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MELBOURNE, Feb. 10/Medianet International=KYODO JBN/ --

The first to market ANCA Integrated Manufacturing System (AIMS) (

https://machines.anca.com/Products/Automation/Automation-Range/AIMS?lang=ja-JP)

uses smart automation and IT integration to connect tool production processes

and systems.

ANCA’s new product AIMS (

https://machines.anca.com/Products/Automation/Automation-Range/AIMS?lang=ja-JP)

connects the sequential processes in tool manufacturing so that cutting tool

makers can realise the many benefits of automation and integration. The

interconnected grinding technology solution eliminates wasteful manual

handling, reduces machine downtime between batches and takes away the need to

have operators constantly monitoring and adjusting production machines.

This new solution answers the market needs with over 70% of ANCA customers now

seeking machines with robotic functionality. In fact ANCA automation has been

utilised to reduce production costs by 50% as well as improve product quality

and boost productivity.

"ANCA is here to provide tool manufacturers with solutions to support

production that work across all industries and applications and expand to

complete tool production needs. This is a new landscape for interconnected

technology, working end to end," said Chris Hegarty, ANCA Group CEO.

"Integration and automation solutions provide infrastructure to manufacture

tools with increased productivity and higher quality. ANCA has the

industry-leading software and control capabilities to deliver a system for

production management that tackles time, cost and labour inefficiencies where

it counts."

"We are delighted to be accelerating into the fourth industrial revolution with

advanced, smart factory solutions for cutting tool makers – intelligent

automation for connecting processes and data management."

AIMS offers modular functionality that can be adapted to each factory's needs;

from smaller scale, data-based options to the full AIMS setup across a series

of machines. The system delivers a connected tool production process -

transferring tools between operations with the AutoFetch robot; fully

automating tool measurement and process compensation using AutoComp and

managing data via the AutoSet hub.

Central to any AIMS system is the AIMS Server that manages data flows between

the elements of the AIMS system and established IT platforms, such as an ERP

system. Customers can choose from a suite of “auto” solutions to reduce

production costs and integrate systems to improve product and process quality.

Connect, automate and create with AIMS(

https://machines.anca.com/Products/Automation/Automation-Range/AIMS?lang=ja-JP)

AIMS Project Lead, Duncan Thompson said: "Automated options that can be applied

in the real world and tailored to a machine shop's challenges, mean that tool

manufacturers can reap the advantages of integrated processes and systems in a

practical way."

"Our customers continue to look for custom solutions for increased automation

in their operations and AIMS is ANCA’s holistic response; a tangible option for

a smarter factory. Automation that works best is targeted to repetitive

processes that can occur alongside value-adding individual skills. AIMS slots

in to seamlessly automate routine processes."

"Seeing this level of integration in action is pretty amazing. AIMS can be

deployed to a single process or across an entire production line, towards end

to end tool manufacturing."

For complete tool production, AutoMark X offers automated laser tool marking

The new AutoMark X is ANCA’s tool marking solution designed particularly for

the needs of cutting tool production. AutoMark X is capable of automated pallet

loading and takes care of the tool laser marking process, freeing up operators

to perform more value-adding tasks. AutoMark X is designed for integration with

AIMS, being able to automatically receive and dispatch pallets from AutoFetch,

while connectivity to the AIMS Server provides details of the message to be

marked on the tools.

Product Manager, Jan Irzyk said: "This machine is efficient and compact - but

more than that, it can be integrated with your ERP and AIMS, so that technology

can work together. Removing the need for manual handling, our new laser marking

solution pushes tool marking capabilities into lights-out production."

"For full production, flexibility is important. This system accommodates a

variety of tool sizes as well as mixed batches. With an easy to use interface

and customisable marking, it is a complete solution that boosts labour

efficiency."

With over 45 years' experience delivering CNC grinders to customers around the

world, ANCA carries a reputation for delivering customer-focused innovations

that meet market needs. Products that use smart automation for every day

applications offer increased productivity and profitability. Integrated

manufacturing, and machines that work together for complete tool production

provide comprehensive options for manufacturers across multiple industries.

Interview opportunity:

Duncan Thompson, project lead is available and is fluent in Japanese.

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AutoMarkX: https://anca.sharefile.com/d-s57b0681e71d433ca

For further information, please contact:

Johanna Boland,

Group PR and Communications Manager,

ANCA,

M: +61 407799779

Johanna.Boland@anca.com

SOURCE: ANCA

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