Home / Next Step in Lifecycle Management

Next Step in Lifecycle Management

TDMnext from TDM Systems is the next generation of Tool Data Management for machining, with enhanced performance features and highly integrated, global system integration that includes worldwide networking and easy scalability.

Posted: August 1, 2016

Booth E-3264: The start screen of TDM Global Line from TDM Systems, the next step in their Lifecycle Management strategy that provides worldwide networking and easy scalability of process optimization through creation and editing of tool data and graphics, integration of tool know-how and 3D graphics into the CAM planning, and organizing the complete tool cycle on the shop floor.

In Booth E-3264, TDM Systems Inc. (Schaumburg, IL) takes the next logical step in their Lifecycle Management strategy by introducing TDMnext, their new generation of Industry 4.0 software that enables both entry-level options with enhanced performance features and highly integrated, global system integrations that include worldwide networking and easy scalability. TDM Systems is a leading provider of Tool Data Management in the machining industry. With Tool Lifecycle Management, they focus specifically on process optimization through optimal tool planning and provisioning. Creating and editing tool data and graphics, integrating tool know-how and 3D graphics into the CAM planning, and organizing the complete tool cycle on the shop floor are their three core competencies and the pillars of their TLM strategy. As a competence center within the Sandvik Group, TDM Systems draws on the expertise of various tool manufacturers in developing its software products.

TDMnext is a highly evolved platform that is capable of simultaneously handling the operation of all existing TDM modules as well as TDM Global Line modules. It allows shops to completely overhaul and update their TDM software without a complicated system change. Additional advantages include simplified interface handling, easy use of on-demand and browser-based solutions and the combined use of standard and engineering solutions. The release of TDMnext also provides:

First-class graphical 3D tool assembling.
TDMsearch, a new innovative standard for tool searches.
TDMcheck, which analyzes data and processes in TDM and suggests potential improvements. It is an intelligent data concept that allows for new data to be imported independently of the software version, ensuring maximum flexibility.
TDMimport, which is targeted, automated import of tool data from a variety of sources, both external and from legacy databases.

TDM Systems Inc., 1901 North Roselle Road, Suite 800, Schaumburg, IL 60195, 847-605-1269, Fax: 847-605-0586, www.tdmsystems.com.