IMD | COVID-19 Solutions
IMD | COVID-19 Solutions The manufacturing industry wasted no time in responding to the needs of the American people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Equipment and service providers are responding to their end-users needs to remain productive in this new landscape. Many have helped their clients in modifying production lines to build ventilators, and others have been working to adapt processes for current workforce limitations. Want to share how your manufacturing facility or fabricating shop responded to COVID-19? Email editorial@indmacdig.com and visit www.IndustrialMachineryDigest.com for the latest COVID-19 information. » For more advanced manufacturing solutions, visit www.IndustrialMachineryDigest.com
SKY HOOK Provides Manufacturers with Immediate Lifting Solution for Social Distancing Requirements With this growing pandemic, companies all over the world are calling on their employees and vendors alike to innovate and develop new strategies and processes to maintain operations that deliver their vital products to the masses. The Sky Hook is the ergonomic lifting device many companies are reaching for as it provides a safe, single operator lifting solution to meet today’s health and safety needs. As a customizable, lightweight lifting device, the Sky Hook can be an essential component in this endeavor that offers a much-needed solution to a variety of applications spanning countless industries. “We are currently waiving our production expedite charges on both custom and standard units so customers can obtain the lifting solution that they need in a timely and efficient manner to keep up with their current production demand,” says Dusty White, Technical Sales Manager. » For more information, visit www.skyhook.cc
ABB To Make Digital Services Available Free Of Charge To Help Customers Maintain Production In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, ABB is working to help customers and partners keep production lines going and to enable businesses to continue to function while many are working from home. Many companies can benefit from digital solutions that enable them to manage their production lines remotely and to keep robot systems running at optimal performance with less human interaction, particularly given the current need for social distancing and remote work. Digital tools can also be used to help customers continue to work and prepare for projects that will be ready to go as soon as everyone returns to the workplace. ABB’s Robotics and Discrete Automation business will make key software services available free of charge to its customers until December 31st, 2020. » For more information, visit www.abb.com/robotics
Hexagon Supports Manufacturing Professionals Working From Home With Access To Its Smart Manufacturing Solution Portfolio Home working options will be provided for Hexagon’s production software and metrology software offerings, as well as the MSC Software range of CAE solutions, at least until June 30, 2020. Manufacturers running metrology equipment in factories can remotely monitor and analyze how key assets are performing for free with HxGN SFx | Asset Management. Users will also have access to additional online learning resources. “The purpose of our smart manufacturing solutions is to improve quality and productivity and this challenge is especially acute during this time of extensive home working” said Paolo Guglielmini, President of Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division. “So, to support the industries we serve, we’re offering special access to our software and learning tools for both current customers and non-customers who can benefit from our technology.” » For more information, visit www.hexagonmi.com/wahs
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