Data-Driven Manufacturing

How Part Data Control Will Expand and Simplify the Supply Chain

Digital rights management for manufactured part files will enable OEMs to enforce manufacturing requirements at a distance, as an alternative to in-person certification of suppliers.

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Machine Shop Shortstop Goes Digital

Originally designed as a basic spindle-stop notification device, this unit now offers greater connectivity and capability while retaining its trademark simplicity.

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Five-Axis

What Does It Take to Succeed at Machining Hogouts?

Beyond the machining capacity, other important factors relate to the people and the understanding of the process.

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The Difference between MTConnect and OPC UA

While OPC UA and MTConnect are both http-based protocols, there are differences between them, and each is best used in differing scenarios.

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Siemens Program Helps Partners Develop IoT Solutions

The MindSphere Partner Program leverages open platform-as-a-service capabilities and enables partners to develop business and technology solutions.

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Racing Toward the Intersection of Design and Manufacturing

Driven by software automation and with all engineering and production under one roof, this drag racing organization provides a striking example of a machining operation with data at the center.  

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Cloud-Based Tool Data Management System Eases Access

TDM Systems has introduced TDM Cloud Line, a cloud-based solution for tool data management that enables manufacturers to access tool data wherever, whenever.

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Collaborative Robot Software Provides Real-Time Data

The version 5.2 expansion of Rethink Robotics’ Intera software platform provides manufacturers with real-time data insights with its Sawyer collaborative robots.

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Siemens Partners with Identify3D for Manufacturing IP Theft Protection

ID3D has integrated its security and traceability technology into the Sinumerik CNC and Siemens PLM portfolio for data encryption and decryption.

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What’s Your Place in the Future of Making?

Autodesk’s annual user conference shed light on a machine shop’s place in an era of democratized, automated product development and merged design and manufacturing workflows.  

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YCM Alliance
JTEKT
MMS Made in the USA
Paperless Parts machine shop software
IMTS+
DN Solutions
Starrett W9400 Touch Screen Indicator
Metal Forming Complex Parts
RazorStar