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Siemens’ Smart Operation simplifies machine tool integration

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The Smart Operation concept from Siemens is said to allow all kinds of work at the machine tool to be performed with greater flexibility and speed. It encompasses aspects such as job preparation, IT networking, improved usability and the use of mobile devices, to perform monitoring and control functions. Smart Operation does not require support by IT specialists and can be implemented independently by machine operators.

Smart Operation encompasses four areas: Smart Prepare, Smart Operate, Smart IT and Smart Mobile.

Smart Prepare is concerned with job preparation and the generation of CNC programs at the PC, while Smart Operate comes with a number of innovations to enhance usability and improve the user interface. The Smart IT aspect of Smart Operation enables data to be accessed and managed. Last but not least, Smart Mobile is a solution designed to enable the use of mobile devices in the machine tool environment.