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www.ADandP.media agility and informed decision-making, leading to integrated execution," says Rajiv Sivaraman, vice president, Siemens PLM Data Services, U.S. It quickly connects the digital world to real things, it is an open platform-as-a-service (PaaS) for third-party partner integration, and it enables closed-loop innovation by creating a complete digital twin of a production operation. "This isn't happening because it's cool," Sivaraman says. "It's because it's efficient. It can handle big data." Also within the infrastructure are MindApps, both Siemens and third-party applications for related tasks, and MindConnect, secure plug-and-play connections of the apps to various sources on the shop floor—motors, robots, machine tools and other software packages, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) and manufacturing execution systems (MES). "It works like a cable box," Sivaraman says. Users obtain a MindSphere user account that directly integrates into Siemens' SINUMERIK CNC control on a machine tool or to a connector box. Users then confirm data acquisition and MindSphere connectivity, then it is a matter of monitoring machine status and production details through such MindApps as Manage MyMachines or Fleet Manager. Production team members can choose from different production setups, vir- tually commission machine tools and validate machining processes through such apps as Siemens' NX Virtual Machine or Analyze MyWorkpiece, all before a single chip is cut. Users can store, compare and use different setups as needs arise, stored either in the cloud (MindSphere), on site (SINUMERIK Integrate) or on the device (SINUMERIK Edge, offering high- speed "edge" data processing). Siemens reports more than 40 MindApps are available to choose from. Running virtual production lines and entire virtual factories will also revolutionize worker training, Siemens predicts. Users can design their own interface screens on touch-sensitive monitors that eliminate separate buttons. Work instructions for oper- ation, assembly or maintenance can be embedded in videos or screen text on tablets as well as workstations, not only eliminating the familiar laminated instruction sheets or job-ticket drawings at every machine tool, but they can be automatically updated as jobs change. "All this is designed to turn data into business value quickly," Raj Batra says. Whether small or large, enterprises can level the playing field and reap the benefits of productivity advantages by embracing the digital frontier. Those who don't run the risk of being digitally disrupted. muratec-usa.com 866.680.1203 WHEN IT COMES TO MACHINES, WE DON'T SELL SPECS; WE CREATE SOLUTIONS. RELIABLE | AVAILABLE | MAINTAINABLE You can count on our machines to run, no matter what. Everything you need is right here in North America, including an on-site service and support team. MURATEC SOLUTIONS GEARED FOR YOU Come see us at Booth A4240 Chicago | Nov 6 TH - 9 TH 59 AD&P; ∕ OCTOBER 2017 DIGITAL FACTORY