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BUSINESS 4.0 Full Circle Robotic Return on Investment By: Sarah Mellish, Marketing Content Specialist at Yaskawa America, Inc. Motoman Robotics Division

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TALKING SHOP Matthew E. Croson President, American Gear Manufacturers Association

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MANUFACTURING SHOWCASE

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Exact Metrology By: Russ Willcutt

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Why We Need to Redefine Employee Engagement By: Andrea Belk Olson, MSC - CEO of Pragmadik

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SAFETY & MAINTENANCE The Use of Drones for Industrial Inspections to Reduce Fatalities

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Top 5 Reasons to Automate Manufacturing

By: Daniel Carranco,Director, Continuous Improvement, Global Shop Solutions

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Talking to a friend recently, he said it was time to get back to normal, “whatever that is.” While that might at first seem like a casual comment, it’s really not.

I’m having a hard time thinking of a single aspect of our lives that hasn’t been altered over the past year. Whether that means going to the pharmacy, or running to the grocery store. Booking a flight, or a hotel room – if and when either of those things happen. Staying home, or visiting with family on holidays. Going to the doctor or dentist. Giving your grandmother a hug, or shaking an old friend’s hand.

And then there’s how manufacturers will go about doing their work. What challenges do you face, and what lessons have been learned – and are still being taught – due to this unprecedented global event?

Just thinking back over conversations I’ve had with people at all levels of management, from CEOs to plant managers and communication leaders, one priority involves rewriting plant safety guidelines. How do you keep employees safe in a time of vaccines, face masks, and social distancing; when we don’t even know if we’ve “turned a corner” or if another surge is ahead? Do you give employees time off to get vaccines; do you even encourage them to? If your office staff has been working from home, when do you bring them back in? If you’ve established elaborate barriers for delivery vehicles entering your facility, when do you relax them? These are just a few considerations, but time-consuming all the same.

If you have increased your reliance on automation, robotics, and streamlined material handling processes in order to minimize human contact on the shop floor, what does that mean to the future of your operation? You can’t just put things like that in place and say “there, done.” You’ve got to figure out what’s really been changed, and how to capitalize on it. In the same way, what have you learned about how you go to market in terms of communicating with current and existing customers? Many OEMs and their distributors have said they’ve come to realize the value of digital conferencing rather than direct sales calls involving travel, as impactful as they are.

So, whatever normal is, there’s reason to hope for its return, and to begin planning how prepared we’ll be when the sun finally breaks through the clouds.

And from everything I’ve heard from industry leaders – and especially from all of us here at IMD – we’re all sitting on go!

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Industry News Abrasive Power Tool Manufacturer Dynabrade, Inc. Names New President Dynabrade, Inc., a leading industrial abrasive power tool manufacturer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Buffamonti as the company’s new president, Michael Buffamonti, president, effective April 1, 2021. Mr. Dynabrade, Inc. Buffamonti most recently held the role of chief financial officer for the company and has been a key member of the executive management team for many years.

Prior to joining Dynabrade, he held various management positions at Deloitte LLP. Mike is a proven, trusted leader, who has been involved in every aspect of Dynabrade’s business over his 25-year tenure.

Since the beginning of his career at Dynabrade, Mike worked very closely with the company’s founder, Walter Welsch. He is committed to upholding the strong ideals on which the company was founded upon.

“I am very excited for this opportunity to lead Dynabrade into the future. I am dedicated to Dynabrade’s continued success for the benefit of our Welsch Family shareholders and our valued employees. I want us to think big and act boldly. Dynabrade is a highly regarded American-made brand supported by a team with a shared vision for U.S. and international growth. I am honored for the opportunity to lead our strong team of Dynabraders” states Mr. Buffamonti.

The Reshoring Initiative, PMA, NTMA, and AMT Launch 4th Annual National Metalworking Reshoring Award Four leading manufacturing associations have announced the 4th National Metalworking Reshoring Award competition. Companies that have successfully reshored products, parts, or tooling made primarily by metalforming, fabricating, casting, or machining, including additive manufacturing, are invited to apply. The Reshoring Initiative, PMA, NTMA, and AMT are pleased to sponsor this competition.

To be eligible for the award, the reshoring must have been done between Jan. 1, 2013, and May 31, 2021, from outside North America to North America. Reshoring includes work that is produced either in-house or outsourced. Applications must be submitted by June 30,

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“From 2010 to 2020, more than one million jobs were announced as coming to the United States from offshore. This is a tremendous achievement, and we seek to motivate and honor the companies that have made reshoring a reality,” said Harry Moser, founder and president of the Reshoring Initiative.

Questions about the National Metalworking Reshoring Award can be directed to Harry Moser at 847-867-1144 or harry.moser@ reshorenow.org. For more information on AMT’s efforts on reshoring and supply chain efforts, visit IMTS.com/supplychain.

Custom Industrial Products Increases Starting Minimum Wage Custom Industrial Products (CIP) is proud to announce a starting minimum wage of $15 per hour, effective March 29. CIP employees who were already making $15 an hour have had their wages increased as well.

“We believe it’s vital in these uncertain times, in the midst of a pandemic, that we as an organization continue to invest in our people as well as contribute to the regrowth of the economy,” said Tom Tenney, CEO of Custom Industrial Products. “By paying more than many of our competitors we hope to attract the best new employees and retain the kind of employees we need”, said Tenney.

Prior to this increase, the starting wage averaged around $11 per hour. When asked how this increase will impact their daily life, shop powder coater, Robert Arnold said “it will help a lot. The Increase will pay for my wife to continue her education.”

“CIP has an aggressive growth plan. To meet our goals, we need to recruit new employees and retain our best employees,” said Tenney. “We’re delighted to share our company’s success with the employees who make us successful.”

Siemens and SAP Expand Partnership to Deliver Intelligent Service and Asset Lifecycle Management Solutions With an initial focus on discrete manufacturing, Siemens will begin to offer SAP® Asset Intelligence Network, the SAP Asset Strategy and Performance Management application, and the SAP Enterprise Portfolio and Project Management package.

SAP will offer Siemens’ Teamcenter® software service lifecycle management (SLM) portfolioto enable an ecosystem with integrated service engineering and asset operations. The companies plan to deliver new cloud-based services that can help industrial equipment manufacturers to increase critical asset operational efficiency, avoid unplanned downtime and shorten design cycles in asset engineering projects. This can help maximize business value over the entire product and service/asset lifecycle and enable new collaborative processes between manufacturers and operators. Building on the strategic partnership between Siemens and SAP announced in July 2020, these new solutions can enable industrial equipment

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manufacturers to provide new services and business models for installed equipment and help owners and operators use operational insights to increase asset utilization while maximizing safety and reducing risks.

Mike Toper Joins Gear Motions as Director of Business Development Gear Motions welcomes Mike Toper as Director of Business Development.

In this new position, Toper will be responsible for strategic business development to identify and create business markets and opportunities.

Toper brings with him 20 years of experience in the industrial sector, with Mike Toper, director of business proven success in strategic planning development, Gear Motions and execution, and implementing new programs. Most recently, he served as the Northeast Sales Manager for Gerard Daniel Worldwide.

“The employee owners are excited to welcome Mike to the Gear Motions Team” says Dean Burrows, President & CEO, Gear Motions. “In this new role, Mike will bring his technical expertise and background to explore and develop new markets.”

Absolute Machine Tools Announces Promotion of Nicole Conrad to CMO Leading importer and distributor of CNC machine and automation equipment Absolute Machine Tools, Inc. recently promoted former Sales and Marketing Coordinator Nicole Conrad to chief marketing officer. As Nicole Conrad, chief marketing CMO, she is responsible for developing officer, Absolute Machine Tools.

Absolute’s marketing strategies and maintaining relationships with partners.

Conrad is looking forward to exceeding expectations in her new position and growing with Absolute. She shared, “I’ve been a part of nearly every department here, and it has definitely helped me become familiarized with the machines and the industry as a whole. I learn something new every day, and that’s one of my favorite parts of this job.”

Conrad is currently pursuing her Master of Business degree at Kent State University, where she also earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree Summa Cum Laude in 2020 with minors in Marketing and International Business. Conrad graduated from Lorain Community College in May of 2018 with an Associate of Arts degree in Entrepreneurship with honors.

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Full Circle Robotic Return on Investment By: Sarah Mellish, Marketing Content Specialist at Yaskawa America, Inc. - Motoman Robotics Division

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arnessing the power and capability of robust robotic automation for greater productivity gains is the ultimate goal of any robot installation. Unfortunately, constant market pressures and customer demands have a way of pulling key personnel in a myriad of directions, pushing a keen focus on return on investment (ROI) to the wayside.

While the presence of robots and other advanced technologies alone may be enough to deliver transformative change to an organization, that does not necessarily mean a company has reached its full potential for achieving ROI. To regroup and circle back towards a path of optimal productivity, there are five key steps manufacturers should consider taking.

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Execute a Strategic Plan From employee buy-in to robot redeployment and everything in between, manufacturers should utilize a thorough agenda with best practices and achievable action steps to facilitate smooth installation and peak performance for capital equipment. While robots today are extremely reliable, each should have a well-maintained life cycle that includes:

Proper Installation Crucial for the robot, as well as any peripheral equipment, it is strongly advised to partner with experts from a knowledgeable robot supplier or integrator during the initial setup process. Many company

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leaders are finding it helpful to hire a “workcell champion” before robot integration occurs, as this individual takes on the responsibility of ensuring full utilization and success of the robotic system.

Process Optimization It is important to remember that a robot is part of a bigger picture.

For this reason, it is vital to monitor the complete functionality of the entire application. Being proactive here by making appropriate adjustments to parts, fixturing, peripheral tools, programming, etc. can help prevent unnecessary asset deterioration and bolster production where throughput, cycle time and scrap are involved.

Regular Maintenance To prevent premature robot and equipment failures, performing regularly scheduled system maintenance (i.e, grease analysis, torque analysis, backlash testing, etc.) and safety audits is suggested every 6,000 servo-hours. Many manufacturers choose to implement “holiday shutdowns” or “factory fortnights” – scheduled breaks where company leaders close production facilities for a brief period of time to address robot maintenance and other process improvement initiatives. Regardless of the timing for these critical checks, it is important to deploy a smart inventory strategy for replacement parts such as controller CPU batteries, air filters, gasket covers, cables, grease and more.

Continuous Improvement A plethora of knowledge can be gained by performing regular maintenance, and it is always wise for manufacturers to take this information and carefully analyze it, responding in an appropriate and timely manner as needed.

Calculated Redeployment, Rebuilding Or Replacement With regular maintenance, most robots perform 15+ years. However, there will come a time when production needs change, or a robot will need upgraded or replaced. Having an existing relationship with a robot supplier or integrator at this stage can go a long way to answering any questions that arise.

While there is not a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to strategic plan execution, manufacturers that follow these basic steps for implementing and maintaining a robot should be well on their way to top robot efficiency for maximum ROI.

Focus on Equipment Performance Integrating more affordable, robust and easy-to-use robots with existing operations can help manufacturers tackle tough dilemmas for a wide range of tasks like assembly, inspection, machine tending, packaging, palletizing and more. While the addition of robotic technology along a production line can provide “quick wins” for greater productivity and lower operational costs, it is still important for manufacturers to strive for 100 percent effectiveness with each piece of machinery. For this reason – regardless of industry – a greater focus should be placed on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Whether used for a single machine, a robotic workcell, a production line or an entire plant, OEE identifies the percentage of manufacturing time that is truly productive. A dimensionless parameter, OEE entails the multiplication of three factors:

Availability A measure of machine uptime, this calculation takes actual operating time (planned production time minus stop time) and divides it by planned production time (shift time minus breaks).

Performance A measure of system speed, this factor accounts for losses from running too slowly. This calculation can be achieved in several ways, but typically multiplies the total pieces produced by the ideal cycle time, then divides the product by the actual operating time.

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Quality A measure of part defects or losses due to poor quality, this calculation takes good pieces (pieces produced minus rejected pieces) and divides it by the total pieces produced.

When used properly, measuring OEE (OEE = Availability x Performance x Quality) provides a deeper insight into current operations. The ability to calculate it can help eliminate waste, as well as benchmark the production process for continuous improvement efforts, leading to greater ROI.

Implement Extensible Machine Monitoring Thanks to Industry 4.0, smart factories peppered with robots and advanced technologies are taking shape, providing the ability to adapt to ever-changing demands faster than ever. To maintain the peak performance required for these networked production environments, as well as achieve greater OEE, savvy manufacturers are turning to factory automation monitoring systems to better track, accumulate and visually deliver data in real time.

Edge Server systems, like Yaskawa Cockpit™, are extensible and can support multiple brand devices via Add-on Functions, enabling an integrated, intelligent and innovative approach that allows manufacturers to see what is happening at any point on the value creation chain. In turn, this facilitates data-driven optimized planning for preventative and predictive maintenance, prompting proactive decisions for more productive and profitable factories.

Take a Security-first Approach While having all devices on a network has its advantages where remote access and data collection are concerned, the interconnectedness of this equipment can put manufacturers at greater risk for cyber-attacks. Hacking and viruses are all too common and often result in costly production stoppage, data loss, data theft or even device failure.

To avoid these detrimental outcomes, company leaders should put security at the forefront, weighing the various options available. A handful of manufacturers may choose to keep devices off the internet completely, while other may implement network isolation via a Virtual Private Network (VPN) that requires some level of authentication such as MultiFactor Authentication (MFA).

Organizations like research institutes or manufacturers with protected intellectual properties may utilize an adaptive firewall with Artificial Intelligence (AI) that can detect and defend a robot against external connections. No matter the

method, constant monitoring of an industrial network by IT staff is paramount, and any vulnerability must be addressed or patched as quickly as possible to maintain security and safety for ultimate ROI.

Foster Digital Skills The shocking truth for many manufacturers today is that for smart factories to reach their full potential, it requires a skilled human component. Industry 4.0 has caused a technological shift, changing the primary capabilities needed to fulfill many industrial tasks. Similarly, as digitization and robotic automation continue to permeate the industrial landscape, there will continue to be a dichotomy between existing worker skills sets and the knowledge needed to operate advanced technologies.

To push forward and achieve the greatest return on investment with these tools, manufacturers should be proactive and create a talent pipeline more in-line with the skills required for future success.

Most likely, this will entail company leaders to invest in their current workforce by providing adequate industrial education opportunities, as well as incentivizing motivated employees to learn the necessary skills for tasks like robot programming and maintenance. It may also include hiring new talent altogether.

Robots can be a great investment, often providing energy savings, greater flexibility, increased quality and high-speed production, but complete operational success and subsequent ROI go far beyond implementing cutting-edge solutions. To build strong competitive advantages and enduring leadership in their respective industries and markets, manufacturers should stay the course by following a strategic plan, harnessing valuable data and procuring expert support. Not only will this make boosting productivity more manageable, but it will foster long-term return investment for years to come.

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Talking Shop

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American Gear Manufacturers Association TALKING SHOP WITH: Matthew E. Croson — President, American Gear Manufacturers Association You’ll be holding the Strategic Resources Network event in June. Could you give us a little background?

That’s right – June 9-11 at the Hyatt House Charleston in South Carolina. The SRN was launched in 2006 as a means of supporting the next generation of leaders in the gear manufacturing industry.

Providing that type of assistance is incredibly important right now when you consider all the new concepts being introduced like additive manufacturing and electric drive technologies, and it just keeps coming at us faster and faster, so we thought it was time to take a look under the hood. And then when you consider the added strain of the recession and the pandemic, that’s a lot of weight to carry, so we’re taking proactive steps to provide our members with the information they need. Again, we’re targeting the future leaders of our industry who are, say, 15-20 years into their careers, giving them an opportunity to meet and form relationships with others who are at their same level of advancement. This could lead to lifelong friendships that are invaluable in so many ways.

What has the reaction from attendees been?

The evaluations have been outstanding, telling us we’re bringing together the right people discussing the right topics. One way to view it is as cost-effective informal training; sort or a mini-MBA where those who attend can network with experts representing a variety of fields all in one place. And it builds such a great sense of camaraderie, both in terms of the energy these younger members bring to the AGMA, but the excitement to feel in knowing the

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gear industry has got their back. The SRN inspires a real sense of development, and drives home the point that the association is here standing side-by-side with its members throughout their careers, no matter the economic or business challenges.

Does the SRN represent a cautious return to face-to-face networking events?

After careful consideration, including the growing availability of COVID vaccines, the AGMA board decided it was time to start working our way back to where we need to be. We are human systems, and we need each other, so we decided to approach this event cautiously, optimistically, and safely. We are working with various federal and state health departments, universities, and even hotels to learn everything we can about working our way back to conducting business in a way that’s more normal than what we’ve experienced over the past year.

Despite all the hardship, what are your thoughts on how we’ve weathered this storm as a country and an industry? Have we learned any important lessons?

I am so proud of how we’ve come together as a country, just our ability to pivot from normalcy to radical change. It’s been truly inspirational, and I commend all these leaders – especially in the manufacturing industry – on their optimism and sheer determination to survive.

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The Use of Drones for Industrial Inspections to Reduce Fatalities

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he statistics of confined space inspection and related injuries and fatalities continues to present a revealing truth. Around 2.1 million workers enter such spaces annually and, even with increased health and safety measures, the death toll of such activities remains unacceptably high. By far the biggest reason for such an activity is to carry out routine maintenance.

Drone technology presents a unique method by which such tasks can be performed without the need to put human life at risk.

While this might not have been the case a decade, or even five years ago, rapid advances to create unique solutions that can cope with the challenges of confined space inspection is a reality today.

So why do the injury and death figures continue to mount up? One reason is, perhaps, a historical reluctance to embrace cutting-edge technology. Industries, such as mining, oil and gas and petrochemicals are, understandably, hesitant to change accepted methods of inspection for fear of the unknown.

However, with the dawn of a new era of drones and inspection equipment, each day this continues really does cost lives.

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Why Use Drones?

In the United States alone, there’s around two deaths per week involving the inspection of confined spaces. In Australia, the figure is a little over one per week. The main causes of death are listed as: » Asphyxiation » Poisoning » Engulfment » Oxygen deficiency » Drowning » Explosion » Electrocution This makes for pretty grim reading and only serves to accentuate why industries must look elsewhere for effective confined space inspection solutions. The greatest advantage of using drones is, of course, to reduce accidents and fatalities. Such machines are impervious to toxic gases and non-oxygen atmospheres. Neither do they require scaffolding or rope systems to be erected.

But there are many other reasons to replace human inspection with that of drones. » Drones can access areas humans can’t: They can cross gaps, enter narrow channels and get in close proximity to hazardous areas » Drones don’t require total shutdowns: Drone inspections can, in many cases, take place without disrupting day-to-day operations » Drone inspection removes human error: Even the best of inspection operatives can’t be guaranteed to provide 100% reliable data all of the time » Drone inspection is faster: They move quicker and collect more data in a shorter amount of time All of the above combine to make a more cost-effective and far safer solution to confined space inspection.

Real-Time Examples of Drone Technology in Use Today There’s no denying that it’s taken a while to get to where we are today. One notable drone that’s making waves in the industry is the Elios. The

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brainchild of Adrian Birod and Patrick Thévos from Flyability, the invention was awarded the 2015 UAE Drones for Good Award and a prize of USD $1 million. The original model has since evolved, and the Elios 2 is successfully being utilised around the globe.

Creating a drone that could effectively manoeuvre within enclosed spaces was certainly a challenge. No GPS signal, with atmospheric aspects, including lack of light, dust and multiple obstacles were just some to overcome. Add in the issue of remote

control without a direct line of sight and you begin to realise quite how ambitious the task was.

The first model was enclosed in a cage to absorb the inevitable impacts – one that could turn and roll independently of the drone it protected. But with the Elios 2, the addition of sensors allows the drone to detect obstacles around it, as well as reversable motors to enable rapid direction changes. These, combined with cutting edge software, prevents collisions and ensures stability during the flight.

Inspection capabilities are enhanced, thanks to a 4K camera, thermal camera and the most powerful lighting system ever built onto a commercial drone.

The advantages of such drone inspections are clear. Despite the hesitancy of industries to utilise such technological advances, it’s clear that the time is ripe for change. In a world where robotics can truly make a difference to deadly workplace incidents, it’s high time that those entrusted with making responsible choices consider every option available.

Tools such as the Elios 2 will, undoubtedly, continue to evolve for the better. Other options will also come to light. Mitigating risk, lowering costs and improving inspection data is surely a reason to explore the art of the possible. Partnering with a forward-thinking equipment provider is by far

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Exact Metrology By: Russ Willcutt

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eadquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio – with additional locations in Brookfield, Wisconsin, and Moline, Illinois – Exact Metrology was launched in 2000 as a seller of top-line 3D scanning and measurement devices. The co-founders, Steve Young and Dean Solberg, soon discovered there was an equal demand for contract services, when companies had short-term needs that didn’t justify making equipment purchases. That led to its current business model, Young says.

“About 50 percent of our business involves contract scanning services, with the rest divided between rental and new and used equipment sales,” he explains.

“The majority of our customers are located in North America, although we’ve had a number of projects with companies around the world.”

However the company has evolved, it has remained true to its original commitment to be independent in terms of the equipment lines it chose to work with, represent, and sell. Not only has this proven to be an attractive lure to potential contract scanning customers, it has led to the success of its equipment sales and leasing operations. “When you’re working with OEMs like Hexagon, Zeiss, Artec, Leica and Polyworks, you have a very nice portfolio of scanning and measuring equipment to offer your customers, whether as a service provider or a sales resource. When you add all the other OEMs we represent, I really think it supports our claim that we offer our customers “every tool in the toolbox,” which is not an exaggeration.”

But it also offers its expertise. For example, it can help a company determine whether its needs for 3D scanning services are best met cost-wise by a service contractor at a particular point, or if it’s time to make a capital investment for onsite capabilities.

“Maybe a company only needs a product they’ve developed scanned once,” he says.

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“That’s when we’d steer them toward contract services, where we would provide the data they require as a service provider.

“Once that product moves into production, though, we’ll help them take a look at the cost benefits of bringing scanning and measurement technologies in house, backed by our expertise in representing such high-caliber OEMs in such a number of different capacities – sales, rental, contract service, etc.,” he says. “You want to make sure the workload justifies the investment in new technologies or equipment.”

Building on this theme, Exact also offers consulting services, beginning with site visits to make suggestions about potential improvements to a company’s current production model.

This type of support is augmented by inspection and staffing services, custom CMM programming, and software training. “If a company has acquired another one and needs assistance getting their systems in synch, we can help,” Young says, “or if critical team members are taking an extended leave for whatever reason, we can step in and fill that space as well.”

Asked whether the pandemic has affected Exact’s mode of operation, Young says that it’s mostly come in the area of sales.

“We’re doing more online demos than we once did, which allows us to perform these for probably three more potential customers a day than we used to when we were physically travelling to meet them.”

Still, he’s looking forward to a time when U.S. manufacturers can begin meeting and doing business in a more personal fashion again.

“That’s an important component of the industrial marketplace,” Young says. “I think it’s going to be great once we can come back together again to discuss the future of manufacturing.”

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Workforce Development

Why We Need to Redefine Employee Engagement

By: Andrea Belk Olson, MSC - CEO of Pragmadik

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f you Google "Employee Engagement" and look for images representing it, you'll find groups of people in business attire smiling, high-fiving, laughing, or conducting some other staged behavior. While it may look a bit comical, somewhere in the recesses of our minds, we want to replicate this feeling with our own staff. We associated happiness with engagement, and often try to fill the void with a series of initiatives and activities to 'engage' people, from free pizza and bagels, holding off-site meetings, and giving out swag, to public recognition of high performers.

We've all done these things at one point or another. However, does this really build employee engagement? With the current pandemic, many of these old methods are not possible to implement, and many companies are struggling to figure out

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how to connect with employees working remotely. The problem is, we're defining 'engagement' in the wrong way, and hence, applying the wrong solutions. Organizations need to re-examine what engagement means and deliver a more valuable and relevant experience. This means making four mindset shifts:

Shift #1: Going from Creating Happiness to Creating Purpose Instead of focusing on trying to improve the superficial 'happiness' of employees, increase each employee's understanding and sense of purpose. Does each and every employee fully understand how they add value to the organization? Do they know how they can create positive change to impact a common goal? Is that goal

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something they can be proud of and would want to share with their friends and family?

Shift #2: Going from Seeing Roles to Seeing Skills While everyone in a company has a role and scope of responsibility, each person brings to the table an often-untapped background of skills and knowledge which can positively impact the organization outside of their role. If an accountant or HR administrator also has

a passion and talent for photography, can this skill be capitalized on and create value for the company, and provide an opportunity for them to contribute above and beyond their traditional role?

Shift #3: Going from Managing Tactics to Managing Outcomes With the change to remote work, managers don't have the luxury of checking in on employees as easily as before, or do they? One major insurance company is actually tracking the mouse movements of

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their remote employees - if their mouse isn't moving on the screen consistently, they'll receive a notification from their superior and have to explain why. Is the measure of success really about mouse movements, or how many claims get processed within a 12-hour period? Are you focusing on helping employees accomplish objectives or micromanaging implementation?

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Shift #4: Going from Acknowledgment to Trust While we want to recognize employees for going above-andbeyond in their roles, trust goes much farther. When an employee is trusted as a professional, and to do their job thoroughly and accurately, it builds confidence and reflects the organization's faith they have in their staff. Do you exhibit trust with your employees, providing them the tools and latitude to execute their jobs independently, without excessive oversight?

Employee engagement is often defined as the extent to which employees feel passionate about their jobs, are committed to the organization, and put discretionary effort into their work. To create this passion and commitment requires a genuine dedication to helping your employees succeed and grow, not just creating superficial, short-term happiness.

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She is a 4-time ADDY® award winner and host of the popular Customer Mission podcast. Her thoughts have been continually featured in news sources such as Chief Executive Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Financial Brand, Industry Week, and more. Andrea is a sought-after keynote speaker at conferences and corporate events throughout the world. She is a visiting lecturer and Director of the Startup Business Incubator at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business, a TEDx presenter, and TEDx speaker coach. She is also a mentor at the University of Iowa Venture School.

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Sandvik Coromant reveals improved versions of its T200 and T300 tapping tools and expands their range of steel turning grades to benefit even more turning operations

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andvik Coromant, is upgrading its range of tools for steel tapping operations with two updates to its solid round tools range. The next generation CoroTap® T200 spiral point tap and T300 spiral flute tap for ISO P deliver improved process security, longer tool life and a reduced cost per component.

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Part of Sandvik Coromant’s solid round tools offering, the CoroTap range delivers material-specific solutions for threading a variety of metals. In particular, the CoroTap T200 and T300 are optimized for ISO P1 and P2 steel workpiece materials, making them suitable for machining components in the automotive and general

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engineering industries. This includes crank shafts, steering knuckles, and general engineering components such as housings and flanges. Both tools are suitable for mass production.

The CoroTap T200 has a spiral point, while the T300 is a spiral flute tap. While the spiral point of the T200 is suited for machining through holes, where chips are pushed forwards, the T300 is catered to blind holes, where there is no exit hole and chips must be pulled backwards. As part of the upgrade, both tools have a new surface treatment, as well as improved edge rounding for better finishing inside the machined hole. An improved flute form also offers better overall performance.

As a result of these upgrades, manufacturers will benefit from improved process security with increased resistance to edge chipping, leading to fewer tool breakages and an improved quality of the machined thread. In addition, cutting speeds are higher than previous versions of the tool and there is an overall reduction in the cost per part.

Another major difference compared to previous versions of the CoroTap range is the improved CoroTap T200 and T300 can benefit from Sandvik Coromant’s Tailor Made web assortment. Serving the industry with tailored manufacturing tools, the Tailor-Made service gives customers the freedom to specify their own dimensions, without paying for a specialist tool. The taps can be adjusted to meet the demands of multiple industries and are adaptable to specific requirements.

“Performance case data demonstrates significant improvement for the tools,” explains Lisa Belfrage, Global Product Manager at Sandvik Coromant. “In fact, a comparison of the new and existing T200 tap demonstrates a 121 percent increase in tool life, with the potential to machine over double the number of threaded holes using a single tool. Productivity is also increased with the upgraded T200 — with cutting speeds increasing from 18 metres per minute (m/ min) to 24 m/min with machining P2 steel.

“The new generation of the T300 has seen a significant increase in tool

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life compared to the previous version,” added Belfrage. “What’s more, when compared to a competing tool on the market, Sandvik Coromant’s upgraded CoroTap T300 demonstrates a 57 percent increase in tool life and higher cutting speeds.

“With demonstrated process improvements, and the ability to offer tool customisation with the Tailor Made service, the new generations of the CoroTap tools will make thread cutting faster and more efficient for our customers”.

Enhance Steel Turning Productivity With New Carbide Grades Following the launch of two new carbide turning grades in October 2020, Sandvik Coromant has extended its steel turning product line with additional assortments. The insert grades, GC4415 and GC4425, are designed for external and internal machining of low-alloyed and unalloyed steels. The extension of the range provides productivity improvements.

Sandvik Coromant’s GC4415 and GC4425 steel turning grades are ideal for manufacturers operating in mass and batch production set-ups. GC4425 is a machinist’s first choice for steel turning, outperforming competition in a majority of steel turning

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applications. The new grade provides improved wear resistance, heat resistance and toughness, considerably expanding the application range. Grade GC4415 complements GC4425 when more heat resistance is needed.

To increase their use for steel turning applications across the automotive, energy and general engineering sectors, the upgrade includes more insert shapes for each grade. Having access to the correct insert shape is vital for effective finishing and roughing operations, and the insert shape should be selected relative to the entering angle accessibility required of the tool.

“In October 2020, Sandvik Coromant made a total of 547 items available as part of the grades’ release,” explained Rolf Olofsson, Product Manager at Sandvik Coromant. “However, to meet the demands of Sandvik Coromant’s wide-ranging customer base, we always aim to build on our product innovations and continuously improve. As a result, an additional 381 items have been added to the range.

“The GC4415 and GC4425 inserts show superior wear resistance over competing inserts, which contributes towards extended tool life and predictable performance with every use. This also minimizes material waste, both from the workpiece and the insert. With these benefits in mind, offering extra insert shapes that are compatible with more tool holders means that more customers will be able the take advantage of GC4415 and GC4425 for their steel turning operations.”

While still relatively new to the market, GC4415 and GC4425 have demonstrated measurable productivity benefits since their first release. One general engineering customer, using the GC4415 insert to carry out roughing on a P2.5.Z.HT steel workpiece to machine a pulling rail, saw a 80 percent productivity increase and a 100% increase in tool life when compared to a competing grade.

Elsewhere, when roughing an axis for a power generation customer, the GC4425 demonstrated a 90 percent increase in tool life, providing secure machining with stable and predictable flank wear and no notch wear.

“Despite launching at the end of 2020, GC4415 and GC4425 have already delivered huge productivity and cost-saving benefits for our customers,” said Olofsson. “Every manufacturer wants to achieve increased metal removal rates, more pieces per edge, reduced cycle times, minimised waste and optimized inventory use. For the GC4415 and GC4425, the proof is in the numbers.

“Now, with the latest upgrades to the insert range, Sandvik Coromant will be able to help even more customers enjoy the benefits of optimized, efficient steel turning.”

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from local Schuler employees. In the Americas, for example, there are sites in the USA, Mexico, and Brazil, ready to support one of the company’s latest innovations: the Laser Blanking Line.

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Laser blanking makes it possible to manufacture blanks completely without dies. Instead of using presses or shears, the geometries are cut by two or three high-precision laser heads.

This has several advantages: no dies, die change, die storage or die maintenance, but also no costly press foundation and no loop pit.

The technological development of laser performance, combined with intelligent line automation, enables Schuler to achieve cutting speeds of up to 100 meters per minute (approx. 328 ft/min).

The design of a Laser Blanking Line is very similar to a conventional press cutting line.

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“Operators who already have experience with conventional blanking lines can learn to handle the system very quickly, but even the ones without blanking experience the system can be operated intuitively and reliably after completing our training program,” he continues.

Programming the lasers also requires no process know-how thanks to LBL Studio. The offline program is so intelligent that cutting contours for new parts are automatically created based on CAD files. The optimal cutting distribution of the lasers is taken into account and reliable predictions about the output can be calculated in advance.

Of course, changes can be made manually at any time.

With several lines around the world and production experience since 2012, Schuler is by far the leader in terms of laser blanking lines. “This is also related to our strong local service,” explains Telvi Zanin, Vice President of Service. In addition to Europe and Asia, Schuler also has long established service and manufacturing locations in North America. Schuler Inc. was founded in 1978 in Columbus, Ohio, and now has its headquarters close to Detroit in Canton, Michigan.

“With our team of 80 qualified service employees we are ready to provide high quality technical support to all our customers in North America”, says Telvi. A team from the U.S. has been sent to the product centers in Europe to join the in-house assembly where they can learn firsthand the laser blanking technology. “Our trained employees can thus react quickly and provide optimal on-site service”, says Telvi.

“In addition, remote service like with Schuler Connect offers the possibility of immediate assistance from our headquarters in Canton, Michigan or from our experts in Germany if required – for established products as well as for innovations such as the Laser Blanking Line.”

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Industry Insight

Top 5 Reasons to Automate Manufacturing By: Daniel Carranco,Director, Continuous Improvement, Global Shop Solutions

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anufacturers are looking to lower cost and increase speed without sacrificing quality. This means getting more done in less time, with less manpower, less scrap and fewer mistakes.

To do this, the manufacturing industry is investing more in automation. Specifically, automating the processes and tasks that machines can do quicker and better than humans and integrating them with a company’s ERP system and other technology.

What once seemed to be the stuff of science fiction – manufacturing plants run by robots – is already a reality. FANUC Corporation of Japan uses a workforce of robots working 24 hours a day, seven days a week to produce up to 23,000 robots a month.

Most manufacturers are a long way from being able to automate

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the majority of their production processes. But as ongoing advances enable machines and humans to get better at talking to each other, more production lines and eventually more production plants will become more and more automated.

If your manufacturing business hasn’t yet jumped on the automation bandwagon, it’s time, and here are the top five reasons why you should.

1.To Reduce Labor Costs For most manufacturers, labor costs represent the biggest expense and hardest cost to manage (or reduce).

It’s no surprise that companies around the globe have begun using automated machinery and equipment to replace human workers on assembly lines.

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For example, automation is already replacing human labor in areas such as picking and moving parts, assembly, inspection and more. Other examples where automation is producing significant reductions in labor costs include: » BOM COMPARE. Reduces expensive engineering time by eliminating the manual comparing of CAD/CAM BOMs against existing BOMs in your ERP system. » RFID. Improves the speed and reliability of employee software logins and inventory tracking. » AUTOMATING PURCHASING. Reduces headcount in the purchasing department while lowering overall purchasing costs. » HUMAN RESOURCES AND PAYROLL INTEGRATIONS. Dramatically reduces HR personnel costs by managing employees and benefits in one system.

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3. Lightening Fast Turnaround Times Slow turnaround on jobs can be a deal breaker for many manufacturing customers. Automation lets you process orders faster, reduce setup and production times, and get your product out the door quicker. These are just some of the automations that should already be part of your production process: » CAD INTERFACE. Enables the building of huge BOMs in a few hours rather than days or even weeks. » NESTING INTERFACE. Reduces setup times and material

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waste by automatically arranging part shapes on bulk pieces of stock material. » EDI. Cuts administrative time and costs for you and your customers with single-entry data transactions. » ECOMMERCE INTEGRATION. Saves time for your customers by allowing them to order and pay directly from your website while automatically sending all job data to your ERP system.

The more you automate customer communications, setup and production processes, the more you can say, “Yes we can” to what were once impossible turnaround times.

4. To Improve Quality and Safety Rework due to poor quality acts like an anchor on production time and lowers customer satisfaction.

Workers’ comp costs can put large dents in your bottom line.

Automating processes in these areas can raise quality ratings while making your workplace safer for employees. » QUALITY. These days, you either produce quality products or you don’t survive. Yet, the cost of achieving the required quality can make it hard to offer competitive prices. Automating quality procedures can help improve quality and reduce its cost at the same time by: • Simplifying management of rework, rejects and scrap • Reducing the amount of time to produce and implement engineering change notices

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• Controlling every aspect of part revisions and inactivations through your ERP system • Simplifying the process of qualifying for and maintaining ISO and other certifications » SAFETY. According to OSHA, U.S. manufacturers pay nearly $1 billion per week in workers’ comp due to injuries on the job.

Automating production processes can help improve employee safety in three important ways: • Removing workers from dangerous work procedures • Enabling faster response to emergencies with realtime monitoring • Using safety planning software to simplify safety protocol updates and emergency response plans

5. To Future Proof Your Business In today’s constantly changing manufacturing markets, success often depends on seeing where customers are going and getting there first. Automation improves the ability to forecast trends, see how customer needs will change, and prepare for them from a technology and strategy standpoint so you can get there ahead of the competition.

Automating the data gathering process with Dashboards provides immediate access to accurate, real-time data while reporting or displaying it in any format you choose. This allows you to:

• Identify trends with customers, products and your industry segment • Analyze your business health by drilling down to any level of detail • Forecast future customer needs and products/ solutions to meet them • Make faster, better decisions Nobody can predict the future with certainty, but automation reduces the odds that the “next big thing” in your market will catch you off guard.

Get Automation Right Implementing automation is not a quick fix. It’s a continual process where your business evolves with the technology. Automation also requires a large investment in software and machinery. To ensure your capital is spent wisely: » ALIGN YOUR AUTOMATION STRATEGY WITH YOUR BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS STRATEGY. Never implement an automation just for the sake of doing it. Every automation should have a specific purpose and desired outcome that aligns with your long-term business goals. » DEFINE THE PROBLEM AND THE EXPECTED BENEFITS. Before investing in automation, get clear on the problem you need to solve and how the software or equipment provides the best solution. Know what improvements the automation will offer and how it will benefit your business and your customers.

» MEASURE THE ROI. It can be easy to overspend on automation software and machinery. To justify the investments, automation should be able to meet current needs while offering the flexibility to adapt to foreseeable future needs.

Don’t Be Late – Automate As a global leader in ERP software, Global Shop Solutions continually upgrades our software so that manufacturers can integrate their systems with new automation tools and technologies as they are developed. If you’re struggling to automate key processes in your business, call us today at 800.364.5958 or email us at marketing@ gssmail.com. We’ll show you how to build your products faster, better and for less.

For more information, visit www.globalshopsolutions.com

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Daniel Carranco is the Director for the Continuous Improvement Department for Global Shop Solutions. He leads a department comprised of teams that deal with existing customer projects including consulting and custom development. A Global Shop Solutions team member for more than a decade, Carranco holds a master’s degree in international business, and is a frequent speaker to manufacturing executives and industry groups on maximizing ROI with ERP software.

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1/2 NPT FullStream Liquid Nozzle for Cooling, Washing and Rinsing This inexpensive and versatile nozzle offers the ideal solution for cooling, cleaning, washing, rinsing and dust suppression applications for industry. With a vaneless, tangential flow design, the FullStream has wide open internal features to resist clogging while simultaneously producing uniform distribution in a round pattern with medium to large droplets. The compact right-angle design operates at up to 250 PSIG liquid pressure, and functions seamlessly with liquids containing particulate.

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New KUKA KR 6 SCARA Robot Boosts Electronics Production To meet the growing automation needs of the electronics industry, among others, KUKA Robotics Corporation introduces its new KR 6 SCARA robot that further expands the company’s robust product portfolio. The new 4-axis robot is faster and lighter than traditional smaller 6-axis robots to provide manufacturers ease of use and significant increases in production speed. For maximum acceleration and velocity, KUKA’s optimal motion planning software calculates and sets the correct motion path to ensure that all the robot’s axes can finish moving simultaneously at the desired point in space. » For more information, visit www.kuka.com

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New 130mm Hydraulic Vise From Jergens Offers Increased Speed And Accuracy The new vise comes standard with multiple mounting patterns, different jaw options and easy access to plumbing and maintenance ports. Jergens’ 130-millimeter hydraulic vise offers users the ability to position the jaws just outside of the dimension of the workpiece to minimize travel when clamping. This, in combination with the speed of hydraulic workholding, reduces clamping and unclamping operations to about one second. The ease of use of these double-acting vises allows users to repeat these time-saving operations, adding up to measurable machine uptime and productivity increases, especially for high mix, low volume manufacturers.

The new vise features a steel body and internal hardened (low friction process) components for greater performance and enhanced durability, even in harsh environments. Only low operating pressures are needed, allowing the vise to perform optimally directly off of machine hydraulics. For flexibility, both Fixture Pro QLS and industry-standard 96mm QuickLoc™ mounting patterns are included in every vise. The 130-millimeter vise is versatile and well-suited for multiple CNC machining applications including vertical, horizontal, rotary, 5-axis, and robotic setups. » For more information, visit www.jergensinc.com

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OnRobot's Out-Of-The-Box, Magnetic Gripper for Manufacturing, Automotive And Aerospace OnRobot has launched the MG10, a versatile, high-performance, easy to use magnetic gripper for material handling, assembly and machine tending applications in manufacturing, automotive and aerospace environments. Fully compatible with all major robot brands through OnRobot’s One System Solution, the MG10 offers unique adjustable force and grip detection features that provide users with unprecedented levels of control.

Standard magnetic grippers only provide simple ON/OFF functionality. To adjust the force applied, users have to add rubber ‘feet’ to create space between the magnet and the part.

This is a tedious and imprecise process that doesn’t always guarantee perfect results, especially on applications that involve handling thin metal sheets and small metal parts.

“Standard magnetic grippers are a real hassle because almost every time your application or workpiece changes, you have to make manual adjustments to compensate for the gripper’s lack of functionality,” says Enrico Krog Iversen, CEO of OnRobot. “OnRobot’s innovative MG10 gripper eliminates all that thanks to its adjustable force features that enable you to deploy precise material handling applications quickly and easily.” » For more information, visit www.OnRobot.com

New Tregaskiss® BA1 Cobot Air-Cooled MIG Gun Tregaskiss has incorporated its well-known and dependable performance into the new BA1 cobot air-cooled MIG gun. Users can depend on the BA1 cobot MIG gun for its durability in manufacturing environments. The gun features metal-to-metal keyed connections that hold it in place in the mounting arm and keep the strong, aluminum-armored neck firmly in place in the gun body. The BA1 cobot MIG gun has a user-friendly, easy-to-grip mounting arm and free-drive options to simplify and speed programming. It offers 385 amps of power at a 100 percent duty cycle using mixed gases. » For more information, visit www.tregaskiss.com

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Small, Versatile and Extremely Fast GP4 Robot Expands Capability of GP-series Line Extremely fast for maximum throughput, the highly precise GP4 robot is equipped with a 4-kilogram payload for high-volume small component processing. Axis speeds up to 1,000 degrees/s and incredibly fast acceleration/deceleration control for all robot positions optimize overall productivity. This model provides extremely agile operations for a wide range of applications including assembly, handling, machine tending and packaging. Highly flexible, the GP4 offers a wide work area for its size, making it a viable six-axis alternative to SCARA-style robots typically used in the electronics, and small parcel sortation industries. The GP4 features a 1,008-millimeter vertical reach, 550-millimeter horizontal reach and ±0.01-millimeter repeatability. A high wrist allowable moment enables accurate and repeatable handling.

A compact footprint and slim body design allow for minimum installation space and minimize interference with peripheral devices. This enables the GP4 to be placed in close proximity to workpieces and other robots to create flexible, high-density layouts. » For more information, visit www.motoman.com

Small-Caliber Gun Barrel Processing Cell Incorporates Drilling, Reaming and Rifling Absolute Machine Tools’ extensive offering of machine tools and autovmation systems includes machines specifically engineered for drilling, reaming and rifling of small-caliber gun barrels. Sold under the Precihole brand name, the machines can be combined into processing cells that enable a manufacturer to efficiently drill, ream, and rifle as many as 20,000 small-caliber firearm barrels a month.

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Already a pioneer in the mobile industry, partnering with blue-chip brands such as Xiaomi, Vivo and Motorola, among many others, this collaboration marks Imint’s debut into the head-mounted display and enterprise wearable markets – which, like smartphones, stand to benefit significantly from professional-quality video performance.

RealWear’s assisted reality device support safe, hands-free work for front-line jobs in manufacturing, oil and gas, healthcare, utilities and other industries. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, organizations are seeking solutions to give remote experts access to onsite frontline workers. The HMT-1 voice-enabled solution gives workers real-time access to documents, workflows, visual data, and remote experts while on the job.

Remote mentoring on RealWear’s assisted reality, hands-free platform has gone global in large part due to the pandemic, leveraging certified voice-enabled apps such as Microsoft Teams, Cisco WebEx Expert on Demand, Zoom or other purpose-built software.

The HMT-1 allows remote technicians to “see” what frontline workers see while maintaining a safe distance during the pandemic, or by bringing their expertise to bear without incurring travel costs.

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