What is IIoT?
What is IIoT? Here are the basics about the Industrial Internet of Things. IIoT and Industry 4.0 are very similar topics. Both topics, however, are widely accepted as a key part …
Hardware
Lean Manufacturing Newsletter
The November/December 2018 SFA email blast was a lean manufacturing newsletter. It was sent to subscribers November 19th, 2018. Lean Manufacturing for 2019 Heard of it? Thinking about it? Make …
USB Connect Portable Hardware Case Study
Want RS232 to USB hardware results before purchasing? Check out this case study with Fredon Corporation! Today’s Medical Developments published this study in Winter 2018. USB Connect hardware bridged a …
Lean Manufacturing
Lean manufacturing is a hot topic these days. It’s more than a buzzword, though. It’s becoming a necessity. “Lean manufacturing is a system of techniques and activities for running a …
Fall 2018 Newsletter
The following is an archived copy of our Fall 2018 newsletter. Decisions to make for Q4 Fall has begun, and before you know it, Winter will be here. Then, surprise, …
CNC Remote Request
As American manufacturing grows, efficient machining is key. SFA is often asked about secure and quick CNC to PC communication. Here, we take a look at CNC remote request procedures. …
Legacy Blog – Edition XVI
Here are some SFA pieces of product news and MFG Day coverage. Manufacturing Tomorrow especially shared a few of our pieces. For product news, we thank Manufacturing Tomorrow for covering …
The Benefits of a Wireless Shop Floor
Manufacturing technology changes each day. Companies want more innovative ways to increase productivity through machine automation. A wireless shop floor is one avenue to pursue. Customers who have issues with …
Legacy Blog – Edition XV
In this Legacy Blog, Shop Floor Automations thanks these digital publications for sharing our recent news about DNC software, machine monitoring, hardware, and more: Manufacturing Tomorrow posted a piece we wrote …
Shop Floor Automations Newsletter – March/April 2018
This archived issue of the Shop Floor Automations newsletter was first sent to subscribers April 24th of 2018. A brand new way to modernize your RS232 port is featured. A …
Haas Demo Day 2018
Haas Automation is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their Haas VF-1 vertical machining center with Haas Demo Day 2018! Via your local Haas factory outlet on Wednesday, May 9th, there …
The CNC Floppy Emulator – What It Can & Can’t Do
We get many calls to our office asking questions about CNC floppy emulator hardware. While we invite you to contact us for more detailed information, we want to answer the …