Isolate Your CNC Network, Not Your Production
There was an imaginary moat that once existed between IT and the shop floor. It used to feel like protection, safely guarding teams around their specializations – whether pumping out …
Hardware
The Machines You Didn’t Think Could Talk
Factories today tell a story in two halves: a tale of gleaming, modern CNC machines streaming data to dashboards, paired beside older, time-tested equipment that hums reliably but remains invisible …
3 Hidden Dangers of Improperly Installed Devices on the Shop Floor – Part 1
Why DNC Hardware Convenience Can’t Come at the Cost of Safety and Uptime Network-based CNC program transfer devices, like Wireless Connect or Wired Connect, have become indispensable tools for modern …
CNCs That Are Not Yet Ready to Retire
Lengthen Useful Life with CNC USB Upgrades You have a machine that is 30+ years old. It’s been there since the early days, long before Industry 4.0 was a buzzword …
New USB-LAN Connect Hardware Upgrade Protects Sensitive CNC Machine Data During Transmission
The added File Transfer Protocol Secure (FTPS) of USB-LAN Connect reduces the risk of data breaches, operational disruptions and noncompliance for data-regulated manufacturers. Shop Floor Automations (SFA), a manufacturing integrator …
The Appeal to Legacy: Retrofitting Aging CNCs for Longer-Lasting Profitability
Comparing your legacy, aging equipment – your die-hard lathe or CNC milling machine – to new machinery options is easy to do. In fact, there’s a term for it: “appeal …
Paperless Manufacturing
Many machinists, production managers, and other shop floor workers wish they had paperless manufacturing. It feels like an impossible pipe dream to them. It may be trendy to do so, …
Connect CNC Machine to Computer
Machinists looking to connect CNC machines to computers have different needs. Perhaps they want to monitor OEE, or they want to send programs remotely. Here are the top three solutions …
Manufacturing News
A long standing publication with a classic newspaper vibe – we are proud to have been featured in Manufacturing News many times. The issues focus on different regions and their …
Industrial Automation for Manufacturers
Wondering what the best industrial automation solutions are for your shop floor? The biggest factors to focus on are your budget, needs, and the equipment you want to improve performance …
Moxa W2x50A Firmware v2 Release Notes
Moxa W2x50A Firmware Release Notes for W2x50A Firmware Note: Must be on 1.11 firmware before upgrading to 2.x Version #: 2.2 Build #: 18082311 New Features: N/A Enhancements: Improve fast …