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About A better way to manufacture products. We apply computer vision, machine learning, cloud computing and adaptive robotics to product assembly and inspection, changing the flexibility, scalability, resiliency, and economics of the industry. Our team of manufacturing experts live on the factory floor and translate this real-world experience into finding solutions for even the most complex production challenges. Factory resiliency, today and into the future. Minimize production inefficiencies caused by human error and fatigue and drive consistent output with our repeatable, software-driven assembly lines. Reducing dependence on human labor trims cost and time-to-market by giving you the freedom to manufacture closer to your customers and supply chain. Quick production ramp-up, every time. We get you up and running up to 50% faster with our pre-integrated and production-ready microfactories. Our simple-to-use interface allows you to quickly configure your line without any programming	About Custom Plena bots are built to perform 3-way match and flag duplicates. Plena bots can also use business rules to figure out GL codes, taxes, and extract important invoice details. AR Robots can post cash, scan billing reports, and send reminders for outstanding invoices. Payment collection is easier and more instant than ever before with a Plena robot. A custom bot can be trained to inspect incoming payments multiple times a day, making it ideal for accounts receivable departments with net terms or open invoices. AR robots also help in even the most complex billing processes, record receivables and account for bad debt. Our robots take control of the keyboard, mouse and screen of any computer to perform operations and make logical decisions by clicking/typing on any window or file. Automate an entire process from start to finish- with little to no human interaction. Digital robots perform tasks just like humans; except they don’t make mistakes and never get tired!
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook	Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience Electronic manufacturers looking for a cloud-based software for design, simulation, and deployment of the configuration and instructions used to setup and run physical production assembly lines	Audience Robotic Process Automation platform that helps companies eliminate repetitive ERP tasks so their accounting team can focus on the bigger picture
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API Offers API	API Offers API
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Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person	Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person
Company Information Bright Machines United States www.brightmachines.com	Company Information Plena Founded: 2018 United States plena.io
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Categories Robotic Process Automation (RPA)	Categories Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable AR Automation Lead Intelligence Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Integrations Acumatica Cloud ERP Marigold Engage+ Microsoft Dynamics GP NetSuite QuickBooks Online View All 1 Integration	Integrations Acumatica Cloud ERP Marigold Engage+ Microsoft Dynamics GP NetSuite QuickBooks Online View All 4 Integrations
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