Shop Floor Automations (SFA) is bringing a variety of tools for the manufacturing field to IMTS 2016. "From software updates to a new hardware solution, the company seeks to further enhance the manufacturing industry," said a company spokesperson.
A reseller of Predator Software since 1998, SFA will display new software versions, plus the versatile Touch HMI. Version 11 of Predator Software, with solutions from this brand for machine monitoring, DNC communication, CNC program editing, document control and tool management, will soon be available with an IMTS sneak peek.
"Looking to replace bar code readers, hand-held terminals or proprietary hardware on the shop floor? Want simplified data collection to see why your machines are down, and be able to access this information via a tablet, PC or even via the CNC Controller? Need buttons to transfer NC programs, or launch the part drawing on the shop floor for the operator," said the spokesperson. Predator Touch HMI is engineered to change the need to invest in hardware and provide shop floor operators an easy way to interact with management and the Predator Software line. From custom color-coding options to setting up specific layouts, prompts and launching of third party applications, SFA will integrate the solution for the end user as desired.
Also in the realm of software updates, DataXchange Machine Monitoring from Scytec will be experiencing changes that SFA will be speaking to attendees about. New OEE charts, views from their real time dashboard, multiple part time analysis reports, a shop floor layout view in the dashboard and various equipment status comparison charts that analyze equipment utilization across a span of different days are all new features. "Scytec pricing now includes a greater quantity discount for machine monitoring when adding machines with MTConnect, Fanuc Focas and legacy machine tools," said the spokesperson.
The newly branded SFA Connect Series of products includes the USB Connect, Floppy Connect, LAN Connect, Ethernet Connect and more. The new piece of the Connect Series, the Multi Connect, was developed in partnership with Moxa and will be available from SFA in Q4. Exclusive early info and an in-person preview of the Multi Connect will be available at IMTS.
For more information contact:
Greg Mercurio, President
Shop Floor Automations, Inc.
5360 Jackson Drive, Suite #202
La Mesa, CA 91942
877-611-5825 / 619-461-4000
info@shopfloorautomations.com
www.shopfloorautomations.com
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