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YSM machines and modules for part manufacturing requirements . our customers in Europe . Our Technology Centre for Europe is scheduled for launch by the end of 2023 . The three strategic locations of Taiwan , India and Europe will ensure that we are able to serve all our customers globally . This means that our customers will have our support as and when they need it ,” he explained .
Leveraging new technologies
In the new industrial revolution , where the Internet of Things ( IoT ) and the resulting Big Data flow converge with artificial intelligence ( AI ) and machine learning , connected machines can help users to make predictions as well as avoid errors and bottlenecks in production .
In response to these ‘ smart factory ’ and ‘ connected machinery ’ trends , YSM has been incorporating Industry 4.0 and Big Data monitoring capability into its equipment .
“ Using various machines and sensors , and
with different types of monitoring methods , we can now capture all the necessary data from our machines and use this data to produce automatic calculations and reports . This helps our customers to lower their tool maintenance costs by introducing predictive maintenance methodology . Using this information , he / she can take corrective action by replacing tooling / worn machine parts before they break down ,” Wilfred highlighted .
Predictive maintenance has contributed significantly to cost-reduction efforts by minimising pre-emptive measures for maintenance ; reducing downtime ; improving the quality and consistency of production ; minimizing human error / intervention and sorting good / bad parts .
Linear and radial operations
In 2020 , the first few years of the e-mobility wave , the Taiwanese manufacturer launched the YSM 39T-CNC , a combination line with a set of radial ( mechanical ) and linear ( servo / NC-driven ) slides . Although successful , the line had a limited reach due to the higher price of NC drive linear slides at the time .
“ However , this year we launched a similar model with 100 % mechanically driven linear and radial slides . This model is very popular in the e-mobility industry where customers need to perform several complex operations on a single machine . It gives them the flexibility of operating both the linear and radial slides together , reducing the need for them to make large , complex stamping tools as all these operations can be easily performed in the linear sliding section ,” outlined Gregory Wilfred . Easily configurable slides enabling either linear or radial operations , new safety features and Industry 4.0-compliant / IOT-enabled software are just some of the innovations that YSM has introduced over the last year . The future looks promising for the forming specialist .
“ We will be showcasing our new lines and forming technology at several key exhibitions over the next year . This includes EuroBLECH in Germany ; Auto Expo Components and ELECRAMA in India ; TIMTOS in Taiwan and Blechexpo in Germany ,” Wilfred concluded . n
Meet YSM on stand D39 in Hall 27 at EuroBLECH in Hanover , Germany ( 25-28 October 2022 ).