Learn how to use HTML5 alongside computer numerical control to get the younger workforce involved in the world of CNC machining.

About the presentation Fagor's new HMTL5-based user interface for computer numerical control (CNC) was designed for users to customize their machine controls by making them easier to use, more secure, and better suited to take full advantage of industry 4.0 functionalities. However, a major benefit of this user interface is its solution to the skilled labor shortage the manufacturing industry faces today. This presentation breaks down how the interface was designed for the younger workforce of web designers and software programmers to get involved with the world of CNC machining.

Meet your presenter Harsh Bibra is the general manager of Fagor Automation Corp. NA, a world leader in the manufacturing of CNC control automation products.  With a degree in electrical and electronics engineering and a background within the engineering department, Harsh has been employed within the CNC machine tool automation sector for 35 years and actively employed with Fagor Automation for 26 years, with the last 16 years as the general manager. With a strong knowledge in technical management, Bibra has successfully driven complex engineering projects as well as sales channel management on an international level during his career.

About the company Fagor Automation has vast experience in the development and manufacturing of products for machine automation and control. We offer solutions tailored to the needs of our customers, from developing software to the versatility of our production process. Historically, we have focused our efforts on the machine-tool sector. We have a broad technical and sales network spread out in more than 50 countries through our branch offices and distributors.

Q1 2022 US, Canada, and Mexico robot sales revenue rose by 43%; Non-automotive sectors surpassed automotive.

The North American robotics market experienced its best quarter ever to begin the year – companies from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico ordered 11,595 industrial robots – up 28% compared to the first quarter of 2021. Revenue rose by 43% and reached a value of $664 million. These results are in line with a positive trend worldwide: Preliminary data for 2021 show, that 486,700 industrial robots have been installed globally (+27% year-on-year).

“A strong recovery of the international robotics markets is currently in progress: Worldwide installations of industrial robots in 2021 even exceed the record year 2018,” says Milton Guerry, president of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “In North America, first quarter order volumes for both units and revenue were at all-time highs. Across industries, the post-COVID crisis boom creates double-digit growth over the same quarter of last year.”

Automotive orders up In North America, car makers and manufacturers of components accounted for 47% of robot orders in Q1 2022, their orders grew by 15% year-on-year. Several car manufacturers have announced investments to further equip their factories for new electric drive car models or to increase capacity for battery production. These major projects will continue to create demand for industrial robots in the next few years. The United States has the second largest production volume of cars and light vehicles in the world, following China. Worldwide installations of industrial robots in the automotive sector reached 109,400 units in 2021 (+37% year-on-year).

Non-automotive sectors surpassed automotive Continuing a trend, non-automotive customers have ordered more robots than automotive customers. Worldwide, the electrical & electronics industry is the strongest adopter with a record of 132,200 units installed in 2021. In North America, automotive customers orders in Q1 2022 were 5,476 units, while non-automotive customers ordered 6,122 units the same period. In seven out of the last nine quarters, orders from non-automotive customers surpassed orders from automotive customers.

Learn how to incorporate sustainability in additive manufacturing.

Additive manufacturing (AM) has long been assigned to the unique attributes of design freedom, local manufacturing, lead time improvements, and others. These characteristics enable technology that influences major industries so today, AM parts can even be found on Mars, enhancing the capabilities of the Perseverance Mars rover. But back on earth, in times of a climate crisis, we need to ask how AM can influence an even greater shift toward responsible manufacturing. Now the biggest industrial drivers of climate change are manufacturing, electricity, transportation, agriculture, and temperature regulation. In this talk, we’ll discuss how AM provides a unique approach to reducing carbon emissions in most of these sectors by rethinking the way we create, manufacture, and distribute goods. We’ll also cover the newly defined attributes of AM:

Additionally, we’ll discuss how these attributes will drive a shift toward a carbon neutral future using real-life case studies and data to encourage rethinking the traditional attributes of AM. Lastly, we’ll present real life case studies and data to encourage rethinking the traditional attributes of AM.

Meet your presenter Fabian Alefeld is the senior manager for the Additive Minds consulting and academy services. He is responsible for leading both teams in providing support to organizations that are incorporating (AM) technology. In this role, he provides direction for the teams’ technical consulting and education. To accelerate the growth of the 3D printing industry, Fabian also hosts the AM podcast “Additive Snack,” which captures the experience and knowledge of experts in the AM industry.

About the company We believe innovation and technology can help create a better world. Most current manufacturing techniques are restrictive, wasteful, and inefficient. We’re convinced AM can overcome these limitations, so we exist to accelerate the world's transition to responsible manufacturing. At EOS we extend the boundaries of manufacturing ingenuity to ensure future production is less harmful to our planet. We pioneer AM technology and offer digital solutions to existing and future manufacturing challenges. We nurture an ecosystem and empower our people to strive for results that increase energy efficiency, reduce waste, and use resources conscientiously, all with the intention of establishing responsible manufacturing as the new normal.

New capability in the Automated Production Intelligence software platform delivers deeper productivity insights to help manufacturers as labor challenges mandate further innovation.

Datanomix, maker of Automated Production Intelligence software platform, now offers Automated Downtime Insights, furthering the company’s mission to deliver the next generation of production monitoring.

The Datanomix Platform is known for automating the collection and analysis of

manufacturing data and delivering deep insights into production performance, both in real time and over-time. Designed for growth-oriented precision manufacturers, the Datanomix platform delivers industry-leading innovation of manufacturing productivity with no operator input required, and without burdening the end user with cumbersome analysis or data crunching.

Many first-generation monitoring systems require operators to enter reason codes when a machine has gone down, an approach that has resulted in the broad failure of many monitoring projects. The combination of labor shortage challenges, operator apathy towards manual data entry, and the general lack of utility of downtime reason codes has caused widespread industry frustration.

Automated Downtime Insights are a significant capability that Datanomix has added. Using advanced analytics techniques, Datanomix can automatically determine expected and unexpected downtime events and derive reasons for those downtime events during live production.

While the Datanomix platform has never required operator input or downtime reason codes to provide valuable insights, this functionality offers additional process improvement opportunities for companies that need to increase performance in the current labor constrained and demand-heavy environment.

“Automated Downtime Insights are yet another significant feature that is the direct result of deep customer collaboration, an approach that has been core to our identity since day one,” says Greg McHale, co-founder and CTO of Datanomix. “Automatically determining expected vs. unexpected downtimes and annotating those with reasons that are derived from the machine data inside of the Datanomix platform is a major accomplishment for our team and provides a clear target for our customers on not just which processes to improve, but which steps in those processes provide the greatest opportunities for consistency and margin improvement.”

Simply visualized and annotated within the Datanomix platform, Automated Downtime Insights offer a clear picture in real-time and over-time as to the sources of variance within critical processes. Existing Datanomix customers receive this capability via routine updates the company provides as part of its subscription service.

The Datanomix platform distances itself from first-generation production monitoring by offering a solution that focuses on the user experience with the following innovations:

No operator input: Stop pulling operators away from machines for data entry – data is pulled directly from machine controllers to deliver contextual insights automatically

Benchmarks, scores & KPIs: Automated job performance data for every single part made on every machine, with no configuration – just insights based on derived benchmarks

Visualizes existing workflows: Production meetings, continuous improvement, margin opportunities, and more – matches the way manufacturers work

Reports & dashboards: From day one, standard reports and dashboards provide actual insights and direction – not raw data that still needs processing

Best-of-breed integrations: Work with top partners to provide solutions to real problems – not just simple data connections that may offer value

Elevate company communication: Consistent, accurate metrics provide a common data language for the entire team – everyone is on the same page

Workforce training: Datanomix reports and trend charts show work cell improvement over time – it tells the complete story stories, news, videos, and more.

Learn how to manage your company’s cybersecurity.

About the presentation According to ECI’s 2021 State of Manufacturing Digital Transformation report, cybersecurity risk remains the top challenge manufacturers experience when adopting technology. Eighty percent of manufacturers report they feel as though cyberattacks are a greater threat than they were in the past. While many organizations put best practices in place, many still doubt whether these measures are enough. In this session, Brian Winters, CIO at ECI Software Solutions, will explore the ways manufacturers can manage these threats, such as implementing zero-trust architecture and training employees to spot and avoid threats. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to managing cybersecurity, Winters will share practices manufacturers can put in place immediately to support a more secure cyber environment.

Meet your presenter As chief information officer, Brian Winters leads the delivery of ECI Software Solutions’ cloud-based SaaS solutions, the constant evolution of its cybersecurity stance, and the management of corporate information technology operations. 

Winters is a seasoned technology executive with a passion for customer delivery. Along with his customer-first mentality, he brings more than 15 years of leadership experience where he has held senior technology positions at companies including Solera Holdings, Top Image Systems, and eGistics. Brian specializes in building and managing infrastructure and operations necessary to deliver business-critical services securely via the cloud and in positioning PE companies to maximize value. Brian holds a bachelor’s degree in CIS from the State University of New York and a CISSP certification from ISC2. 

About the company For more than 20 years, ECI Software Solutions has been working with businesses of all sizes to help them compete and grow. Our industry-specific tools are designed by people experienced in the fields we serve, so we know firsthand how to male it easier for you to do what you need.