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Where 4.0 Might Go
If the full promise of Industry 4.0 could be realized, what would that look like and how would our experience of manufacturing change?
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Increase Machining Efficiency through Machine Monitoring
A manufacturer that is distinctive for its attention to in-cycle machining productivity describes its efforts to obtain efficiency improvements outside of the machining cycle. The shop’s primary tool is a simple, daily, graphical recap that illustrates when each machine tool was and was not making parts.
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Video: Accelerated Blisk Milling
CAM and cutting tool companies develop a process for machining a titanium bladed disk in less than half the conventionally expected cycle time.
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CAD/CAM Software Improves Cooling Channel Management for Moldmaking
Version 2016 R1 of Vero’s Visi CAD/CAM software includes updates across the platform while maintaining its emphasis on mold, tool and die making.
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CAM Software Improves 2 ½-Axis Programming, Machining
Delcam has released the 2016 version of its PartMaker software for programming CNC mills, lathes, wire EDMs, turn-mill centers and Swiss-type lathes, featuring powerful 2 ½-axis milling strategies, support for multiple solid models in a single CAM file, broaching support, and faster 2D CAD drafting and toolpath selection.
Read MoreCAM, Simulation Software Enhances Port Machining Toolpaths
ModuleWorks has released the 2015.12 version of its CAM software, which includes new features for five- and three-axis programming as well as simulation.
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Winter Blahs Setting in? Watch this Video!
Andrew McAfee's presentation at the Opening General Session of Autodesk University in December made me feel pretty darn good. His message was simple: Technology, especially computer software, has done much to improve the human condition. The recording of his presentation is likely to lift your mood, too, if a dreary, post-holiday winter day is dragging you down.
Read MoreCAM Plug-In for Solidworks Supports Multitasking Machine Programming
BobCAD-CAM has released version 5 of its BobCAM for Solidworks CNC programming software including more features, modules and overall system improvements.
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Marking System Controller Expands List of Compatible Equipment
Automator America has released the AC500 3.0 universal controller for its line of pneumatic, electric and scribe marking systems.
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A New Generation of Sensors Is Here
. . . and it is ushering in the next industrial revolution. In the interconnected world of the Industrial Internet Things, some of the most important data about connected machines and equipment will come from sensors the likes of which we have not seen before. Here are some representative examples.
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