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The Companion Guide to... Factory Analytics

by: Julie Cliche-Dubois, Cogiscan

This companion guide to The Printed Circuit Assembler's Guide to... Factory Analytics explores how connected factory analytics and AI-assisted investigation can turn manufacturing data into actionable intelligence. Follow a production day through the perspectives of an operator, quality engineer, and manufacturing engineer, and learn how data from machines, inspection systems, rework, and operator experience can reveal issues that traditional KPIs might miss. Readers see how deeper analysis of first-pass yield, false alarms, scrap, placement performance, and process conditions can accelerate root-cause analysis and improve decision-making. The guide also examines AI’s role in connecting disparate data and identifying patterns—while keeping human expertise central to validation and corrective action. 


Julie Cliche-Dubois
Product Marketing Manager, Cogiscan

Julie Cliche-Dubois leads all product marketing efforts at Cogiscan. She received her bachelor’s degree in computer science and a postgraduate diploma in business information technology, both from the University of Sherbrooke in Québec Canada. Cliche-Dubois has extensive experience providing product management to software development companies in the high-technology hub of Montréal.

With over 14 years of experience at Cogiscan, Cliche-Dubois held a variety of roles from software development, application support, product management, and product marketing. Her broad background has provided her with extensive knowledge of Cogiscan’s portfolio and a deep understanding of the evolving needs of electronics manufacturers. Recognized for her ability to combine technical expertise with empathy and strategic thinking, she serves as the voice of the market within the organization, translating customer challenges and industry trends into product strategies that help shape the future of Cogiscan’s solutions.

When not developing solutions to improve the manufacturing process, she can be found running along the streets of Montréal, Canada (typically chasing after her two young children) or enjoying a good book.

Cogiscan was founded in Québec, Canada in 1999 by three manufacturing engineers. The company was established to fulfill the vision of creating a smart factory that seamlessly integrates all manufacturing processes, including machines, materials, people, and software systems, using information technology. More than two decades later, Cogiscan continues to provide modular smart factory solutions that are tailored specifically for PCB assembly in high-reliability industry sectors.

Cogiscan's applications enable machine connectivity, process control and traceability, and data-driven analytics—from the shop floor all the way to the enterprise level, including parent company iTAC Software AG’s Gartner-recognized MES/MOM suite. As subsidiaries of Dürr Systems AG, both Cogiscan and iTAC Software are part of Dürr’s Digital Factory. The Dürr Group is one of the world’s leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with particular expertise in the technology fields of automation, digitalization, and energy efficiency. Its products, systems, and services enable highly efficient and sustainable manufacturing processes.

After 25 years focused solely on electronics manufacturing, Cogiscan has helped transform manufacturing operations all over the world with installations in over 800 factories. To understand how Cogiscan can guide you along your smart factory journey, please visit Cogiscan.

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