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Before You Buy Another Spindle, Use the Ones You Have, #43

Lights Out · 19 Jun 2026 · 1h 00m · Episode 43

What this episode covers

Walt Swenton, Senior Manager of Advanced Manufacturing at Eaton, explains why shops must solve problems with data before buying new CNC equipment. He outlines a three-level OEE strategy, starting with basic machine monitoring to identify idle time, then adding operator context, and finally leveraging advanced data for AI-driven insights. Swenton emphasizes that standardized, digitized tool management via ZOLLER systems is the critical foundation for any smart factory or automation initiative.

Most relevant to

companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
ZOLLER, Eaton, DN Solutions, Palantir, Fanuc, Haas, DMG Mori, Collins Aerospace, Raytheon Technologies, Altair PCS, Airbus, Boeing, Simcoe, Flexware
Products
ProShop ERP, Zoller Smile 420, Zoller Venturion, Mastercam, Spark MES
Materials
Inconel 718

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