Message Received: Big Data Expands Process Capabilities for Multi-Axis Machining

摘要

Shop floor conversations are becoming so one-sided, instead of some witty banter or charming political debates, the manufacturing floor is getting less personable and more productive. Years ago, you'd find four or five operators sandwiched between two workstations. It's become increasingly common to find one or two individuals responsible for several pieces of equipment during a shift. The direction this is going appears that the machines will be doing most of the talking while the operators simply listen to what they have to say. We have big data to thank for this.