Data-Driven Manufacturing

Automation

Enhancing the Shop Floor with AI

How can AI and digital twins use data gathered on the shop floor? Learn how these digital tools can improve efficiency through programming, maintenance, sustainability and more.

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Digital Twin Provides Real-Time Feedback on Part Quality

By gathering data directly from the sensors of the CNC machine, the digital twin offered by Gemineering can identify whether a part is in tolerance and even identify the moment in the toolpath when a part fails to achieve tolerance.

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Die/Mold

Digital Twins Hand Moldmaker a Programming Edge

How can digital twins help solve a labor shortage? This tool and die shop uses digital twin technology to reverse engineer molds for glass bottles, making the process both faster and more reliable.

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Automation

Blueprints to Chips: CAD/CAM Tips and Tricks

This collection of articles delves into the latest CAD/CAM innovations, from AI-driven automation and optimized tool paths to the impact of digital twins and system requirements.

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Taking Machine Monitoring from Data to Action

What will define the next stage of machine monitoring software? MachineMetrics’ Rutherford Wilson believes the answer will look something like a manufacturing execution system.

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Turning the Corner on Virtual Machining and Simulation

Simulation software’s effectiveness comes down to proper implementation and alignment with shop priorities. 

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Wintriss Controls Group Software Supports Data-Driven Manufacturing

ShopFloorConnect is designed to provides timely, accurate and unbiased data directly from the shop floor for making informed management decisions.

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Precision Shop Adopts Machine Monitoring, Boosts Revenue

Adopting machine monitoring helped LeClaire Manufacturing boost its vertical CNC utilization rates 38 percentage points and gain millions in revenue.

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Automation

JIMTOF 2024 Report: EVs, AI and Autonomous Robots Abound

The 2024 Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) showed how the manufacturing industry is adapting to the needs of electric vehicle manufacturing and adopting new technology including AI and autonomous robots.  

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Siemens Intelligent Link Model Provides Automation Data Transparency

Siemens’ Sirius 3RC7 intelligent link module combines IT and OT for complete industrial automation data transparency.

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