by National Instruments, to ensure a product
that is reliable,
maintainable, and expandable. We assure interoperability between
our products
and other software by complying with industry standards and
protocols. These
include TCP/IP, DCOM/ActiveX, OPC, HTTP, HTML, XML, ADO, SQL,
and
GEM/SECS.
Automated cell and
biomaterial quantification
Process monitoring
Integrated imaging and
motion control
Laboratory automation
Manufacturing test systems
Mechanical parts inspection
Sensor and instrument
interfacing
Real-time feedback and
control
Networked SCADA systems
PLC
integration
Web
and enterprise
integration
SPC,
Pareto analysis
