Smart Factory connectivity for optimized production
Whether you are at the beginning or more advanced stages of connected manufacturing, Hypertherm Associates stands beside you on your digital transformation journey, delivering scalable, connected technologies that expand your capabilities and support your goals.
Why a Smart Factory?
Connecting your operations can bring significant benefits. Depending on the level of connectivity in your manufacturing setup, you can expect improvements such as faster troubleshooting, enhanced productivity, lower operating costs, easier access to training, increased throughput, reduced bottlenecks for better on-time performance, optimized machine efficiency to meet production needs, and minimized unplanned downtime.
Smart Factory enabled products
Hypertherm XPR
Hypertherm® XPR® Smart Factory capabilities
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SMART Log for preventive maintenance
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SMART Log for uptime reports (when used with EDGE® Connect)
The value it brings
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Includes embedded web server for machine diagnostics and troubleshooting
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Automates routine tasks
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Helps improve asset management
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Reduces errors and unplanned shutdowns
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Assists in maintenance management
Hypetherm Powermax SYNC
Smart Factory capabilities
- Powermax SYNC® cartridge reader mobile app
The value it brings
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Automates routine tasks
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Correctly initiates equipment startup
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Helps selection of the right cartridge for the application
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Make informed decisions
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Enables mechanized cut optimization
EDGE Connect
Smart Factory capabilities
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Supports MT Connect
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SMART Log for preventive maintenance and uptime/ error reports
The value it brings
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Standardized machine data for software platforms
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Configurable user interface to monitor process, machine data, and diagnostics
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Remotely connectible
ProNest
ProNest® Smart Factory capabilities
- Enhanced operational efficiency
The value it brings
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Ability to integrate with virtually any third-party software including ERP, MRP, and MES
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Automates manual and redundant tasks that exist in the workflow and helps reduce errors
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Better job management for improved tracking and combining of jobs and work orders
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Enhances management of inventory for faster turnover and reduced waste
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Delivers accurate part and job costing for quoting
Digital solutions
SMART Log for XPR
Performing preventive maintenance on cutting systems optimizes output, reduces unplanned downtime, and minimizes operating costs of the system. SMART Log is a digital tool that makesit easier than ever to keep track of your XPR preventive maintenance tasks.
Powermax cartridge reader app
The Powermax® cartridge reader app for Powermax SYNC® and the RFID antenna for smart phones enables you to monitor cartridge performance and system fault data.
ProNest Production Manager
ProNest Production Manager seamlessly integrates with the Hypertherm EDGE® Connect CNC to automatically capture machine data without the need for operator intervention. Displays real-time production data to track the status of job orders, the production schedule, and pending inventory requirements. Additional features include dashboard view, real-time information, flexible intervention, and remote access.
