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Augmented Reality Delivers Digital Work Instructions to Field Service Technicians
Using Onsight Flow paperless work instructions from Librestream on their wearables for hands-free operation or on their smartphones and tablets, the digital field service worker can remotely inspect and troubleshoot assets quicker, safer and more consistently.
Managing the Digital Twin of Complex Assemblies in Real-Time
Using a Windows desktop, any HTML5 browser and even in virtual reality, the 3DViewStation graphic engine from KISTERS can provide a PLM system, ERP, product configurator or after-sales application with a real-time Digital Twin of fully detailed trucks, industrial HVAC systems or other complex assemblies with hundreds of thousands of parts.
Seen Through the Eye of the User: Live Remote Maintenance Using Smart Glasses
Using a tablet, smartphone or smart glasses for remote maintenance of sawing machines and storage systems, VisualAssistance from KASTO lets users send live videos to service experts and receive real-time visual assistance and information to correct faults, perform maintenance work, reduce downtime and minimize costs.
Simulation-Based CNC Training for Machinists on a Virtual Machine Tool
Machining Training Solutions CNC virtual simulation-based software from Huron Machine Products provides a real-world programming environment on an interactive virtual CNC machine that uses nearly every controller on the market for students and machinists to train at any time on any device.
Interactive Training Uses Guided CNC Programming for Realistic Machining Practice
The HIT 3.0 multimedia online CNC controls learning program from Heidenhain teaches advanced and apprentice-level programming for 3-axis machining with guided simulation that enables users to gain realistic practice.
Plan-Do-See Takes Machining Automation and Efficiency to the Next Level
LAPSYS software from Fuji Machine visualizes the origin of a part, including machine and spindle, to enable part traceability, predictive maintenance and remote operation for unprecedented machining automation and efficiency.
Cutting Systems for a Competitive Edge
Competing for new work is all about the type of material being cut and its thickness, how your customer defines a quality cut, and how fast they want the job done. For shops looking to invest in new cutting technology, here are some of the latest advances in laser, plasma and waterjet cutting systems, along with software and accessories that can help them ship parts more quickly, increase capacity and profitability, and become very cost competitive.
Simulation Redefined: Optimize NC Toolpaths and Processes for Competitive Advantage
VERICUT 8.2 CNC Simulation Software from CGTech improves simulation visibility, speeds up workflow and streamlines each user’s verification process to increase their competitive stance through NC toolpath and process optimization.
Simulate the Entire Production Process in a Digital Factory
FASTSUITE Edition 2 3D simulation software for the digital factory from CENIT uses Industry 4.0 and the digital twin for offline programming of complex robot applications, resource building, layout planning, offline programming, PLC validation and virtual commissioning of the entire production process.
The Machine Tool as a CMM: Live Simulation of Measurement with Feedback to Improve Machining
CappsNC software from Applied Automation Software allows programming offline and runs any CNC machine tool as a CMM by using integrated measurement data to automatically improve the machining process.
Alluvial Garnet Abrasives for Versatile, Reliable Waterjet Cutting and Surface Preparation
ALLTEK abrasives from Barton are ideal for waterjet cutting when speed, good edge quality and solid cutting performance are required, and surface preparation of steel, aluminum, and other sensitive substrates in blasting applications.
The Dream Machine: Fully Automated, Nearly Autonomous Laser Processing
Ideal for Industry 4.0, the fully automated TruLaser Center 7030 from TRUMPF works autonomously over long periods, without any operator intervention for programming all the way to sorted and stacked finished parts. It eliminates collisions involving tilted parts, refinishing work on microjoints, spatter on the undersides of components, and excessive programming work.
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