PRODUCT REVIEWS
Smart Factories ™ in focus
Zyter , Inc ., a leading digital health and IoT-enablement platform , has announced the launch of Zyter Smart Factories™ . This end-to-end intelligent solution connects factory floor machinery , workers and building systems using the latest Internet of Things ( IoT ) technology devices on Zyter ’ s digital transformation platform .
Zyter Smart Factories is a component of the Zyter SmartSpaces IoT platform . Trusted by Qualcomm ® to be the foundation of its Smart Cities Accelerator Programme , the Zyter SmartSpaces Platform breaks down silos of information by integrating and consolidating data from IoT devices and applications in a seamless interface .
Zyter Smart Factories gives manufacturers a 360-degree view of what is happening across the entire factory floor using a network of connected devices and sensors , including safety equipment worn by workers .
IoT sensors send alerts and notifications on worker safety issues , authorisation breaches , machinery utilisation and asset monitoring to the Zyter Smart Factories dashboard . Zyter Smart Factories translates this data to analytics to help manufacturers understand factory productivity and safety metrics , as well as gain insight into other metrics related to factory management , operations and efficiency improvements .
“ This meets the increasing demand from manufacturers for IoT technologies that help make the factory run more efficiently ,” said Sanjay Govil , founder and CEO of Zyter , Inc . “ With the analytics gained from complete visibility of the factory floor , machinery monitoring and worker tracking , manufacturers can make more informed decisions to make their factories smarter , safer and more productive .”
Key features of Zyter Smart Factories
include ‘ Factory Floor Productivity ’; ‘ Worker Safety and Tracking ’ as well as ‘ Asset Tracking and Utilisation ’. Ready for 5G connectivity , Zyter Smart Factories enables manufacturers of all sizes to upgrade from legacy hard-wired IT and Wi-Fi systems to a private 5G-enabled IT or cellular network that supports multiple IoT devices . Zyter partners with Qualcomm and other telecom companies to provide manufacturers with access to enhanced connectivity services . n
Forming simulation of progressive dies
Logopress ®, a long-time SOLIDWORKS ® software partner , has launched a new software product called Logopress ProgSim . This new software enables progressive die designers working in SOLIDWORKS to efficiently simulate , modify and validate their strip layouts .
“ The software allows them to gain deep insight into the forming process and take corrective measures on the computer screen to prevent costly prototyping and reduce time spent in the tryout press . Logopress ProgSim was developed using incremental simulation technology powered by AutoForm solver . It is customised for small to medium-sized progressive die companies that want to attain highly accurate results in stamping simulation but cannot justify the cost of incremental simulation software that does not have a size limitation on the parts that it can simulate . Logopress ProgSim is affordable , easy to use and accurate forming simulation software which fully meets the needs of these companies , even for those without any prior FEA experience ,” commented software specialist , AutoForm .
The newly developed software allows progressive die designers rapid and accurate forming simulation of the progressive die process including drawing , flanging and forming operations as well as springback . Users can gain deep insight into the forming process , including force prediction , and can quickly identify problem areas such as wrinkles , splits or excessive thinning that might occur during the process . According to AutoForm , this knowledge of the forming process ( revealed on the computer screen ) expands the overall formability expertise of the entire design department and is also useful for estimators and die-makers .
Logopress ProgSim acts as a virtual tryout press for forming and enables die designers to validate a process quickly and accurately , even before the actual die design has begun . This reduces the time and costs related to prototyping , as well as time spent in the tryout press .
Yves Thizy , Global Sales Director , Logopress , stated : “ I am pleased and excited that we can offer such an effective software option to progressive die designers , working with
SOLIDWORKS & Logopress DieDesign , as it enables them to eliminate formability issues before they build a die . Logopress ProgSim allows them to see what they will achieve in the tryout press while still designing the strip layout .
“ I started my career in the tool & die industry , 30 years ago , at the time of the ‘ wire EDM machine revolution ’. My feeling is that Logopress ProgSim will soon become as natural and indispensable for a die designer as a wire EDM machine has been to every company that builds dies . Without doubt , it will lead to consistently faster and more profitable delivery of progressive dies .”
Since 1989 , Logopress has been primarily focused on the development of die design software for the tool & die and metal stamping industry , as well as related flattening software for various applications . Logopress is a specialist in die design software and its products have achieved SOLIDWORKS Certified Gold Partner status . Since 2019 , Logopress has been part of the AutoForm Group . n
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