Data-Driven Manufacturing

Shops Capturing and Applying Data to Drive Employee Efficiency

Here are three examples of machine shops using manufacturing software and data-driven improvement concepts to bolster not only their shopfloor employees’ efficiency, but their overall productivity, too.

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Automation Idea for Halloween?

Maybe not. But, the candy-throwing robots at MetalQuest’s Nebraska facility do enable the contract machine shop to stand out at career fairs and similar events.

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Cutting Tools

Precision Machining Technology Review: October 2024

Production Machining’s October 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Ceratizit, Kennametal, Mate Precision Techologies, Horn and Mazak.

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ABB Robotics Sponsors MassRobotics to Accelerate Automation Innovation

By equipping MassRobotics with its advanced cobots, ABB aims to facilitate the creation of new and impactful solutions that address real-world challenges across various industries.

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Automation Breakthroughs Revolutionize Precision Machining for Complex Parts

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom delivers custom solutions for the world’s most demanding precision manufacturing needs.

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Thoughts About the ‘Softer’ Side of Machining

During a live interview at IMTS 2024, I talked about how the application of software and data-driven methodologies can enable shops to improve shopfloor efficiency and overall profitability.

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Mazak Device Enhances Machine Connectivity, Security

SmartBox 2.0 integrates advanced communication protocols and edge computing for enhanced productivity and security, ensuring safe data export from machines to factory networks.

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Paperless Parts' AI-Powered Automation Tool Streamlines Quoting

Wingman is powered by a secure AI model developed to extract critical information from quote packages so that estimators can work faster, automate administrative aspects of setting up quotes and minimize the risk of missing important details.

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Sustainability Analysis Tool Aids Data-Driven Decision-Making

Can increasing productivity and reducing carbon emissions go hand-in-hand? For its high-volume machining customers, Sandvik Coromant offers a tool for data collection and comparison to aid sustainability-minded process decisions.

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Global Shop Solutions Software Streamlines Data Management

IMTS 2024: Global Shop Solutions displays its Dashboard Designer software feature, which aims to better organize and simplify data access without required coding.

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Horn USA
SolidCAM
Kyocera
Marubeni Citizen CNC
Efficient, Durability, Advanced CBN Abrasives
SPC Innovations, In-machine gaging and attachments
Star swiss-type automatic lathes
Techspex
World Machine Tool Survey