Manufacturing Productivity Tips
Manufacturing productivity does not happen or improve from luck. It comes from preparation, research and implementation. What kind of manufacturing plan should you make for 2019, and for the foreseeable …
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Fanuc CNC Automation Resources
Manufacturers with Fanuc CNC machines have specific needs. Especially when it comes to the subject of shop floor automation. Here are some quick resources: Can you do machine monitoring with …
Migration for Windows 10
We often encounter customers who are running old versions of Microsoft on their shop floors. We strongly advise that customers read this quick blog on Windows 10 migration for your …
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 …
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 …
Manufacturing Job Safety
Accidents in the workplace happen. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 1,122,960 non-fatal workplace accidents happened in the manufacturing sector in 2016. OSHA says 4,500 workers per year die on …
Helping Machinists Cope with Work Stress
Creating stressed out machine operators without meaning to? The manufacturing industry is experiencing a lot of growth. This also creates a demand for machinist stress relief resources. An interesting article …
Why Up-To-Date Software Matters
Don’t Ignore Software Updates We’ve all had those annoying reminders on our computers and our phones about a software update being imminent. Sometimes, we say to ourselves “I’ll get to …
What is Predator Secure DNC?
What is Predator Secure DNC? If you invested in DNC Software, you want to know your programs are secure, as well as organized. How many of your newer machines are …
SFA meets 2017 Manufacturing Technology Trends
2017 Manufacturing Technology Trends Being a technology-related company, part of what we do is about keeping up with trends. We were definitely excited to see we meet the criteria of …
Hire a Professional Technician – It’s Worth It
Professional Technicians are worth the investment With the popularity of YouTube, Reddit, WebMD, and similar sites, we are definitely a culture obsessed with DIY (AKA “do it yourself”). While this …