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Advent Solar Selects WinSPC to Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Programs

High-Tech Manufacturer Of Solar Cell Modules Assures Product and Process Quality Using Real-Time SPC

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--December 6, 2006-DataNet Quality Systems (DataNet), manufacturer of WinSPC® and QualTrend® quality improvement software, announced today that Advent Solar has chosen WinSPC to perform real-time SPC across its manufacturing operations in Albuquerque, NM. The company manufactures advanced-technology solar cells and modules for residential and commercial use using a new, patented process similar to semiconductor manufacturing. It plans to use WinSPC to prevent defects and assure a better solar cell by controlling the process, inputs and raw material.

Advent Solar installed WinSPC throughout its facility in an effort to support the company's Lean Manufacturing program, Six Sigma processes and commitment to superior quality and technology. Operators will use WinSPC to collect, aggregate, test and monitor product and process quality characteristics collected from over 15 various data sources. WinSPC's monitoring capabilities alert shop-floor operators to process violations and trigger corrective actions in an effort to prevent product defects.

The company chose WinSPC because of its smart administration, ability to integrate with a variety of data sources, easy-to-use operator interface, and DataNet's experience in the semiconductor industry. As part of the Lean Manufacturing philosophy, Advent's goal is to empower its operators to make process decisions and improve product and process quality at the time of production. WinSPC provides operators with a visual interface to understand, monitor and correct out-of-control processes before expensive errors or defective product is created.

About DataNet

DataNet Quality Systems delivers quality control software and services that empower manufacturers to improve product and process quality through real-time Statistical Process Control. WinSPC and QualTrend software, in combination with DataNet's solution delivery services, enable manufacturers to:

Identify, control and prevent defects
Close the quality loop from "detection to correction"
Gain executive-level visibility into shop floor operations

With over 2500 installed facilities worldwide and distributors throughout the world, 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.

© Copyright 2008, DataNet Quality Systems. All rights reserved. WinSPC and QualTrend are registered trademarks of DataNet Quality Systems. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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