Data-Driven Manufacturing

TDM Systems Software Update Increases Machining Efficiency

The TDM Global Line 2020 release is designed to give users greater transparency regarding their tooling costs and key figures through individually configurable TDM Global Line dashboards. 

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Up! Service Network's Video Chat Feature Saves Time, Money

The Up! Service Network’s new video chat feature helps service providers give guidance on how to make repairs and provide diagnostics remotely. 

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Lube-It's SAP/EAM Interface Facilitates Communication

Lube-It’s SAP/enterprise asset management (EAM) interface enables transfer of inspection requests from maintenance technicians directly into the maintenance notification queue.

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Machine Monitoring Circles Back to Basics

Deeper insights from more varied data are no replacement for manufacturing fundamentals. 

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Automation

Freedom IOT's Smart Manufacturing Platform Available in Modular Plans

Freedom IOT’s Smart Manufacturing Platform, consisting of multiple modules, is designed to connect industrial assets of any brand, age or process and collect data into reports accessible from desktops, laptops, tablets or smartphones.

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Mapping the Optimal Path for Machinists

Using data from machine monitoring systems and CNC programs, OPS calculates the most efficient path for operators to take across the shop floor, improving uptime and increasing machines per operator.

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Automation

Universal Robots Works with Software Company on OPC UA Standardization

Rocketfarm’s URCap software translates information from the UR robot to OPC UA-compatible information.

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Automation

CNC Data Feeds Make Social Distancing Easier

Machine monitoring helps work remotely, avoid close contact on the shop floor and prevent underbilling for lights-out machining.

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Adding Part Traceability to CNC Machine Monitoring

Focusing on what makes money puts CNC machine monitoring data in context.

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After Machine Monitoring, Is Machine Learning the Next Step? Getting Ready for AI in Manufacturing

Is artificial intelligence coming to machine shops? Automatically gathering data is already widespread. Automatically analyzing data is likely the next step. One book offers a useful perspective on what this will and will not mean.

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