Shop Management Software
Collaboration Improves Design Efficiency
Vero Software is collaborating with Cadenas, an external library of 3D standard components. Cadenas PARTsolutions has more than 500 library suppliers, covering thousands of components for multiple market sectors, the company says.
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Connect Enterprise-Wide
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Integration Manager is a flexible data transformation tool for automated data acquisition and point-to-point data distribution across the enterprise. The tool provides connectivity to virtually all parts of the laboratory workflow and translates the data generated by any of the instruments, services or third-party enterprise applications.
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Real-Time Data For Plant Floor Automation
For users of iFix looking for a way to Web-enable the application, GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has developed the Proficy HMI/SCADA—iFIX WebSpace, a Web client that enables "real-time data for everyone. " This application enables full control and visualization capabilities of iFIX screens and functionality over a company’s intranet or Internet system without the need to change or alter the iFIX application.
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Data Collection Software Streamlines Machine Maintenance
Available from Shop Floor Automations, Manufacturing data collection (MDC) is a data collection tool that tracks and reports machine activity to help streamline jobs on the shop floor. Specifically designed and built for CNC machines, it can also track machine status to help the maintenance department identify machines that are down for repair, preventative maintenance or other reasons.
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Point-Cloud Processing Software For Reverse Engineering And Inspection
Wilcox Associates, a Hexagon Metrology company, has developed the PC-DMIS Reshaper, a stand-alone 3D point-cloud processing program that can be used to collect or import large quantities of 3D point data for manipulation and processing for downstream processes, such as CAD modeling, CAM or rapid prototyping. Designed to operate as a fully functional application either online or offline, the program collects data in real-time via a direct connection to a digitizing device, or offline via file import.
Read MorePowerful, Flexible Software For Multiple Industries
VerisurfX from Verisurf Software is suited for the aerospace, automotive, medical and energy industries. The software features the company’s proprietary common platform technology for managing CMMs, articulating arms, laser trackers and other measuring devices.
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Virtual Drive Document Management System
MIE Docs from MIE Solutions manages company documents by creating a virtual drive on a network where employees can share the files using Windows Explorer. Right-clicking on folders or files enables a context menu system, which allows users to add, delete, check-in, check-out and manage virtually all attributes of the file.
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Shop Control Software Helps Job Shop Make The Right Moves
By replacing its haphazard, error-prone shop control system with the E2 Shop System ERP solution from ShopTech Industrial Software, this contract manufacturer reduced waste and improved efficiency in virtually every department.
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Instant Spectrum Analysis
The wireless machine health monitor (MHM) from GTI Spindle provides full predictive maintenance information that is accessible anywhere, anytime, the company says, and there are virtually no limitations of sensor type or number of contact points. The system allows users to access vibration signatures, temperature, pressure and other vital information to ensure machine health.
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Software Configures Product Structures
Henning Industrial Software has added product structure configuration tools to its ERP/shop management software, Visual EstiTrack. Option groups for standard assemblies can now be configured (recalculating their costs) on job estimating material worksheets as well as on sales orders.
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