Data-Driven Manufacturing

Data-Driven Manufacturing 7 Feb 2018

Configurable Software Maps Tool Circulation

TDM Systems has introduced a Shopfloor Manager module that records the entirety of a tool’s circulation, from planning for tool assembly and presetting to tool use at the machine and disassembly.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 5 Feb 2018

Machine Tool Sensors Determine Workpiece, Tool Offsets

Big Kaiser has introduced the Base Master Red and Base Master Mini machine tool sensors.

Workforce Development 3 Feb 2018

Cybersecurity for Job Shops

Small and medium-size machining job shops can take steps to protect computerized or networked assets such as CNC machines from cyber attacks.

Turning Machines 1 Feb 2018

Why Tie Payroll Hours to Machine Tool Hours?

J&R Machine uses machine-monitoring data not just to track machine uptime, but also to create a financial index that helps it shape decisions related to equipment, processes, staffing, sales and business in general.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 1 Feb 2018

Digital Manufacturing Hinges on Connecting the Machine Tool

The promise of digitally integrated manufacturing is using data to improve processes. Connecting machines is the key.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 31 Jan 2018

Responding to Growth, Heidenhain Appoints New Management

The changes come as the company establishes a more significant West Coast sales and support presence.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 25 Jan 2018

Reports Provide Detailed Summaries of Machine Status, Downtime

Three new eNetDNC Machine Monitoring Reports are now available for free to the company’s Machine Monitoring customers.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 24 Jan 2018

5ME Launches Website for Freedom Software

The website features a calculator to estimate ROI and return on asset, as well as details on the software.

CNC & Machine Controls 23 Jan 2018

Seeing Smart Manufacturing in Taiwan

A recent visit to Taiwan revealed new smart-manufacturing technologies being developed by the island’s machine tool builders as well as by its largest commercial and military aircraft manufacturer.

Titanium Machining 22 Jan 2018

For Titanium, Tool Monitoring Smooths Low-rpm Cuts

Caron Engineering’s TMAC MP has been putting tool monitoring to work for years, but its “sawtooth algorithm” now meets a specific challenge in airplane engine machining.

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