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Automating the Shop Floor

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Posted: December 22, 2016

Networked machine tools in the IoT world: For machining turbine blades, all operation and programming of the A156 5-axis machining center from C.B Ferrari is done wirelessly via smart devices by using multi-touch apps and an integrated 3D simulation function. Its IndraMotion MTX Advanced system from Rexroth guarantees machine tool accuracy of 0.1μm, processing speeds in the PLC of less than 0.5 milliseconds, and CNC cycle times of up to 0.25 milliseconds.

Networking Machine Tools with the Internet of Things
IndraMotion MTX from Bosch Rexroth now controls up to 250 axes in 60 independent NC channels using one control hardware with open interfaces into the world of multi-touch operating devices and simulation programs.

Real-Time Predictive Maintenance and Service of FMS in the Internet of Things
Fastems uses ThingWorx technology from PTC to facilitate remote monitoring of condition-based maintenance and service to increase FMS uptime and production capacity.

Unlock Hidden Real-Time Shop Floor Data for Continuous Improvement
Advanced MV2 MES software from Paper-Less optimizes production operations through unique electronic shop packets, deep integration with production workflows, browser-based user interface, multi-language support and open ERP integration.

Intelligent Shop Floor Interface for Operator Feedback
SmartTouch from Spectrum CNC Technologies serves as a shop floor interface for Multi-DNC software that couples with state-of-the-art communication hardware networks, CNC machine tools, and robots to provide machine communications and control.

Compact, High Speed Laser Cutting Automation
Ideal for unmanned operations, the compact QUICK CELL 3015 automated laser cutting system from Mazak Optonics uses factory floor space more efficiently by stacking the load and unload pallets.

Industry 4.0 Shop Floor Management Software
Freedom 4.0 software from 5ME provides real-time monitoring and analysis, machine diagnostics, and comprehensive manufacturing metrics used to finely tune asset utilization, performance, quality and OEE, machine health and process health.

Advanced Analytics and Deep Learning in Condition-Based Maintenance
The FIELD system from FANUC provides intelligent condition-based maintenance to help optimize the performance and life of CNCs, robots, peripheral devices and sensors used in automation systems.