Mazak Delivers Progressive Learning Directly to Your Shop

Mazak Delivers Progressive Learning Directly to Your Shop

A well-trained team is crucial for manufacturing success. That’s why Mazak has long offered a Progressive Learning program with hands-on training for all of their equipment at Technology and Technical Centers across North America. However, as with most aspects of life in 2020, COVID-19 has changed the way they approach training at Mazak – and with the help of advanced technology, Mazak have made it more accessible than ever, with remote learning opportunities that have been so popular that they’ll remain a staple of their educational programs going forward.

 

 

 

Digital and Visual Twins: FANUC’s Vision for the Future of Manufacturing

Digital and Visual Twins: FANUC’s Vision for the Future of Manufacturing

FANUC America recently unveiled its new visual twin demo at JTEKT Toyoda Americas Corporation’s Open House at their Arlington Heights, IL facility on Sept. 15-17, 2020. A visual twin is a next-generation, high-resolution version of a digital twin, which is an exact software replica of a real CNC machine tool with a virtualized CNC.

 

 

 

Phoenix Contact Control Cabinet Classroom Ep. 11: Do You Even Know What Signal Conditioning Is?

Phoenix Contact Control Cabinet Classroom Ep. 11: Do You Even Know What Signal Conditioning Is?

In the world of electronics, signal conditioning is the manipulation of a signal (which is typically analog) so it can be used for the next stage in the process. In this video, Karen and Zach discuss signal manipulation, isolation, conversion, amplification, and splitting. In the Control Cabinet Classroom video series, Phoenix Contact Product Specialists Zach and Karen break down some of the basics of control cabinet design, terminology and technology to be able to better understand and utilize this powerful solution.

 

 

 

M12 Push-Pull Connector Interview: Finally a Consensus on the M12 PushPull?

M12 Push-Pull Connector Interview: Finally a Consensus on the M12 PushPull?

After a lengthy period of connector manufacturers pursuing various approaches with regard to M12 PushPull locks, IEC 61076-2-010 is now finally bringing a system that is consistent across the industry. Or at least that is the opinion held by Dirk-Peter Post, Head of Global Product Management Circular Interface Connectors, Harting Electronics, and Jürgen Sahm, Senior Specialist Product Marketing Circular Connectors, Phoenix Contact, in this interview.

 

 

 

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Where the Rubber Meets the Road – Transportation & Logistics in Manufacturing

What happens to your product when it leaves the warehouse? Can you see when it’s delivered to your customer? Do you know which batch was sent to which retailer? Can you tell what condition it was in when it arrived or who was responsible for it at any given time? With so much data and technology, the ability to trace your entire supply chain from component to customer is becoming a reality for small and medium manufacturers.

 

 

 

New Simulation Training Offering Helps Fill the Manufacturing Skills Gap and the Need for More Advanced CNC Machine Tool Operators

New Simulation Training Offering Helps Fill the Manufacturing Skills Gap and the Need for More Advanced CNC Machine Tool Operators

FANUC America’s popular Machining Simulation for Workforce Development provides virtual training for controls operation and part programming. To help solve the shortage of 5-axis machining operators, the new 5-axis training simulation addition allows users to learn how to setup and work with three common advanced 5-axis milling machines: mixed type, tool type and table type. A 3-axis mill and a 2-axis lathe are also provided for maximum configuration flexibility.

 

 

 

The Long Road to the Intelligent Power Supply System

The Long Road to the Intelligent Power Supply System

What on earth is a “channel monitor”! And then also in connection with the term “selective”? Images of gigantic ocean-going vessels quickly form on their way through the Kiel Canal, saving themselves the 250-mile detour through the North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat. And because the pilot prefers to check his message status on his smartphone instead of doing his actual work, he only monitors the channel passage selectively!

 

 

 

Phoenix Contact Control Cabinet Classroom Ep. 10: The Top 5 Things to Know about Terminal Blocks

Phoenix Contact Control Cabinet Classroom Ep. 10: The Top 5 Things to Know about Terminal Blocks

What do you need to know about terminal blocks? In this video, Phoenix Contact will identify the top 5 topics surrounding this technology, including planning, circuit disconnects, circuit fuse protection, multi-level terminal blocks with space savings, and grounding blocks.

 

 

 

Phoenix Contact Control Cabinet Classroom Ep. 9: Connectivity Fundamentals – The Many Connection Styles of Terminal Blocks

Phoenix Contact Control Cabinet Classroom Ep. 9: Connectivity Fundamentals – The Many Connection Styles of Terminal Blocks

In this video, Phoenix Contact explores the different connection styles of terminal blocks, and how each provides unique functions and benefits for both the control cabinet and the customer. In the Control Cabinet Classroom video series, Phoenix Contact Product Specialists Zach and Karen break down some of the basics of control cabinet design, terminology, and technology to be able to better understand and utilize this powerful solution.