You may have heard recently that an airliner had a close call with a drone in Northern Florida, it was all over the news. This weeks drone news is a bit more ambitious, Google may use drones to deliver internet access to remote communities. This is a big idea indeed, the kind we like around here. Have you ever been shut out of bidding on something knowing full well that you … [Read more...]
DNC Communications Software Pricing Guide
DNC communications software can do many great things for anyone operating CNC machines. It is at the core of all of our customers installations, even if the emphasis is on our other products such as Machine Data Collection or Manufacturing Data Management. This guide is provided to assist customers considering DNC to get some background on what is involved and what it will … [Read more...]
Building a Better Culture and Happier Employees – Less is More
Business cultures are fascinating, they can be a competitive advantage or a businesses undoing. It is important to foster a culture that will make employees passionate about the company and feel vested in the success, that's when the magic happens! Sometimes getting to that magic can be a huge leadership challenge. This is not unique to manufacturing, it's a universal truth for … [Read more...]
Two for Friday – Jetski Doctor and PR Responds
This week we have a couple of interesting updates for you. One showcases how small scale technology devices are changing how services are delivered. The other is a response from our Two for Friday last week by Planetary Resources. Both with video for your viewing pleasure. Jetski Doctor Planetary Resources Responds Jetski Doctor GE has a great video out that … [Read more...]
How to Install your CIMCO License Key
You've purchased a CIMCO product and now you are ready to setup your license key file. In this guide we'll cover the following: Selecting your Licensing Options Installing your CIMCO License Key File with a license server Installing your CIMCO License Key File on a single computer. Selecting your CIMCO Licensing Options For starters you should know there are a … [Read more...]
Finding your Niche in the US Manufacturing Market
One of our main priorities this year has been to get out and see more customers. You can only learn so much from phone conversations and Emails. When we visit you in your environment, your unique skills and talents become evident. It is pretty clear that every successful manufacturing business does something to attract and retain customers. Particularly in the precision … [Read more...]
Two for Friday – Mining Asteroids and Affordable CNC Milling Machines
It's no secret that we love lofty goals. One of this week's features has such a goal. It is literally and figuratively lofty, they plan to mine asteroids. The other subject is near and dear to many of us, bringing those versatile CNC machines we appreciate into the hands of normal people. We know more about Asteroids than we do about the Earth An Affordable Desktop CNC … [Read more...]
Do I have to pay sales tax on my order?
An issue that comes up often with our customers here in California is the issue of Sales Tax. We have customers that at times request that sales tax be added to the transaction for CIMCO Software that is electronically downloaded, but it is actually not required by the State of California Board of Equalization. Specifically this is addressed in Publication 109, Internet … [Read more...]
Making Manufacturing Cool for Current and Future Generations
The Image Problem with Manufacturing in the USA To say Manufacturing in the US has an image problem is putting it lightly. Even Walmart's attempt to rally support for their commitment to US Manufacturing portrayed factories as dingy, dirty, grit encrusted environments. When you talk about manufacturing it conjures up a vision of huge factories in the far east with unskilled … [Read more...]
Two for Friday – Data Collection Standards and Flying Dune Buggies
We're going to have fun today with two completely diverse topics. One of them will make the manufacturing industry better and the other could make your wallet lighter. Are you ready? Data Collection Standards - Siemens names TechSolve as Solution Partner for MTConnect The Dune Buggy that Can Fly - SkyRunner Data Collection Standards - Siemens names TechSolve as … [Read more...]