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Mazak Corporation asserted its leadership in manufacturing technology at its recent DISCOVER 2015 event where attendees flocked to see the company’s new SmartBox technology along with over 30 of the industry’s most advanced machine tools. The technology and education event held Oct. 27-29 and Nov. 3-5 at the company’s North American Manufacturing Headquarters in Florence, Ky., welcomed attendees from manufacturing companies across North America.

Mazak’s SmartBox is described as the industry’s first – “launch platform for easy and highly secure entrance into the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).” With MTConnect technology at its foundation, the open-protocol SmartBox facilitates connectivity of machines and devices, while allowing for enhanced monitoring and analytical capabilities. SmartBox also introduces advanced cyber security protection resulting from a key partnership between Mazak and Cisco Systems Inc. for the development of the SmartBox.

On the analytics side, the SmartBox – because it is a completely open standard – works in conjunction with all the popular third-party analytical software platforms. Within its own manufacturing operations, Mazak’s platform is Merlin from MEMEX Inc., but the company welcomes customers to use their individually preferred software packages such as those of System Insights Inc., TechSolve Inc., Forcam Inc. or 5ME, LLC.

Such openness gives the SmartBox adaptability and flexibility in terms of a user’s application, existing facility software and operational needs. The strategy of non-exclusivity with any one software platform allows users the freedom to choose any software based on performance levels and capabilities and select the package that best fits their needs and fulfills their particular analytical expectations.

“The SmartBox technology represents a huge leap in digital integration across manufacturing, and the access to real-time manufacturing data it provides is critical for the improvement of overall productivity efficiency and a manufacturer’s responsiveness to customer and market changes,” said Brian Papke, president of Mazak Corporation.

During DISCOVER 2015, Mazak showcased the power of SmartBox in one of the automated cells that are part of the company’s own manufacturing operations. This offered attendees a firsthand look at the device in action within an actual manufacturing environment and facility network.

Download the white paper to learn more about the Mazak SmartBox, and visit Cisco’s blog to learn more about the partnership.

About Mazak Corporation:
Mazak Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of productive machine tool solutions. Committed to being a partner to customers with innovative technology, its world-class facility in Florence, Kentucky, produces over 100 models of turning centers, Multi-Tasking machines and vertical machining centers, including 5- axis models. Continuously investing in manufacturing technology allows the Kentucky iSMART Factory to be the most advanced and efficient in the industry, providing high-quality and reliable products through its “Production-On-Demand” practice. 

Mazak maintains eight Technology Centers across North America to provide local hands-on applications, service and sales support to customers.

For more information, please visit:
www.mazakusa.com

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Mazak Corporation asserted its leadership in manufacturing technology at its recent DISCOVER 2015 event where attendees flocked to see the company’s new SmartBox technology along with over 30 of the industry’s most advanced machine tools. The technology and education event held Oct. 27-29 and Nov. 3-5 at the company’s North American Manufacturing Headquarters in Florence, Ky., welcomed attendees from manufacturing companies across North America.

Mazak’s SmartBox is described as the industry’s first – “launch platform for easy and highly secure entrance into the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).” With MTConnect technology at its foundation, the open-protocol SmartBox facilitates connectivity of machines and devices, while allowing for enhanced monitoring and analytical capabilities. SmartBox also introduces advanced cyber security protection resulting from a key partnership between Mazak and Cisco Systems Inc. for the development of the SmartBox.

On the analytics side, the SmartBox – because it is a completely open standard – works in conjunction with all the popular third-party analytical software platforms. Within its own manufacturing operations, Mazak’s platform is Merlin from MEMEX Inc., but the company welcomes customers to use their individually preferred software packages such as those of System Insights Inc., TechSolve Inc., Forcam Inc. or 5ME, LLC.

Such openness gives the SmartBox adaptability and flexibility in terms of a user’s application, existing facility software and operational needs. The strategy of non-exclusivity with any one software platform allows users the freedom to choose any software based on performance levels and capabilities and select the package that best fits their needs and fulfills their particular analytical expectations.

“The SmartBox technology represents a huge leap in digital integration across manufacturing, and the access to real-time manufacturing data it provides is critical for the improvement of overall productivity efficiency and a manufacturer’s responsiveness to customer and market changes,” said Brian Papke, president of Mazak Corporation.

During DISCOVER 2015, Mazak showcased the power of SmartBox in one of the automated cells that are part of the company’s own manufacturing operations. This offered attendees a firsthand look at the device in action within an actual manufacturing environment and facility network.

Download the white paper to learn more about the Mazak SmartBox, and visit Cisco’s blog to learn more about the partnership.

About Mazak Corporation:
Mazak Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of productive machine tool solutions. Committed to being a partner to customers with innovative technology, its world-class facility in Florence, Kentucky, produces over 100 models of turning centers, Multi-Tasking machines and vertical machining centers, including 5- axis models. Continuously investing in manufacturing technology allows the Kentucky iSMART Factory to be the most advanced and efficient in the industry, providing high-quality and reliable products through its “Production-On-Demand” practice. 

Mazak maintains eight Technology Centers across North America to provide local hands-on applications, service and sales support to customers.

For more information, please visit:
www.mazakusa.com

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As an independent, family-owned company, TRUMPF acts long-term. Innovations span over six decades and have enabled the company to grow to more than 50 locations and 10,000 employees worldwide, with sales in excess of $3 billion. In 2016, TRUMPF will expand once again, with a new location in North America.

In October 2015, TRUMPF purchased approximately five acres of land adjacent

to Interstate Highway 90 in Hoffman Estates, a northwestern suburb of Chicago, Illinois. Located within one of the core zones of the sheet metal business in North America, this site will serve as the future home of the TRUMPF Technology Center and the center of excellence for Industry 4.0.

The new Technology Center will be the industry-leading facility with a strong focus on integrating automation, material and information flow with machine tools. It will also feature TRUMPF’s latest technologies designed to benefit manufacturers and the next generation of manufacturing engineers. The state-of-the-art facility will combine an innovative automation center with research and development, driving towards “one piece flow” sheet metal production capabilities.

The TRUMPF Technology Center will be approximately 50,000 square feet, based on the most recent concept plans. Visitors will include those from North America, Europe and Asia for system and machine demonstrations and to observe and be part of live sheet metal production with highly-automated and flexible machine tools and processes.

TRUMPF is the largest manufacturer of fabricating equipment and industrial lasers in North America, offering its customers innovative, high-quality machine tools and solutions for sheet metal processing, laser-based production processes and electronic applications. These technologies are used in the manufacture of a diverse array of products, from vehicles, building technology and mobile devices, to state-of-the-art power, data storage components, and commercial and residential appliances.

About TRUMPF:
TRUMPF is the world market and technology leader in fabricating machinery and industrial lasers for flexible sheet metal processing. Products manufactured with the company’s technology can be found in almost every sector of industry.

TRUMPF Inc. is the largest subsidiary of the TRUMPF Group and is dedicated to serving the U.S., Canadian and Mexican markets.

For more information, please visit:
www.us.trumpf.com 

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As an independent, family-owned company, TRUMPF acts long-term. Innovations span over six decades and have enabled the company to grow to more than 50 locations and 10,000 employees worldwide, with sales in excess of $3 billion. In 2016, TRUMPF will expand once again, with a new location in North America.

In October 2015, TRUMPF purchased approximately five acres of land adjacent

to Interstate Highway 90 in Hoffman Estates, a northwestern suburb of Chicago, Illinois. Located within one of the core zones of the sheet metal business in North America, this site will serve as the future home of the TRUMPF Technology Center and the center of excellence for Industry 4.0.

The new Technology Center will be the industry-leading facility with a strong focus on integrating automation, material and information flow with machine tools. It will also feature TRUMPF’s latest technologies designed to benefit manufacturers and the next generation of manufacturing engineers. The state-of-the-art facility will combine an innovative automation center with research and development, driving towards “one piece flow” sheet metal production capabilities.

The TRUMPF Technology Center will be approximately 50,000 square feet, based on the most recent concept plans. Visitors will include those from North America, Europe and Asia for system and machine demonstrations and to observe and be part of live sheet metal production with highly-automated and flexible machine tools and processes.

TRUMPF is the largest manufacturer of fabricating equipment and industrial lasers in North America, offering its customers innovative, high-quality machine tools and solutions for sheet metal processing, laser-based production processes and electronic applications. These technologies are used in the manufacture of a diverse array of products, from vehicles, building technology and mobile devices, to state-of-the-art power, data storage components, and commercial and residential appliances.

About TRUMPF:
TRUMPF is the world market and technology leader in fabricating machinery and industrial lasers for flexible sheet metal processing. Products manufactured with the company’s technology can be found in almost every sector of industry.

TRUMPF Inc. is the largest subsidiary of the TRUMPF Group and is dedicated to serving the U.S., Canadian and Mexican markets.

For more information, please visit:
www.us.trumpf.com 

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GF Machining Solutions has introduced the AgieCharmilles AM S 290 Tooling Additive Manufacturing System. Representing its collaboration with additive manufacturing leader EOS, the AM S 290 Tooling is based on the proven technology of the EOS M 290 metal laser sintering system.

The new AM S 290 Tooling was created to further extend the scope of solutions provided to mold and die manufacturers,

and complements GF Machining Solutions existing lines of AgieCharmilles wire and die-sinking EDMs, Mikron milling centers, Laser texturing centers and System 3R automation systems.

With the additive manufacturing provided by the AM S 290 Tooling, moldmakers can move thermal exchange closer to the surface of a mold, improving temperature homogeneity to reduce throughput times and increase part quality. The incorporation of additive manufacturing also lowers energy consumption and opens the door for programmers to improve part designs through conformal cooling and heating channels.

The ongoing collaboration between GF Machining Solutions and EOS revolves around optimal integration of additive manufacturing for mold and die shops. The AM S 290 Tooling features controls and software that allow for easy and quick integration with existing machine tools and measuring devices.

About GF Machining Solutions:
GF Machining Solutions is the world’s leading provider of machines, automation solutions and services to the tool and mold making industry and to manufacturers of precision components. The products range from electric discharge machines, high-speed and high-performance milling machines, including clamping and palletization systems, and 3D laser surface texturing machines, to services, spare parts and expendable parts, consumables and automation solutions.

GF Machining Solutions is a globally acting division of the Georg Fischer Group (Switzerland) and maintains a presence on 50 sites worldwide within its own organization. Its 3,008 employees generated sales of CHF 905 million in 2014.

For more information please visit:
www.gfms.com/us

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GF Machining Solutions has introduced the AgieCharmilles AM S 290 Tooling Additive Manufacturing System. Representing its collaboration with additive manufacturing leader EOS, the AM S 290 Tooling is based on the proven technology of the EOS M 290 metal laser sintering system.

The new AM S 290 Tooling was created to further extend the scope of solutions provided to mold and die manufacturers,

and complements GF Machining Solutions existing lines of AgieCharmilles wire and die-sinking EDMs, Mikron milling centers, Laser texturing centers and System 3R automation systems.

With the additive manufacturing provided by the AM S 290 Tooling, moldmakers can move thermal exchange closer to the surface of a mold, improving temperature homogeneity to reduce throughput times and increase part quality. The incorporation of additive manufacturing also lowers energy consumption and opens the door for programmers to improve part designs through conformal cooling and heating channels.

The ongoing collaboration between GF Machining Solutions and EOS revolves around optimal integration of additive manufacturing for mold and die shops. The AM S 290 Tooling features controls and software that allow for easy and quick integration with existing machine tools and measuring devices.

About GF Machining Solutions:
GF Machining Solutions is the world’s leading provider of machines, automation solutions and services to the tool and mold making industry and to manufacturers of precision components. The products range from electric discharge machines, high-speed and high-performance milling machines, including clamping and palletization systems, and 3D laser surface texturing machines, to services, spare parts and expendable parts, consumables and automation solutions.

GF Machining Solutions is a globally acting division of the Georg Fischer Group (Switzerland) and maintains a presence on 50 sites worldwide within its own organization. Its 3,008 employees generated sales of CHF 905 million in 2014.

For more information please visit:
www.gfms.com/us

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Featuring one station with a welding table suitable for customized part fixtures in an extremely compact footprint, the ArcWorld^® C-30 workcell is an affordable solution for the welding of small- to medium-sized parts that are typical in many job shop applications. The ArcWorld C-30 solution offers all the components needed for arc welding, including a six-axis MA1440 arc welding robot, DX200 controller with menu-driven arc welding

application software, integrated welding package, operator station, pneumatic powered slide-up doors and a total safety environment.

The total safety environment complies with both U.S. and Canadian safety standards. Powered slide-up doors improve ergonomics and are interlocked with robot operation to safeguard the operator during part load/unload. In addition to barrier guarding with solid sheet metal side and back walls, safety features include a single point of operator control, Functional Safety Unit (FSU) to monitor the robot, enhanced E-stop functionality, safety interlocked gates, integrated speed monitoring and manual brake release for the robot.

Both new and experienced welding programmers can benefit from using the Kinetiq Teaching™ option available with the ArcWorld C-30. Direct teaching is more intuitive and reduces programming time. Its app-style, icon-based menus are easy for personnel to learn. Users can significantly reduce training and programming time for low-volume, high-mix batch production.

Shipped pre-assembled on a common base with cables routed in a covered tray under the table for improved life and minimized trip hazard, ArcWorld C-30 workcells are easy to set up and relocate.

About Yaskawa Motoman:
Founded in 1989, the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. is a leading robotics company in the Americas. With over 300,000 Motoman^® robots installed globally, Yaskawa provides automation products and solutions for virtually every industry and robotic application; including arc welding, assembly, coating, dispensing, material handling, material cutting, material removal, packaging, palletizing and spot welding.

For more information please visit:
www.motoman.com

or call:
937.847.6200

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Unwavering in its commitment to providing efficient storage solutions, the Vidmar® STAK System makes storing and retrieving heavy, bulky items easier than ever before. Farmers storing rice, grain, and other crops; automotive factories; and organizations handling hazardous materials will appreciate the STAK System’s ultimate flexibility.

The Vidmar STAK System is available in 3 different systems to fit user needs:

• The base model system features removable, adjustable pallets and a captive device designed for lifting and retrieving storage loads up to 2,000 lbs.

• 4K STAK includes all the same capabilities featured in the base model and can handle an increased load up to 4,000 lbs.

• HazMat STAK System was designed for storing, staging, and retrieving 55-gallon hazardous material drums and loads up to 2,000 lbs. for organizations managing more serious items.

Find ease in retrieval and inventory control, maximizing cubic space for more productivity, and reduced use of fork trucks which leads to major financial savings and improved safety. The captive lifting and handling device doesn’t require certification and can be efficiently maneuvered with one operator.

Vidmar’s STAK System optimizes storage, load capacity, and space and time saving needs. Outgrowing your facility is now a worry of the past with vertical storage solutions designed to easily expand with growth and a long list of accessories to satisfy your facility’s exact requirements.

Vidmar offers both new and potential customers a free onsite analysis to ensure that all storage needs are being addressed.

About Vidmar:
A division of Stanley Black & Decker, Vidmar offers storage solutions to all industries, with modular space-saving systems that provide quick, safe access to parts, tools, and supplies. A Vidmar system can maximize valuable floor space while providing an integrated solution for inventory control.

Customers can arrange for a free analysis of their storage needs by calling:
800-523-9462.

For more information, please visit:
STANLEYVidmar.com

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Unwavering in its commitment to providing efficient storage solutions, the Vidmar® STAK System makes storing and retrieving heavy, bulky items easier than ever before. Farmers storing rice, grain, and other crops; automotive factories; and organizations handling hazardous materials will appreciate the STAK System’s ultimate flexibility.

The Vidmar STAK System is available in 3 different systems to fit user needs:

• The base model system features removable, adjustable pallets and a captive device designed for lifting and retrieving storage loads up to 2,000 lbs.

• 4K STAK includes all the same capabilities featured in the base model and can handle an increased load up to 4,000 lbs.

• HazMat STAK System was designed for storing, staging, and retrieving 55-gallon hazardous material drums and loads up to 2,000 lbs. for organizations managing more serious items.

Find ease in retrieval and inventory control, maximizing cubic space for more productivity, and reduced use of fork trucks which leads to major financial savings and improved safety. The captive lifting and handling device doesn’t require certification and can be efficiently maneuvered with one operator.

Vidmar’s STAK System optimizes storage, load capacity, and space and time saving needs. Outgrowing your facility is now a worry of the past with vertical storage solutions designed to easily expand with growth and a long list of accessories to satisfy your facility’s exact requirements.

Vidmar offers both new and potential customers a free onsite analysis to ensure that all storage needs are being addressed.

About Vidmar:
A division of Stanley Black & Decker, Vidmar offers storage solutions to all industries, with modular space-saving systems that provide quick, safe access to parts, tools, and supplies. A Vidmar system can maximize valuable floor space while providing an integrated solution for inventory control.

Customers can arrange for a free analysis of their storage needs by calling:
800-523-9462.

For more information, please visit:
STANLEYVidmar.com

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