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News Release from: Fanuc GE CNC UK | Subject: Communications technology
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 July 2001
GE Fanuc CNC to focus on communications
technology
With Ethernet and TCP/IP becoming the front- running combination for globally-accepted computer networking, GE Fanuc believe that the time is right to focus on web-friendly products.
With Ethernet and TCP/IP becoming the front-running combination for the provision of globally-accepted computer networking, GE Fanuc believe that at EMO 2001, the time is right to focus on web-friendly products Not only are there sufficient exhibits to demonstrate the company's leadership in this field on its stand, but GE Fanuc will also be seen as a major player at the concurrently-running Information Technology Exhibition, where its forum presentation will reveal the very latest production engineering communications technology
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 20 Nov 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Furthermore, with the growth in Ethernet technology built-in to so many GE Fanuc products, an explosive growth in web-enabled applications can be expected.
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Following worldwide success of its i Series CNC, the new upgraded i Series Model B will be launched at EMO 2001.
The whole range of GE Fanuc 16i/18i/21i and 160i/180i/210i CNC, whether mounted on the control panel or stand alones, will be seen to have benefited from these major upgrades, which include software packages enabling remote monitoring of Ethernet-linked machine tool operations.
Many additional new software packages specifically designed to gain optimum results with the new CNC i Series Model B will also be demonstrated on the stand.
Other major launches will include: Manual Guides for Compound Machines (turning and milling cycles), a new control Panel i and a new Windows CE 3.0 control Panel is.
New Alpha i Servo Motors, Alpha i Spindle Motors, together with compatible Servo and spindle amplifiers will all be featured.
Other new, or upgraded products to be shown for the first time are to include new, small linear motors, which extend the range extensively to cover applications from very small, low-cost lathes to transfer lines; servo motors.
There is also a range of Manual Guide CNC Milling and Turning software packages; and new Power Mate 0 and Power Mate i Model H releases.
As a further recognition of the importance of the worldwide web to industry, GE Fanuc will show how its 24-hour service, including spare parts ordering, can now be processed using this aspect of IT. Request a free brochure from Fanuc GE CNC UK ...
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