About DataNet Quality Systems

DataNet Quality Systems empowers manufacturers to improve products, processes, and profitability through real-time statistical software solutions. The company’s vision is to deliver trusted and capable technology solutions that allow manufacturers to create the highest quality product for the lowest possible cost. DataNet’s flagship product, WinSPC, provides statistical decision-making at the point of production and delivers real-time, actionable information to where it is needed most. With over 2500 installed facilities worldwide and distributors across the globe, DataNet is dedicated to delivering a high level of customer service and support, shop-floor expertise, and professional Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing services.

Our mission:

To deliver superior real-time process improvement solutions that allow manufacturers to improve product quality, reduce waste, and maximize profitability.

We achieve this by:

Developing the highest quality software
Maintaining a deep level of manufacturing and shop-floor expertise
Retaining expertise in a variety of continuous improvement methodologies, such as SPC, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing
Continuously adapting our technologies to complement evolving manufacturing and information technology solutions
Dedicating a team of experienced professionals to install, configure, train and customize solutions that maximize value to our customers
Offering superior customer service and support

Company facts:

Established: 1995
Ownership: Privately Owned
Headquarters: Southfield, MI USA
Installations: 2500+ facilities worldwide
Distribution: North America, South America, Europe, Asia (limited) and Australia
Languages supported: English, Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish, German, French, Portuguese
Awards:

ISA President’s Award, Most Innovative Technology Product, ISA, 1997
“Top 75 Fastest Growing Independent Software Vendors for Windows,” Start magazine, 1999
“Hottest Companies to Watch,” Start magazine, 2001
“The Best SPC Software 2005,” Eworks (China)

Manufacturing industries served:

Computer and electronic products
Food and beverage
Electrical equipment, appliances and consumer goods
Life sciences
Plastics
Rubber
Paper
Primary and fabricated metals
Transportation and transportation equipment

Our roots

In 1941, the Detroit Gauge Group was established to supply automotive and aerospace manufacturers with tools, testing equipment and metrology devices. At that time, statistical process control was performed with pen and paper and had just established itself in American manufacturing. The Detroit Gauge Group worked with quality teams on the shop floor, building and integrating devices to measure and improve product and process quality.

Over the next fifty years, Detroit Gauge's manufacturing customers realized increased levels of automation and production capacity. From robots and CNC machines to ERP systems and programmable logic controllers, the pace of manufacturing Quality and control improvements quickened.

In the early 90s, the founders of the Detroit Gauge Group recognized the value of automating Statistical Process Control to improve manufacturing cost efficiency, productivity and profitability. In 1991, Detroit Gauge developed the first Windows-based, real-time SPC software solution: WinSPC. In 1995, Detroit Gauge formed DataNet to provide Quality solutions applicable across a full spectrum of manufacturing industries. DataNet continues to invest in and develop real-time Quality solutions that have become fixtures in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Total Quality Management programs of leading manufacturing enterprises.

Time line

1941: Detroit Gauge Group formed
1991: WinSPC launched, the first Windows-based real-time SPC software
1992: WinSPC plant-wide monitoring introduced
1994: Oracle^® Database supported
1995: DataNet Quality Systems established
1997: WinSPC C/S introduced
1997: Consilium adopts WinSPC for its MES line
1997: Winner: ISA President’s Award, “Most Innovative Technology Product”
1998: Multi-language support introduced
1999: Microsoft Corp. and CMP Media name DataNet Quality Systems on “Top 75 Fastest Growing Independent Software Vendors for Windows.”
2000: WinSPC becomes OPC/OLE compliant
2000: DataNet introduces Custom Web Reporter (CWR) module
2001: QualTrend introduced
2001: Start magazine’s “Hottest Companies to Watch”
2002: ODBC mining capabilities introduced
2003: Dynamic plant monitoring
2004: ActiveX module released
2005: WinSPC supports FDA 21 CFR Part 11
2006: Winner: Best SPC Software 2005, Eworks

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