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How to Optimize Machine Utilization, Predictive Work Flow, Automation and Digital Chain Security
Automation in NCSIMUL 2018 software from SPRING Technologies links the engineering department to programmers and operators working at the machine tools on the shop floor to improve forecasts and reduce operating cycles.
Moving Machine Builders and Users Toward the Digital Factory
The Mindsphere IoT operating system from Siemens is an open, customized platform for recording and analyzing large volumes of real-time, plant-wide production data used to operate, manage, program and maintain machine tools on the shop floor.
Industry 4.0 CAM Software Reduces Cycle Times, Improves Milling Surface Finishes
Integrated hyperMILL MAXX Machining finishing software from OPEN MIND uses conical barrel cutter technology to reduce machining cycle times by over 90 percent on planar, ruled and curved surfaces in complex, 5-axis components.
The Next Generation of Data-Driven Manufacturing Software
Merlin Tempus Enterprise Edition from Memex expands machine monitoring and management functionality with real-time data collection capabilities that capture machine-generated information and real-time sensor data, including alarm states, feed and speed rate overrides and other green-light metrics.
Powerful CAM Software Increases Machining Productivity and Reduces Overall Production Costs
Mastercam 2019 from CNC Software features a new series of automated 2D through 5-axis toolpath improvements, multi-axis milling automation, CAD and model preparation improvements, expanded 3D tooling, Accelerated Finishing and turning and Mill-Turn enhancements.
Heavy Duty Air Powered Conveyor Resists Wear and Transports More
Heavy Duty Line Vacs from EXAIR are ideal for transporting abrasive or heavy materials like shot blast, tumbling media or metal fittings.
Analytics Technology for After-Sales Service of Equipment in Real-Time
Using Remote Service from MachineMetrics, service managers and technicians can remotely monitor, manage, diagnose and resolve a customer’s machine issues for any piece of connected equipment in the field in real-time, without the necessity of an on-site visit.
Intuitive Touch Scheduling Board Replaces Magnetic Boards on Shop Floor
Replacing magnetic scheduling boards often found in shops, the Visual EstiTrack Touch Scheduling Board from Henning Software uses an intuitive touch screen interface for users to drag-and-drop scheduled shop order operations represented as cards within and between work centers.
Cloud ERP Simplifies and Optimizes Manufacturing Operations
Maintenance-free software and speed combines with quick and simple, automatic cloud-based data backups using Cloud ERP from Global Shop Solutions. Files and data are never lost, updates and maintenance are done in-house so that users always work with the most up-to-date version.
Capacitive Glass Keyboards for Simple Integration in Machines
Capacitive glass keyboards from HMI specialist GETT are 3 mm thick thermally hardened white glass with a high degree of inherent rigidity, resistance to breakage and are heat and cold resistant.
IMTS 2018 Showtime: Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing enables layer by layer processes to fabricate three dimensional products. See the continued improvements in materials and processes that are producing more industrial additive solutions than ever.
Ultrafast Rapid Prototyping and On-Demand Production
With automated 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication and injection molding processes, Protolabs uses digital manufacturing to be one of the fastest sources for rapid prototyping and on-demand production.
