The processes of machine tool manufacturing and operation are moving closer together. “Virtual spaces” are being created where machine builders and operators can design, coordinate, and implement customized solutions. As I explained in my last article, machine tool operators – and especially contract CNC manufacturing companies – will need to reconfigure their businesses in order […]

“Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black.” Mention this legendary quote of Henry Ford’s to manufacturers in 2019 and you’ll barely get a weary smile. In a world of endless new digital possibilities, consumers are demanding products that are increasingly customized – and preferably […]

Ready for a journey to the world of machine tools? Boring? I promise you not! You may not be aware, but you would not be able to read this text on your laptop or mobile phone without them. And forget about the coffee you might have thought of drinking just now. Yes, it’s true – […]

Adaptive Control and Monitoring (ACM) is a quick win for manufacturers, even for Siemens itself. Adaptive feed control continuously adjusts the feed rate based on individual cutting conditions, resulting in cycle time reduction and tool protection. Digitalization offers many options, including optimizing the core metal machining process. In conjunction with years of production know-how experience, […]