Not keeping good backups can place your business in peril. Your CIMCO DNC Max communications system is part of the revenue/production process so it's very critical to be able to easily recover from a server failure. There is a way to easily generate a backup that can be used to restore your configuration in the event of an accidental modification, hardware failure or other … [Read more...]
Happier Customers Through Better Experiences
Mondays here at Managed Solutions are dedicated to making your business and our industry better. Happy customers are an essential part of any successful business. There are so many things that can and do go wrong, leaving many businesses struggling to move the needle in the right direction. Recently I interviewed Jeannie Walters of 360Connext (Client) to find out what companies … [Read more...]
Two for Friday – Machining Reality Show and Government Reach, Eh
Wow, what a week! I don't know about you but the lead up to summer always seems to crank up the urgency to finish projects and tie up loose ends. Before you head off for a much needed break with your family this summer, there are a couple of interesting updates to check out around the web. Both topics actually are from our friends to the North, important partners in North … [Read more...]
What CIMCO Editor Options do I Need?
CIMCO Editor is a very powerful tool that no CNC Programmer should be without. In addition to the Editor there are four options related to CIMCO Edit: CNC Calc (Simple 2D Cad/Cam) Mazatrol Mill and Turn Viewers Communications Port (1 included effective 1/1/2019) License Server (Optional/no charge effective 1/1/2019) Extend Your CIMCO Editor Investment with … [Read more...]
Remembering Those Who Gave it All – Memorial Day 2014
Instead of our normally scheduled Manufacturing Advocacy article for Monday, we are taking the time to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Without these brave men and women we could not enjoy the freedom to do the (in the scope of things) trivial things we do. Please join us today and reflect on the lives lost protecting the freedoms that matter so much to all … [Read more...]
Two for Friday – Drone Based Internet and Launch Monopoly
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...]