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MDE allows users to instantly trend data, incorporate it into graphics, generate reports, and create Centerline displays.   ##### In This Guide: **Using MDE in lab tests and shift rounds** **Conducting real-time MDE calculations** **Security benefits of MDE** **Creating unique data entry screens** **Various data types available to you** **Automated test schedules** ##### Get the Guide Now #### Contact Us 1700 Main St., Suite 222 Washougal, WA  98671 (360) 619-5010   #### Products - [Data Visualization Tools](http://www.dataparc.com/parcview/) - [Data Historian](http://www.dataparc.com/parcserver/) #### Solutions - [Data Integration](https://www.dataparc.com/manufacturing-data-integration/) - [Process Optimization](https://www.dataparc.com/manufacturing-process-optimization-software/) - [Root Cause Analysis](https://www.dataparc.com/root-cause-analysis/) - [Production Monitoring](https://www.dataparc.com/real-time-production-monitoring/) - [Downtime Tracking](https://www.dataparc.com/downtime-tracking/) - [Quality Control](https://www.dataparc.com/spc-sqc/) - [OEE Tracking](https://www.dataparc.com/oee-tracking-software/) - [Manual Data Entry](https://www.dataparc.com/manual-data-entry-logging/) - [Custom Solutions](https://www.dataparc.com/custom-manufacturing-apps/) #### Features - [Batch Analysis](https://www.dataparc.com/batch-analysis/) - [Dashboards & KPIs](https://www.dataparc.com/dashboards-and-kpis/) - [Data Aggregation](https://www.dataparc.com/data-aggregation/) - [Environmental Monitoring](https://www.dataparc.com/environmental-monitoring/) - [Excel Add-in](https://www.dataparc.com/excel-addin/) - [Grade Troubleshooting](https://www.dataparc.com/grade-troubleshooting/) - [LIMS](https://www.dataparc.com/lims/) - [Mobile Capabilities](https://www.dataparc.com/mobile-capabilities/) - [Monitoring & Notifications](https://www.dataparc.com/monitoring-and-notifications/) - [Operating Envelopes](https://www.dataparc.com/operating-envelopes/) - [Production Cost Monitoring](https://www.dataparc.com/production-cost-monitoring/) - [Production Loss Tracking](https://www.dataparc.com/production-loss-tracking-oee/) - [Soft Sensors](https://www.dataparc.com/soft-sensors/) - [SPC/SQC](https://www.dataparc.com/spc-sqc-analysis/) #### Industries - [Chemicals](https://www.dataparc.com/chemicals/) - [Oil & Gas](https://www.dataparc.com/oil-gas/) - [Power & Utilities](https://www.dataparc.com/power-utilities/) - [Mining & Minerals](https://www.dataparc.com/mining-metal-minerals/) - [Pulp & Paper](https://www.dataparc.com/pulp-paper/) - [Food & Beverage](https://www.dataparc.com/food-beverage/) #### Links - [Demo Request](http://www.dataparc.com/demo-request) - [Manufacturing Insights Blog](http://www.dataparc.com/blog) - [Support Portal](https://dataparc.accelo.com/portal) - [Training Calendar](http://www.dataparc.com/training) - [Community Forum](https://community.dataparcsolutions.com) - [Careers](http://www.dataparc.com/careers) [Newsletter Signup](http://www.dataparc.com/newsletter-signup/) © 2025 dataPARC