Macola 10.6 Software Designed for Mobile Users
Macola Software’s Macola 10.6 ERP and business software is designed to access key data wherever users work, with real-time insight into inventory and shopfloor information while increasing efficiencies through reduced data entry and faster searches.
Predictive Analytic Service Identifies Potential Failures
FANUC America’s Robot LINKi Zero Down Time (ZDT) is a predictive analytic service that identifies potential failures so customers can schedule maintenance and repairs, avoiding unexpected breakdowns during production.
Scheduling Software Helps Shop Protect Due Dates
Saturn Industries Inc., a shop that designs and fabricates EDM electrodes, was struggling with staying on time using its ERP system. LillyWorks’ Protected Flow Manufacturing scheduling software provided a solution to this challenge.
StateMonitor Software for TNCs Evaluates Processes Remotely
Heidenhain Corp.’s StateMonitor is for CNC manufacturing personnel who are implementing connected systems, is an option with Heidenhain TNC controls and connects with PC systems to view data and evaluate control processes remotely and in real-time.
BitBox I/O Solution Isolates Noisy, High-Voltage Signals
BitFlow’s BitBox is a I/O device for machine vision which provides 36 inputs and 36 outputs in a compact, DIN-rail mounted form factor supporting TTL, LVDS, open collector, opto-isolated and 24V signaling and is controlled solely by a BitFlow frame grabber.
Portable Shop Management Software
This article looks at an advancement from Henning Software called iVET Mobile Application that ties into the company’s ERP system.
TDM Shopfloor Manager is Configurable for User Needs
TDM Systems’ TDM Shopfloor Manager software module in TDM 2017 Global Line records a tool’s circulation, from planning for tool assembly, presetting and tool use at the machine, to disassembling.
PowerMill 2018 includes a Ribbon-Style User Interface
Autodesk'’s update for the PowerMill 2018 interface includes a ribbon-style user interface, and is designed to provide an improved user experience and help shorten the learning curve.
Moving Toward a Smart Factory with Manufacturing Analytics
MachineMetrics Inc. has identified a gap in machine monitoring, as manually tracking data can be inefficient to track and can be inaccurate and reactive, but real-time data allows companies to make fast, proactive decisions to bring efficiency to their processes.
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Taking Shop Management Software on the Road
In a fast-moving shop where every minute counts, efficiency of operation is the key to success. Every time someone must leave his or her workcenter to review workorders, check on status or log into a workorder operation, time is wasted.