Q&A with David Olson, Director of Sales and Marketing at Verisurf Software Inc. in Anaheim, California.
To compete in the fast-paced world of manufacturing, machinists look for no-compromise machine controls offering fast, precision programming of machine tools. The latest CNC systems from machine control developers include a new dual-function milling and turning control and several updated controls with embedded software routines that can significantly speed up CNC programming.
For years, the manufacturing industry has debated the pros and cons of opening up manufacturing networks, but concerns over virus vulnerabilities and the stability of PCs on the network largely limited open-architecture PC controls’ progress and kept entrenched proprietary systems in place.
Shop efficiencies start with the machine tool controller, as today’s CNC equipment offers machine operators myriad tools for improving part surface finishes, allocating machine time, and cutting job cycle times.
VKS [Visual Knowledge Share] develops an electronic work instruction solution designed to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
With the right cloud-based security tools, manufacturers can lock down and seal off factory-floor equipment from would-be hackers
The auto industry’s biggest current focus is self-driving cars. Established automakers as well as technology companies such as Apple Inc.
As both robots and lasers improve their capabilities, they prove to be even better partners in more applications
Recently, the power of optical metrology combined with automation has been recognized. What makes automating metrology operations so important?
Monsees Group (Rochester, NY) has successfully navigated the treacherous waters from being a near-captive operation to being a highly effective competitor in the world of high-precision complex part manufacturing.
