Coperion, Stuttgart (Germany)
The Coperion GmbH in Stuttgart, Germany is known for its high-production compounding and bulk material systems. To ensure that its production of machine systems stays competitive on the international stage, they have optimized their production organization. With the CAM-system Solidcam from DPS Reseller Software which is specialized to PLM-solutions, Forcam's MES FactoryFramework software, and - last but certainly not least - tool data management software from TDM Systems GmbH.
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Umformtechnik, Erfurt (Germany)
Digital tool data from the planning up to the machine – It's reality at Umformtechnik Erfurt for ten years! When producing its large-scale machine presses, Germany's Umformtechnik Erfurt relies on tool data management software from TDM Systems. TDM software generates tool lists and the programming simulates the manufacturing process in PEPS with real tool data. The presetting area also uses TDM for tool assembling and - via an interface - at the presetters.
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Power-Hydraulik, Sulz aN (Germany)
Eight years ago, this small manufacturer of hydraulic systems, electric current dividers and equipment for mobile production machines starting managing its tool data with TDM. When they start looking around for the right software their requirements were clear. One thing they didn’t want, however, was a big, intricate solution. Rather, it had to be a software which offered efficiency - and most of all simplicity - even for smaller companies. And that’s how TDM came into play ...
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Alstom Power, Bucharest (Romania)
Alstom Power Service Romania is employing currently some 700 people in two units located in Bucharest. To reduce the tool costs, the company uses the TDM high-performance tool management software: Alstom organizes its tool crib as well as the whole tool logistic on shop floor area with TDM-software very efficiently.
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Tornos, Moutier (Switzerland)
This well-known Swiss turning machine manufacturer uses "TDMshopcontrol", the TDM software solution for optimum control of tool flows on the shopfloor area. TDMshopcontrol brings transparency to the guidance and tracking of all tool movements throughout the plant. "We know at every moment where every tool is to be found - whether at one of the production lines, in setup, in tool removal, or after removal in the tool carousel," says Pierre-Yves Gurtner. As Manager of Logistics and TDM Applications at Tornos, he is also responsible for tool movements.
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Remmele, Big Lake (United States)
Remmele Engineering has made its reputation in providing the highest quality of complex machined components to various market segments. Whether its unique parts that manufacturers can not, or will not, produce themselves or tackling a material that is deemed too difficult to machine, Remmele has proven themselves time and again as a viable and creative solution ‘developer’.
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GE Aviation, Duarte (United States)
TDM Systems software is a key factor in the success of GE Aviation Mechanical Systems in Los Angeles (formerly Smith Aerospace Actuation Systems), one of the world‘s leading aerospace and aeronautics engineering companies.
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Walter, Tuebingen (Germany)
WALTER AG relies on TDM software in its planning activities and integrated tool data management in its new production facilities in Tübingen, thus ensures smooth-running processes. No one knows tools better than a tool manufacturer, and no one is more aware than WALTER AG of the importance of reliable tool data for NC programming, in the tool crib, and in the production area.
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ARBURG GmbH & Co.KG, Lossburg (Germany)
ARBURG, the specialist for plastic injection machines in Lossburg, was the initiator for developping the new TDM software for Facility Management. Read the story about systemized facility and maintenance management...
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Liebherr, Biberach (Germany)
What began simply as a pilot project for drive train production is now earmarjed for expansion to other areas of Liebherr. Liebherr is planning to digitalize its manufacturing and therefore uses TDM as data supplier and centralized tool data base...
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Velan Inc., Montreal (USA)
Managing 9000 tool items in the production area and the crib is not easy. By using TDM software, Daniel Pagé from Velan in Montreal wanted to gain more efficiency in having transparent tool stocks and synergetic ordering processes. Now Velan manages its tools northamerica-wide with a centralized tool data base and efficient functions for the crib and ordering. TDM is the software for digital tool management from TDM Systems. Read, how Daniel Pagé reached tremendous cost and time savings...
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Carl Zeiss AG, Oberkochen (Germany)
Carl Zeiss Co. (AG) in Germany's town of Oberkochen helped give birth to a new, comprehensive concept for tool management software and fully automatic tool setup systems: TDM System's "Hanel-TDM" tool data management software. It cuts time in searching for the right tool and lowers costs by reducing "hidden" inventories in drawers at the work station. Hanel Office and Storage Systems "Lockomat" lifts ensure the right pick and reduce storage space for some 2,500 tools by a full 40%. All in all, the perfect combination for efficient tool setup during production.
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Cosworth Racing, Northampton (Great Britain)
Not only is the installation of TDM Systems Tool Data Management system at Cosworth Racing forecast to help rationalise tools, but by being the first automotive manufacturer in Europe to fully integrate the system with Unigraphics CAD/CAM and Vericut NC program verification, this renowned motorsport manufacturer will also generate further valuable savings in production engineering lead times and resource.
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Kolbenschmidt-Pierburg, Neckarsulm (Germany)
By the introduction of TDM at Kolbenschmidt-Pierburg the number of tools in the crib has dropped by 25% within only 2 years. But major improvement through TDM is the access to correct and up-to-date tool data for all employees. Read about the introduction of TDM at Kolbenschmidt Pierburg...
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EADS Space Transportation, Ottobrunn (Germany)
100,000 euros saved at a stroke: that was how much the team at EADS Space Transportation in Ottobrunn saved by simply not ordering seldom-used, redundant tools. However, this is only one of the many benefits offered by the new tool management system rolled out at the European Space Travel Organization in cooperation with TDM Systems and Kelch...
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Bosch Rexroth, Lohr am Main (Germany)
Since 2003 Bosch Rexroth is using TDMshopcontrol in addition to the TDM Base Module and TDM Tool Crib Management. Benefits are enormous time and cost savings in tool assembly, presetting and disassembly of tools...
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