Software

IMTS

Rack-Based CNC Series Improves Machine Performance

IMTS 2018: Mitsubishi Electric Automation expands its MELSEC iQ-R automation platform with the introduction of the C80 series CNC.

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Laser & Waterjet

Jetcam, Mitsubishi Electric Announce Partnership

Jetcam International and Mitsubishi Electric Corp. will combine their areas of expertise for the benefit of their users.

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CAD/CAM

Manufacturing News of Note: July 2018

Successful tests of computer-aided manufacturing with barrel-nose cutters, Siemens PLM switches to new distribution regime for NX software and other industry news. 

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CAD/CAM

Chip Management Software Improves Tool Life, Accuracy

IMTS 2018: Milltronics USA Inc.’s ChipBoss enables conversational program users to take advantage of trochoidal machining strategies, previously found only in CAM systems or high-end controls.

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Tablet Interface Software Offers Bidirectional Information Exchange

IMTS 2018: Designed for easy customization, the Flexible Tablet Interface from FactoryWiz (formerly known as Refresh Your Memory) offers widgets for data entry and display.

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Shop Management Program Offers Modules for ERP Operations

IMTS 2018: The ProShop shop management program from Adion Systems suits Industry 4.0 practitioners and small and medium-sized manufacturers, according to the company.

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IMTS

Mechanical Sensors Enable Precision Detection

IMTS 2018: The MP600 series of mechanical sensors from Wilbrecht Ledco is designed to detect two positions within one product.

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IMTS

CNC's Touchscreen Interface Contributes to Ease of Use

IMTS 2018: The ProtoTRAK RMX CNC from Southwestern Industries functions on ProtoTRAK machines designed for toolroom applications.

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IMTS

Data Interface Facilitates Shopfloor Data Entry

IMTS 2018: Scytec’s Operator Data Interface for DataXchange, a machine monitoring system, runs on Windows PCs, iPads, Androids, and Windows 10 tablets as well as on iPhone and Android phones.

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IMTS

Software's Data Collection Reduces Machine Downtime

IMTS 2018: Version 2018.04.10 of the DataXchange software from Shop Floor Automations offers several improvements over previous versions.

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