Data-Driven Manufacturing

Maintaining Balance Writing about Modern Machining, Manufacturing

There is a method to our madness when it comes to determining what articles to present to our readers.

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Using AI to Predict CNC Machine Spindle Issues Before They Are Issues

A machine tool builder is using artificial intelligence technology to predict when a spindle problem might occur, so shops can better prepare for and schedule necessary maintenance.  

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GTI Predictive's VibePro 24/7 Improves Asset Condition Monitoring

GTI Predictive Technology has made several updates to its VibePro 24/7 online vibration and temperature monitoring system (now combined with route data collection) to improve data collection for rotating equipment and bearing health.

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AI Makes Shop Networks Count

AI assistance in drawing insights from data could help CNC machine shops and additive manufacturing operations move beyond machine monitoring.    

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Scytec DataXchange Accounts for Planned Downtime

Version 2019.01.15 of Scytec’s DataXchange machine monitoring system, available from Shop Floor Automations, incorporates new features based on user feedback. 

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Excellerant Connects Machine Tools Across Brand and Protocol for Shopfloor Monitoring

Excellerant, a division of Macdac Engineering, is the name of a system designed to simplify data-driven manufacturing at the shopfloor level, connecting CNCs across brands to send data to MES and ERP systems.

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Automation

Machining, Disruption and the Years Ahead

Three major technological advancements have changed modern manufacturing. Pay attention or get left behind.

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Industry 4.0 Workshop to Feature Live Demos

An upcoming seminar defines important terms and demonstrates the benefits of data-driven manufacturing on real-world machine tools.

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Machining Demonstration Shows the Digital-Twin Concept in Action

A demonstration at IMTS 2018 showed that all of the pieces to meet the “Grand Challenge” are now in place, making so-called digital-twin manufacturing feasible for shops looking to streamline production of complex workpieces.

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eNetDNC's Quality Control Dashboard Software Integrates with Machine Monitoring

The eNET QC Status Dashboard from eNetDNC is a locally-hosted software product that works in conjunction with the company’s eNET Machine Monitoring product to increase visibility and accountability for the quality control department’s first-piece inspection process.

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World Machine Tool Survey
JTEKT
Twin-spindle with CHIRON Group - 25 Series