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Automatic Data Analysis Increases Shop Floor Efficiency and Reduces Downtime
ShopFloorConnect 6.0 OEE and Shop Floor Data Collection software from Wintriss Controls gathers production data from every machine in the factory, displays the Key Performance Indicators in real-time and produces detailed analytics, including comprehensive OEE reports in a variety of formats.
Secure Transfer of Process Data to Mobile Devices
TwinCAT IoT Communicator software and the IoT Communicator App for tablets and smartphones from Beckhoff Automation uses advanced encryption and protocol for easy mobile device integration and high-level communication security.
Sensors + Software = End-To-End Internet of Things
The Connected Data Solutions Platform from Banner Engineering allows users to easily and securely transmit and use remote data from cloud-connected devices to monitor shop productivity, predict machine maintenance requirements and make operational decisions on machine performance.
Create A Community for Sharing Metalworking Automation
Using the HKP Mobile App from Haydon Kerk Pittman, technical information and other resources on linear and rotary solutions can be easily shared among colleagues and teams for automation in metalworking, inspection and material handling applications.
The Ultimate Navigation System for Managing Sheet Metal Production
Manufacturing Execution System software from Bystronic allows shops to record, plan, and evaluate every individual manufacturing step of their sheet metal production process, managing each step according to a defined timeline to realize potential process improvement possibilities.
The Practical Impact of Industry 4.0 – Part 1: The Digitalization of Processes
Anytime you must “go and see” something that could be transmitted electronically is an opportunity to connect. Anytime you read data from one place and copy or send it to another is an opportunity to automate. And here’s the great thing: If you are just starting out, it’s pretty easy to take small steps.
What Does “Collaborative” Really Mean?
Human-robot collaboration is changing manufacturing operations by helping shops deal with competitive pressures and a lack of skilled labor, but it is not a “one size fits all” solution. Before you invest, consider the different forms of robotic collaboration and how they apply to your entire application.
First Automated Tool Changer Certified in Americas for UR+ Program
Universal Robots certifies the QC-11 Automated Tool Changer from ATI as the first automated tool changer developed in Americas for the UR+ platform to work seamlessly with UR cobots.
KASTO Celebrates Milestone
They are celebrating 175 years in the sawing and storage technology business.
New AM Milestone for Bionic Aircraft Research
Parts can now be printed directly from the CATIA V5 CAD system with no need to leave the development environment using an interface from Cenit.
Omron Launches New Website
The new tools on this fully responsive site improve ease of use for customers, distributors and system integrators.
HazLoc Cabinet Coolers Approved for Class I Div 1
Hazardous Location Cabinet Cooler Systems from EXAIR are ideal for cooling control panels, PLCs, microprocessors, fractional hp variable frequency drives and robotics.
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