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Cloud Connectivity, Advanced Analytics Drive ERP Software

Manufacturing operations depend on getting the right information at precisely the right moment, ensuring that products get built on time, to quality specs. With the latest enterprise resource management (ERP) software, this critical data flow is often coming via the cloud, as more manufacturers become comfortable with it as a repository for key manufacturing information.

Optical Comparators Adapt and Grow

Beware predictions of the demise of any technology. If the early 1920s saw the dawn of the optical comparator, there has been much speculation about its sunset. That was especially true when vision systems started hitting their stride a few years ago. Many could see optical comparators were superfluous with the use of vision systems. Many thought the sunset of optical comparators was imminent. Many were wrong. Why?

Making Automation Easy

The world can be a complex place, especially when it comes to modern manufacturing. Natoma Manufacturing likes to simplify things, so it automated with Raptor Workholding.

Measuring Health

Ensuring the accuracy, reliability and consistency of medical devices and their many components is serious business.

A Bird in the Hand

CMMs are invaluable. Vision systems, portable measuring arms and laser scanners come in a close second. But in the rush to get parts out the door, don’t forget the basics.