PRODUCT REVIEWS Manufacturing analytics
FourJaw , the tech start-up behind the cloudbased ‘ fitness tracker ’ for manufacturing , has launched its next-generation , machinemonitoring platform . It is designed as an operational tool to enable manufacturers to achieve big gains in factory floor productivity .
The new platform features a simplified and more intuitive dashboard design ; enhanced mobile experience ; powerful new work list imports and a dedicated reporting section , with many performance improvements .
“ Developed after more than 12 months of customer feedback and industry learning , FourJaw 2.0 launched with improved functionality and additional features to empower manufacturers with the information they need to understand , manage and improve their factory floor operations ,” the start-up explained .
FourJaw co-founder and chief technology officer , Robin Hartley-Willows , added : “ The feedback from our customers across the country has been invaluable , enabling us to create FourJaw 2.0 , an operational tool developed to meet the needs of everyone in the business from machine operatives , cell leads , factory floor managers and managing directors .”
“ The big takeaway from the feedback is that manufacturers don ’ t want huge quantities of data to interrogate and scrutinise ; that would just mean more workload for people who are already very busy . What they need is an easy-to-use operational tool that guides them with the right information at the right time , helps them to manage the complexities of the factory floor and enables the continuous improvement process ,” said FourJaw .
“ We ’ ve learned over the last year what a difficult job our manufacturing businesses have , whether they ’ re making brassware for kitchens or parts for the automotive sector . If every machine is making different components with different tooling , materials and techniques at every hour of the day , you get a complex system which naturally leads to inefficiency , and creates the productivity problem we all know too well . We have huge respect for the manufacturers with whom we work , who confront this complexity daily , and we have built FourJaw 2.0 as a software tool to support them in managing their factory floor operations to achieve their productivity potential ,” it added .
For existing customers , FourJaw 2.0 will be experienced as a seamless upgrade of the existing app . But what they get , along with new customers , is “ an iterative tool that evolves to meet their needs ,” said FourJaw .
Hartley-Willows concluded : “ We founded FourJaw on the belief that productive manufacturing elevates individuals , communities and our society . Whilst FourJaw 2.0 is a significant milestone in our journey , it is also the foundation for our wider company roadmap that ends with every manufacturer achieving their productivity potential .”
Fourjaw ’ s machine-monitoring system is designed for SME manufacturers . The plugand-play system works with most machines , regardless of age or brand . The machine data analytics platform is purpose-built to help SME manufacturers increase productivity and their bottom line . n
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Sustainable developments
MVD Makina Sanayi A . S . ( MVD ) is among the leading Turkish companies in the sheetmetal processing technology sector .
At EuroBLECH 2022 in Hanover , it will exhibit press brakes such as its B100-3100 iBend hydraulic bending system and D320- 4100 press brake “ with superior power and capabilities ”, its H135-3100 ( hydraulic and electric power ) model and the 100 % electric E100-3100 iBend press brake . Also on display will be its F8-3015 laser-cutting system , with a special bridge developed for movement at high speeds , its iLaser fibre laser-cutting machine and its B06-3100 iShear guillotine shear model .
MVD ’ s iLaser system .
“ We will be at EuroBLECH with our most advanced iBend press brake , iLaser fibre laser and iShear guillotine shears . The MVD family fully adopts the principles of sustainability in the light of continuous education and continuous development . Our principles of respect for people and nature are closely linked not just to our machine development but also to issues such as sustainability , improving our company culture and reducing our carbon footprint . In this context , we have made major improvements and implemented various projects and investments across all our production stages , and will continue to do so ,” it told ISMR .
MVD also manufactures the iPunch ( punch press ); iPlasma
The iBend system .
( plasma-oxy cutting ); iExpand ( expanded metal press ) and associated bending tool systems . It has also developed digital services as part of its digital transformation remit .
“ At MVD Academy , established at the behest of our chairman Mehmet Ali Inan and the support of our general manager A . Vasıf Inan , we provide vocational training to new workers and teach them about our technologies and deep-rooted company culture . Trainees who successfully complete their training can then join specialist colleagues in our teams . Meet us at EuroBLECH ( stand G29 in Hall 15 ) or follow our social media and Spotify accounts ,” it added . n
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