Memex Automation joins Partners in THINC

Shop floor productivity solution provider becomes latest member of Okuma America Corp. collaborative network.

Charlotte, N.C. – Officials from Okuma America Corp., a provider of CNC machine tools, have announced that Memex Automation, a provider of the shop floor productivity solution, MERLIN, has joined Partners in THINC.
 
Memex Automation, headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, specializes in networking machine tools and administration computers. This communication allows for productivity and other statistics to have the ability to be sent digitally anywhere in the world. Memex Automation 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.
 
Source: Okuma America Corp.