CAD CAM Software Resources
CAD CAM software is a powerful shop floor tool. There is a long-term problem most users don’t consider. What happens to the programs that the software produces? “CAD CAM makes …
Machine Monitoring
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 …
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 …
Manufacturing Automation Podcast
Shop Floor Automations recently was interviewed by Manufacturing Engineering‘s Editor in Chief Alan Rooks. Our Marketing Coordinator Amanda Rosenblatt was part of the manufacturing automation podcast to talk about our industry. …
Lean Production
What is lean production? One can view it as an alternative term for lean manufacturing, but we wanted to take a deeper look. “Lean production is centered on determining what …
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, …
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 …
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 …
How to use DataXchange
Picking up a new software system can be challenging. DataXchange makes the process easy with lots of resources. DataXchange machine monitoring software is a solution for manufacturing companies. The benefits …
Funny CNC Control Photos
Everyone works differently on the shop floor. Some machinists use sticky notes, or custom stickers on machines, other use full sheets of paper to leave notes, and there are others …