Production management software
TCI Cutting , a Spanish manufacturer of laser and waterjet cutting machines and intelligent automation systems , also develops intelligent production management software for autonomous and strategic decision-making ( TCI Manager ). This software improves production in the industrial sheet metal cutting sector through intelligent communication systems machine-to-machine and machineto-person , in an environment of integral automation and digital transformation to successfully face the challenges of the future .
“ The combination of multiple data combined with each other , all in real-time , enables the cutting machine to choose the best possible decision , amongst all the variables , to minimise costs and improve response times to customers as well as improve product quality . In short , to be up to 70 % more productive by reaching an optimal level of digital interconnection within factories . This increases productivity and competitiveness rates and reduces the administrative burden by more than 60 %, so that human and financial resources can be redirected towards tasks of greater strategic value for the company ,” explained TCI Cutting .
TCI Manager is multi-user , has no license limit and allows full control of permissions and access to functions and sections of the program for communication between company departments and the effective implementation of Industry 4.0 and intelligent automation .
Sustainable aluminium applications
Novelis Inc ., the specialist in aluminium rolling and recycling , has created HRC73A™ , a pre-anodised product for exterior and interior facades with an alloy comprised of 90 % recycled content .
“ HRC73A™ provides a permanent , brilliant metallic gloss and superior bending and noncombustible properties not found in other alloys . Available as a coil-anodised product for further processing , it allows architects to create more compelling , sophisticated designs with a decreased carbon footprint ,” explained Novelis .
“ Our new , high-recycled content product helps customers and building authorities achieve their sustainability goals ,” added Thore Kroeger , Sales Manager , Novelis Europe Specialties . “ This exciting accomplishment demonstrates our continued focus on increasing the amount of recycled content in our aluminium products . It also
Designed in a responsive web environment , it is accessible from all types of devices such as smart phones and tablets . The intelligent software is ready for teleworking , allowing the user to work outside the plant .
“ TCI Manager allows you to manage your own Smart Factory . Its multiple functions include preparing budgets ; customer orders ; purchase orders ; delivery notes ; machine maintenance management ; logistics ; production orders ; management of structures and manufacturing routes ; integration of work centres and communication with companies . machines or project management , among others . There is , for example , a module for statistics and intelligent management and another for technical service , with an interactive app ,” added TCI Cutting .
affirms our commitment to product innovation to help achieve our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together .”
In the past few years , Novelis has heavily invested in technologically advanced recycling facilities that have increased the amount of recycled content in its aluminium products . As a result , the average recycled content in the company ’ s products is nearly 60 %. Novelis is also partnering with its stakeholders along the value chain to reduce the usage of primary aluminium , which decreases carbon emissions and other environmental impacts .
Novelis is a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited , an industry specialist in aluminium and copper , and the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group , a multinational conglomerate based in Mumbai , India . For more information , visit
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