How manufacturing is being transformed….

Nearly a decade ago, the world was transformed with the global adoption of smart phone applications, as people discovered the great benefits and efficiencies of "Apps" on their smart devices. Software developers focused their creative and technical programming resources to develop applications - whether practical or entertaining - then marketed them on Google's Play and Apple’s App Store. Today, it’s difficult to remember a world before Apps, while a new generation of users grow up knowing nothing different than the phrase, "there’s an App for that."

FANUC Field system - In 2016 FANUC announced its plans to offer FIELD system (FANUC Intelligent Edge Link and Drive system) – an open platform used to power the smart manufacturing revolution from the factory floor. FIELD combines the processing speed and security of an on-premise solution with the power that comes from a community of application developers. In line with the global IIoT movement, FIELD system lays the groundwork for a more connected, intelligent and overall futuristic factory.

FANUC Zero Down Time (ZDT) - FANUC offers Zero Down Time (ZDT) provides predictive analytics to prevent unexpected down time. ZDT identifies component failures in advance, and recommends proper intervals for routine equipment maintenance activities. These features allow plant managers to schedule regular production down time for maintenance and mechanical hardware replacement rather than lose valuable time and money performing unscheduled repairs or maintenance. ZDT allows your production staff to monitor their manufacturing process remotely using a web portal that provides a clear picture of device health, equipment utilization, and energy consumption.

FANUC ROBOGUIDE - ROBOGUIDE is the leading offline programming product on the market for FANUC robots. The ROBOGUIDE family of process-focused software packages allows users to create, program and simulate a robotic workcell in 3D without the physical need and expense of a prototype workcell setup. With virtual robots and workcell models, offline programming with ROBOGUIDE minimizes risks and costs by enabling visualization of single and multi-robot workcell layouts before actual installation.