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These U.S. Shops Are Ready For the “Internet of Things”
For two manufacturing companies in northern Indiana, using MTConnect for machine monitoring was the start. This step forward is possible because this open and royalty-free standard for manufacturing uses proven Internet protocols.
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Radar-Based Collision Protection
Researchers are working toward radar-based collision protection for machine tools. Here are some thoughts about what a development such as that might mean.
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High Speed Laser Controls Increase Productivity
FANUC’s CNC series 30i/31i-L model B high-speed laser controls are said to increase productivity with Ethernet and Ethernet/IP field bus options and newly supported FANUC NCGuide simulation software.
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Machining with Robots
Several exhibitors at the recent EMO show in Hannover, Germany, featured demonstrations of robotic arms wielding live cutting tools such as end mills or face mills. Perhaps the most dramatic demo was presented by Delcam to showcase this CAM developer’s PowerMill Robot Interface.
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GUI Simplifies Measurement Programming
Designed for use on Okuma THINC Series controls, the Gauging Guide graphical user interface (GUI) from Blum LMT enables users to access advanced measurement capabilities in the macro programming software.
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3D Profiling Software Option for Parts Measurement
Heidenhain’s IK 5000 Quadra-Chek PC-based inspection software and hardware system offers a new 3D profiling capability, enabling users to quickly measure and determine part profiles within desired tolerance zones.
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Video: Machine Shop of the Future
Siemens produced this attractive video to illustrate what it sees as a likely representation of the machining facility of the future.
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Handheld 3D Scanner Scans Small Objects
Artec3D offers the Spider handheld 3D scanner for real-time scanning and fusion.
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High-Performance NC Simulation Software
Spring Technologies will demonstrate its recently launched NCSIMUL Machine 9 with extended features dedicated to multi-axis and multitasking machining centers.
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System Enables Automated Error Notification
The Remote Light Stack from Remote Machining communicates machine errors via emails, text messages or alarms anywhere in a facility or on a web page.
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