For CNC shops, a mistake discovered on the machine is a mistake which has already cost you something - whether that's a scrapped part, a damaged tool, a broken fixture, or worse. CIMCO Machine Simulation is designed to move that discovery to your PC, before any material is touched or any machine is at risk. This post provides an overview of what CIMCO Machine Simulation is, … [Read more...]
Local Support for Arizona Manufacturers — Smart CNC & Data Driven Solutions
Bringing Smarter Manufacturing to the Southwest At Managed Solutions, we believe manufacturing success is built on more than just machines. It’s built on people, data, and strong partnerships. Last month, we announced the relocation of our CNC automation specialist, Kevin Payne, from Southern California to the greater Phoenix area. This move isn’t just about geography, … [Read more...]
How CIMCO MDC-Max Makes Lights-Out Manufacturing Work
In theory, lights-out manufacturing sounds great. You load the machines, head home for the night, and wake up to a pile of finished parts. But if you’ve ever done it, you know the truth. All it takes is one broken tool or unexpected stop at 11:30 p.m. to turn an entire night into lost production. That’s the challenge most shops face. And it’s exactly why manufacturers … [Read more...]
FMG No. 22 – Leveraging Communities for Success
Hello Five Minute Gemba community! During a recent discussion, I learned about a trend that was NOT on my radar. Evidently some children are getting in to relationships with AI chatbots. In hindsight, I do vaguely remember hearing something about this (beyond the movie Her, in 2013) recently somewhere on the Internet. I don't think I gave that aspect of the topic much … [Read more...]
FMG No. 18 – Would You Attend a Smart Manufacturing Retreat?
Hello Gemba Community! This week, I’m keeping it short and sweet. I would love your input as I explore the idea of in-person events tied to the world of Smart Manufacturing and personal development. Would you be interested in attending something like a: weekend retreat with practical workshops. focused 1-day mastermind session. multi-day conference with … [Read more...]
Getting Started with AI in Manufacturing
AI has already become indispensable for many of us. I definitely understand reluctance on the subject. What do business people hate most about AI? Let's find out, with some help from Grok3! This article is geared towards reluctant and casual users of AI and those looking to get started. As always, we will emphasize issues that matter most to manufacturers, because we live and … [Read more...]