Have you thought about Implementing an Andon station on your shop floor? Do you have CIMCO MDC-Max running in your shop already? If you answered yes to either of these questions then it is easier to deploy than you think. What is Andon? Before we look at how, let's take a brief look at what Andon means in manufacturing. Wikipedia defines Andon as: A manufacturing term … [Read more...]
CIMCO MDM and Mastercam Integration Pt. 1
Setting Up the Interface between MDM and Mastercam One of the benefits of CIMCO Manufacturing Data Management (MDM) is that it provides numerous ways to save you time while adding and working with your data. One example is integration with popular CAM software packages. Today we'll be sharing how to go about setting up the MDM interface with Mastercam. This gives you … [Read more...]
Cafe CIMCO at Westec complete with IoT Keurig Machine
Even when you're representing a product with a stellar reputation like CIMCO, it can be tough to stand out at a trade show. We wanted to give our booth guests a little something extra at this year's Westec show. For starters we brought the first of its kind: an Internet of Things data collecting Keurig machine: We themed the booth "Cafe CIMCO" and guests and passers-by … [Read more...]
Running MDC-Max as a Stand Alone Service
This article describes the process for separating MDC-Max from the DNC-Max service. This can be useful for troubleshooting a problem in your configuration. It is also handy for getting an accurate measurement of resources required for each of the two components of the system. This is not a complicated task, but there are several steps that need to be done in order to minimize … [Read more...]
Managed Solutions at Westec 2019
Managed Solutions and CIMCO will be exhibiting at Westec booth 1360 from September 24-26. Stop by to see the latest capabilities of the CIMCO software products and integration options from Managed Solutions. If you'd like to discuss a specific need in your organization with us, we'll have numerous resources including developers on hand. Schedule an appointment and come … [Read more...]