Automation

Cloud-Based Service Monitors and Analyzes Industrial Robot Productivity

Zero Down Time is a cloud-based service from FANUC for monitoring robots and machines.

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Any machinist knows the frustration of coming in for your shift to find that the previous worker has messed with your station and moved things around. Robot operators and programmers have this problem, too.

Industrial robotics giant FANUC has developed a cloud-based portal that tracks and records program changes, robot performance and status data to enable workers to track and manage changes to the robot program in order to improve efficiency and save time.

Find out the whole story of Zero Down Time (ZDT) in the video. 

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James Anderton

Jim Anderton is the Director of Content for ENGINEERING.com. Mr. Anderton was formerly editor of Canadian Metalworking Magazine and has contributed to a wide range of print and on-line publications, including Design Engineering, Canadian Plastics, Service Station and Garage Management, Autovision, and the National Post. He also brings prior industry experience in quality and part design for a Tier One automotive supplier.