Software/Shop Management

Datanomix, developer of Data-Powered Production intelligence for precision manufacturers, expanded its AI functionality across its software portfolio. AI-driven advancements include: FactoryMate, an intelligent assistant that acts like a digital floor supervisor, analyzing production reports and providing real-time analysis; G-Code Cloud + DNC, a secure and AI-enhanced platform for managing and distributing G-Code programs; TMAC AI that offers predictive quality insights by analyzing machine sensor data, including spindle load, vibration, and tool wear, detects process drift and tooling issues before they impact part quality or machine health, provides process control insights to engineers and operators alike.

Wintriss Controls Group introduced its easy-to-use “Tracker” hardware solution for its ShopFloorConnect OEE and Production Tracking Software.

SigmaNEST 24 has expanded the Task Dialog to provide greater situational awareness to the NC programmer for handling multiple projects at one time. Within the Task Window, users can create and load jobs, access workspace task reports and apply new commands to multiple tasks. Users can also monitor key statistics such as sheet consumption and scrap percentages. Beta users have reported that the new Task Window cuts programming to a small fraction of the time needed to program each job individually.

Renishaw Central is a smart-manufacturing data platform that collects, presents, and initiates accurate process and metrology data. The platform connects to measurement devices across the manufacturing process and provides valuable insights that manufacturers can use to analyze, identify, predict, and correct process errors before they occur. 

Version 3.50 of edgeConnector Siemens, edgeConnector 804D and edgeConnector Modbus is now compatible with the 64-bit version of ARM (Advanced RISC Machines) processors. This extends the application possibilities to devices like Raspberry Pi, Cisco IR1101, Orange Pi 5 or RevPi Connect. 

The SIMATIC HMI product portfolio is the option to expand device functionality with apps. Previously, HMI panels were used exclusively for visualization software. Thanks to the integration of Siemens Industrial Edge, users can now run other programs simultaneously alongside this standard device functionality. Project-specific requirements can thus be implemented quickly and easily. 

The virtual PLC software can be easily downloaded and integrated directly into an IT environment. This ease-of-use gives operators the possibility of decoupling hardware and software requirements completely. The software will run on computers with Industrial Edge Run Time in the factory while the hardware remains directly on the shopfloor.