Improve Overall Inspection with Automated Measurement
Automated shop floor inspection and measurement technologies are leading mold builders to smart manufacturing.
Automated 3D Optical CNC Measuring Machine Targets High Precision and Challenging Applications
The Walter Helideck 3D is United Grindings’ latest non-contact 4-axis machine that generates 3D models of tools and production parts for the most demanding of industries.
FANUC launches new "Take Control" virtual technology event
The event will occur Oct.19-22, 2020 and feature FANUC’s latest automation and robotics technologies.
Cobot Software Update Adds and Improves Operational Features
The line of 0B7 collaborative robots from Absolute Machine Tools’ partner Productive Robotics have been enhanced with 50 additional operational and ease-of-use features.
NIMS Marks 25th Anniversary Achievement with Smart Solutions Launch
The organization’s new Smart Solutions are an initiative to address the competencies needed by today’s technology-driven manufacturers.
Machine Monitoring System Achieves Enhanced Data Availability
Heidenhain’s StateMonitor system avoids unnecessary downtime and bottlenecks, and enables machine data to be available on any device no matter the user’s location.
Parametric Hydraulic Locking Cylinder Models Cover All Native CAD Formats
PFA offers an enhanced user experience for all current and older versions of native CAD file formats, including Catia, Creo-ProE, Inventor and more.
How Smart Manufacturing Impacts Moldmaking
As the Internet of Things and 5G enable the creation of smart factories, manufacturers must prepare for the benefits and inherent risks.
Software Streamlines Design to Manufacturing Process
HCL Technologies releases CAMWorks ShopFloor, which provides tools for companies to meet smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives by moving beyond 2D drawings or static digital files.
e-Spindle Enables Full Participation in Smart Manufacturing
Absolute Machine Tools partner PCI SCEMM (a Tongtai company) introduces the e-Spindle, an electro-spindle that integrates sensors and actuators to monitor cutting processes and adjust parameters to optimize tool life and workpiece quality.
Hexagon Announces HxGN Live Smart Manufacturing Detroit 2020
Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division announces it will host HxGN Live Smart Manufacturing Detroit 2020, May 19 – 20, 2020.
Get Hands-On With Live Machine Monitoring Hardware and Software
eNetDNC brings its Smart Manufacturing machine monitoring software and hardware to Amerimold.
New Molding Simulation Solution Enables Realization of Smart Manufacturing
EPS Flo-Tek and Moldex3D releases Moldex3D R17, the next-generation plastics molding simulation solution, helps users close gap between physical and virtual worlds.
Wittmann Battenfeld Teaches Industry 4.0 Course
Wittmann Battenfeld Inc. conducted a course for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) on IIoT and Implementing Industry 4.0 for Plastics and Beyond.
Using Real-Time Production Data
One approach to smart manufacturing is using a single, cloud-based tool for production scheduling, job tracking and CNC machine monitoring.
eNetDNC Smart Manufacturing Blog
To address questions about Industry 4.0, eNetDNC has started a Smart Manufacturing blog called Ask the Machine Whisperer?
TDM Systems Focusing on Smart Manufacturing
A team at TDM Systems will focus on Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and new technology on the
Technology Power for Better Intelligence and Optimization at Autodesk Smart Manufacturing Celebration at Paragon D&E
Paragon D&E in Grand Rapids, Michigan, hosted Autodesk’s Smart Manufacturing Celebration last week to educate customers and fellow shops on how better intelligence for part and mold design can optimize overall manufacturing.
William Sobel to Present at Smart Manufacturing Experience
Sobel's talk will discuss how the digital transformation journey is enabling manufacturers to make better decisions resulting in optimized assets, labor, and processes to meet customer demands at the lowest cost.
Celebration Event to Highlight Emerging Technologies
Autodesk’s Smart Manufacturing Celebration is on April 26 and 27, 2018, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
CGTech to Feature Vericut at Smart Manufacturing Experience
At the Smart Manufacturing Experience from April 30 to May 2, 2018, in Boston, Massachussetts, CGTech will feature Vericut version 8.1 in booth 639.
IIoT: The Next Step in Mold-Building Efficiency
Taking advantage of “digital threads” of data can help moldmakers compete in an evolving manufacturing environment.
Cynthia Kustush
Contributing Writer
Power of the Cloud and IIoT Makes Manufacturing Smarter
Democratizing factory management in the age of design and manufacturing convergence.