Data-Driven Manufacturing
Excellerant Connects Machine Tools Across Brand and Protocol for Shopfloor Monitoring
Excellerant, a division of Macdac Engineering, is the name of a system designed to simplify data-driven manufacturing at the shopfloor level, connecting CNCs across brands to send data to MES and ERP systems.
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Machining, Disruption and the Years Ahead
Three major technological advancements have changed modern manufacturing. Pay attention or get left behind.
Read MoreIndustry 4.0 Workshop to Feature Live Demos
An upcoming seminar defines important terms and demonstrates the benefits of data-driven manufacturing on real-world machine tools.
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Machining Demonstration Shows the Digital-Twin Concept in Action
A demonstration at IMTS 2018 showed that all of the pieces to meet the “Grand Challenge” are now in place, making so-called digital-twin manufacturing feasible for shops looking to streamline production of complex workpieces.
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eNetDNC's Quality Control Dashboard Software Integrates with Machine Monitoring
The eNET QC Status Dashboard from eNetDNC is a locally-hosted software product that works in conjunction with the company’s eNET Machine Monitoring product to increase visibility and accountability for the quality control department’s first-piece inspection process.
Read MoreTDM Systems Launches Team Focused on Smart Manufacturing
The move is one of several initiatives that have been made to improve the company’s operations in North America as part of the Sandvik Digital Solutions Growth Strategy.
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Collaborative Robots Learn to Collaborate
Accessible 3D vision unlocks the potential of machine learning for making our autonomous partners more humanlike.
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Data Software Helps Reduce Machine Downtime
Eastec 2019: According to the Wintriss Group, the data collected by ShopFloorConnect 6.0 can help reduce machine downtime by as much as 70 percent.
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Understanding the Internet of Things
Part of the strangeness is this: There is not much to understand! Cheap sensors, fast connectivity, and data storage and applications in the cloud all come together to simplify certain kinds of automation needs. A band saw in the lab at Georgia Tech illustrates how manufacturers might put this to use.
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Predictive Analytics Application Enables Remote Machine Service
Eastec 2019: MachineMetrics Service is an AI-driven, remote machine monitoring solution developed for OEMs and equipment providers.
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