Software
Industry News of Note: April 2019
EDM maker starts a new chapter in Ohio, Tornos to host a grand opening in Chicago and other industry news.
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AI Makes Shop Networks Count
AI assistance in drawing insights from data could help CNC machine shops and additive manufacturing operations move beyond machine monitoring.
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Scytec DataXchange Accounts for Planned Downtime
Version 2019.01.15 of Scytec’s DataXchange machine monitoring system, available from Shop Floor Automations, incorporates new features based on user feedback.
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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.
Read MoreABB Has Extended Its CP600 Control Platform for Extreme Environments
ABB has expanded upon the current CP600 control platform to provide a human-machine interface (HMI) for high-end applications and challenging installations.
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CNC Software Announces Masters of CAM Wildest Parts Competition
New for 2019, at least one Masters of CAM story submission is required for each part entered.
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Automating Small NC Programming Tasks Pays Off Big Over Time
What started as a few Java macros the programmer whipped up to make life easier has grown to a shop-wide file management system integrated into other software, such as Vericut.
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Offline CNC Makes Precision Productive
Relieving the control of its calculation burden helps meet demand for increased volumes, faster deliveries and greater varieties of complex, mirror-finish components machined with diamond tools.
Read MoreUsing Offset Data to Determine Turret Index Position
Determine the optimal index position based on cutting tools’ current geometry offset settings.
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Machining, Disruption and the Years Ahead
Three major technological advancements have changed modern manufacturing. Pay attention or get left behind.
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