Manufacturing Data Collection and Management Transforms Swiss Shop
A New Hampshire high-volume precision solutions manufacturer and an innovative software solutions provider have collaborated in upgrading the shop’s data collection and organization methods, maximizing output and competitiveness.
Breaking Stereotypes in Product Development Practices
Contrary to common practice, manufacturers should consider manufacturing analysis first before moving into detailed product design. CAM first; CAD later.
Hexagon Simulation Software Optimizes Machine Processes
Eastec 2019: Hexagon’s NCSIMUL software features “digital twin” process models that fulfill customer demands for higher production rates and sterling product quality.
GF Machining Machines Produce Complex Parts
Eastec 2019: GF Machining’s subtractive manufacturing technologies include the Mikron Mill S 400 U, the AgieCharmilles Cut P 350 wire EDM and the AgieCharmilles Form P 350 die sinking EDM.
ShopFloorConnect Data Collection Reduces Machine Downtime
Eastec 2019: Wintriss Controls Group’s ShopFloorConnect 6.0 shop floor data collection software gathers production data from machines in the factory, displays the key performance indicators in real-time, and produces detailed analytics.
Outsourcing Optimizes Control Panel Construction
Given the multiple challenges associated with in-house panel building such as quality design, expertise, support and technology, outsourcing quickly becoming a viable option.
Open Mind HyperMill Software Reduces Calculation Time
Open Mind Technologies’ HyperMill 2019.1 CAD/CAM software includes an expanded finishing module in the Maxx Machining Performance package and process optimizations.
Siemens Sinamics G120X Used in Varied Applications
With horsepower ranging from 1 to 700, Sinamics G120X from Siemens is optimized for pump, fan and compressor applications.
IoT Round Two—From Monitoring to Having a Say
Organizations must make sure their ERP software is IoT ready or risk being left behind by agile competitors.
Hexagon NCSimul Software Creates Digital Twin
The NCSimul simulation software from Hexagon is said to be especially useful to aerospace manufacturers because of its “digital twin” process.