If you’ve followed our evolution as a company, you likely know we started as an IT Services company in the 1990s. This is how we were introduced to the manufacturing industry and over the years through our manufacturing clients, began to understand the strategic importance as well as the challenges and opportunities which existed. When we opted to shift our focus to Smart … [Read more...]
Let Us Help You Protect Your CIMCO Software Investment
Recently, we received a call from a concerned customer who had lost access to the server where their CIMCO Software was installed. Compounding the issue, their backup environment was also lost in the same incident. In an era where cyber threats like crypto locker viruses are rampant, particularly targeting the aerospace industry — our most serviced vertical — these challenges … [Read more...]
CIMCO Releases Scheduler Tool
Last month, CIMCO announced the release of their production scheduling solution, CIMCO Scheduler.Scheduler helps fill a critical gap with machine status aware scheduling and expands on the role that CIMCO can play with both robust and capable applications including CIMCO Manufacturing Data Management and Machine Data Collection. With CIMCO Software as Industry 4.0 … [Read more...]
CIMCO DNC-Max Role as Industry 4.0 Middleware
Last week, I introduced CIMCO Software as Industry 4.0 Middleware. You may want to read it first before reading this article. DNC-Max bridges the past, present, and future for Industry 4.0 In this article, I will demonstrate the role CIMCO DNC-Max plays in your Industry 4.0 endeavors. DNC-Max is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap to the past, and I'll dive into some … [Read more...]
CIMCO Software as Industry 4.0 Middleware
As you might have guessed, there is no magic box for Industry 4.0. It is and will be a concept like True North in the Toyota Production System - a journey, not a destination. Along the way, we'll understand that connecting various systems is hard work, and many unique challenges will be faced. We have legacy platforms, duplicate/conflicting standards, niche vendors, … [Read more...]
Using Barcode Readers with CIMCO Software
In this article we'll review some common and advanced usage of barcode readers with CIMCO Software. The role of barcode readers in Smart Manufacturing Barcode readers provide for quick and accurate data acquisition, limiting errors from data entry. CIMCO's use of barcode readers has evolved over the years from very basic functions to intricate and powerful multi-step schemes. … [Read more...]