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Myth, Revolution or Solution?

MEM

In recent tests using the latest generation of Viper wheels, Tyrolit were able to decrease cycle time by as much as 30%. Considering consumable unit costs at approximately £25 each (Viper wheel) and machine platform at £150* per hour, a 30% time saving reduction = £45; outweighing the cost of the consumable in one hour!

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Manufacturers using digital transformation to future-proof operations

Control Engineering

“Where you might have 40 hours of video multiplied by 5 stations, we’ll give you the most important 10 minutes of that day,” Danziger said, citing examples like information about cycle time and the breakdown of time spent working versus time walking. Manufacturers are always trying to get rid of waste in these processes.