Data-Driven Manufacturing

Data-Driven Manufacturing 26 Aug 2020

Lube-It's SAP/EAM Interface Facilitates Communication

Lube-It’s SAP/enterprise asset management (EAM) interface enables transfer of inspection requests from maintenance technicians directly into the maintenance notification queue.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 3 Aug 2020

Machine Monitoring Circles Back to Basics

Deeper insights from more varied data are no replacement for manufacturing fundamentals.

Automation 13 Jul 2020

Freedom IOT's Smart Manufacturing Platform Available in Modular Plans

Freedom IOT’s Smart Manufacturing Platform, consisting of multiple modules, is designed to connect industrial assets of any brand, age or process and collect data into reports accessible from desktops, laptops, tablets or smartphones.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 27 Jun 2020

Mapping the Optimal Path for Machinists

Using data from machine monitoring systems and CNC programs, OPS calculates the most efficient path for operators to take across the shop floor, improving uptime and increasing machines per operator.

Automation 19 Jun 2020

Universal Robots Works with Software Company on OPC UA Standardization

Rocketfarm’s URCap software translates information from the UR robot to OPC UA-compatible information.

Automation 9 Jun 2020

CNC Data Feeds Make Social Distancing Easier

Machine monitoring helps work remotely, avoid close contact on the shop floor and prevent underbilling for lights-out machining.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 28 Jun 2021

Adding Part Traceability to CNC Machine Monitoring

Focusing on what makes money puts CNC machine monitoring data in context.

Automation 27 May 2020

After Machine Monitoring, Is Machine Learning the Next Step? Getting Ready for AI in Manufacturing

Is artificial intelligence coming to machine shops? Automatically gathering data is already widespread. Automatically analyzing data is likely the next step. One book offers a useful perspective on what this will and will not mean.

CNC & Machine Controls 25 May 2020

Video: What Will 5G Mean for Machining?

Faster wireless data transfer could bring new possibilities to machining processes. Modern Machine Shop’s "Data Matters" columnist Matt Danford talks about the manufacturing role for 5G.

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