Memex Automation joins Partners in THINC

NETWORKING machine tools specialist Memex Automation has joined Partners in THINC, a collaboration network of more than 40 industry leaders who come together to solve problems and explore new productivity ideas for real-world manufacturers. The announcement was made by Okuma America Corporation on Monday. 

Okuma America Corporation is the U.S.-based sales and service affiliate of Okuma Corporation, a world leader in CNC machine tools, founded in 1898 in Nagoya, Japan. The company is the industry’s only single-source provider, with the CNC machine, drive, motors, encoders, spindle and CNC control all manufactured by Okuma.

Memex connects machines to corporate networks with MERLIN, a MES M2M communications platform. The company’s solutions are used by a variety of Okuma customers throughout a variety of industries. Their applications are designed to interface with a wide range of controllers and data including the open-architecture Okuma THINC?-OSP control.

Benefits of Memex Automation solutions include:

> Manufacturing Execution System which improves profitability, reduces waste and ensures compliance with regulations

> Merlin machine monitoring typically increases shop floor efficiency by 10% or more

> RFID Asset Management shows asset information in real time and works hand in hand with OEE, Lean and Six Sigma

> Direct Numerical Control allows for simultaneous upload and download of multiple CNC controls

“We are excited to announce our new partnership with Memex Automation. Their expertise and dedication to helping manufacturers obtain the highest level of profitability possible through real time productivity information tools, makes them a great addition to Partners in THINC.” says Jeff Estes, director of Partners in THINC.