WALTER AG, 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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