Hardware

A Portable USB Connect with an aluminum enclosure and a handle for easy transport.

USB Connect Portable Hardware Case Study

November 16, 2018

Want RS232 to USB hardware results before purchasing? Check out this case study with Fredon Corporation! Today’s Medical Developments published this study in Winter 2018. USB Connect hardware bridged a …

A shot of a shop floor employee holding a smartphone up as if taking a picture of the shop floor in front of them. The phone is running machine monitoring software, which is one way to make lean manufacturing as effective as possible.

Lean Manufacturing

October 10, 2018

Lean manufacturing is a hot topic these days. It’s more than a buzzword, though. It’s becoming a necessity. “Lean manufacturing is a system of techniques and activities for running a …

Shop Floor Automations-Newsletter

Fall 2018 Newsletter

October 9, 2018

The following is an archived copy of our Fall 2018 newsletter. Decisions to make for Q4 Fall has begun, and before you know it, Winter will be here. Then, surprise, …

A machinist working with a CNC machine without having to leave his station thanks to CNC Remote Request.

CNC Remote Request

August 22, 2018

As American manufacturing grows, efficient machining is key. SFA is often asked about secure and quick CNC to PC communication. Here, we take a look at CNC remote request procedures. …

SFA Legacy Blogs

Legacy Blog – Edition XVI

July 31, 2018

Here are some SFA pieces of product news and MFG Day coverage. Manufacturing Tomorrow especially shared a few of our pieces. For product news, we thank Manufacturing Tomorrow for covering …

A Wireless Connect device accompanied by floating shots of 3 various CNC machines and the wi-fi symbol.

The Benefits of a Wireless Shop Floor

July 11, 2018

Manufacturing technology changes each day. Companies want more innovative ways to increase productivity through machine automation. A wireless shop floor is one avenue to pursue. Customers who have issues with …

SFA Legacy Blogs

Legacy Blog – Edition XV

June 26, 2018

In this Legacy Blog, Shop Floor Automations thanks these digital publications for sharing our recent news about DNC software, machine monitoring, hardware, and more: Manufacturing Tomorrow posted a piece we wrote …

Haas CNC machine

Haas Demo Day 2018

April 11, 2018

Haas Automation is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their Haas VF-1 vertical machining center with Haas Demo Day 2018! Via your local Haas factory outlet on Wednesday, May 9th, there …

SFA Legacy Blogs

Legacy Blog – Edition XIV

April 6, 2018

Here is more archived SFA press coverage. Controlling CNC programming with DNC software is part of the focus. MFG News published a piece from us that lists 4 reasons medical …