Biesse Canada shows Industry 4.0 integration via Web-Cab Production Coach
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MONTREAL– Biesse Canada hosted a what it says was a highly successful Industry 4.0 seminar October 4 at Biesse Factory in Montreal, in partnership with software developer Web-Cab.
“Biesse Canada is excited to see a significant level of interest in Industry 4.0 technology,” Biesse Canada Vice President of Sales Matt Fleming said. “No longer is 4.0 a term or option for large companies. It can now be integrated with small to medium companies with machinery that is 4.0 ready."
In collaboration with Web-Cab, Biesse showed real-time connection of work in progress moving from a point-to-point Rover B CNC to an Elix advanced horizontal drill, glue and dowel insertion machine, to a Stream A edgebander, to an entry-level Klever CNC.
“All data is logged and utilized to track the parts from raw material to the outbound finished product," Fleming said. "Our customers were able to see and touch this integrated solution and realize what this can do for their production.” 
 
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Bill's background includes more than 10 years in print manufacturing management, followed by more than 30 years in business reporting on industrial manufacturing in the forest products industries, including printing and packaging at American Printer (Features Editor) and Graphic Arts Monthly (Editor in Chief) magazines; and in secondary wood manufacturing for WoodworkingNetwork.com.

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