Software

Wintriss Controls Group’s ShopFloorConnect Version 6.0 Reduces Machine Downtime

Wintriss Controls Group’s ShopFloorConnect Version 6.0 collects downtime and production efficiency data from every machine in manufacturing operations, displays it in real time and produces manufacturing reports, including overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) reports.

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Mitsubishi Electric's Interactive Cycle Insertion Screens Incorporate Renishaw GoProbe Macros

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Interactive Cycle Insertion screens on its M8 series of CNCs are designed to be used with Renishaw’s GoProbe macros.

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CAD/CAM

Hexagon's WorkNC 2020.0 Accommodates Any Tool Shape

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Production Software’s latest version of WorkNC focuses on users’ shopfloor productivity by introducing five-axis machining for any tool shape.

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Top Shops

Meaningful Growth Requires Cost Tracking, Traceability and Scalability

In order to achieve the owners’ vision of using their shop as part of a community-focused nonprofit, Hastreiter Industries first had to achieve enough ERP sophistication to grow.

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Automation

10 Takeaways on How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Will Influence CNC Machining

The Consortium for Self-Aware Machining and Metrology held a promising first meeting at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. Here are my impressions.

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CAD/CAM

HyperMill 2019.2 Saves Time on Finishing Processes

Open Mind Technologies’ HyperMill 2019.2 includes high-precision 3D finishing, five-axis tangent machining, high-performance turning and CAD-for-CAM technologies.

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The LNS E-Connect Enables Automatic Changeover

The LNS e-Connect Ethernet communications system enables bi-directional data sharing between CNC machine tools and LNS bar feeders.

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FactoryWiz Monitoring's Productivity Manager Improves Data Analysis

FactoryWiz Monitoring v19 features Productivity Manager, standard reports, standard dashboards, a widget-driven tablet, user manual and native machine connections.

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Eldorado Gundrilling Machines Get New Control Panel

Kays Engineering’s Eldorado gundrilling machines feature an updated operator control panel.

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CAD/CAM

TopSolid CAM Software Updates Anti-Collision Engine for Complex Machining Strategies

EMO 2019: TopSolid CAM software  has a roll-in approach strategy, allowing for soft entries into the material.

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MMS Leaders in CNC Machining