MWL Automation Note Who Owns the Recipe? The PLC, the HMI, or the Part Program? One part program. One approved process. One source of truth. We’ve Discussed This Before. But It Deserves Another Look. A few weeks ago, I wrote an MWL Automation Note titled Program the Machine Once. Program the Process Separately. [8] The … Read more
MWL Laser Manufacturing Weekly — Edition 9 September 24, 2026 This week’s stories have a common theme: laser technology is becoming easier to turn into a production platform. IPG is showing handheld-laser users a path toward cobotic welding. Novanta is packaging the laser, scanner, controls, software, and calibration into one OEM subsystem. ASMPT is combining … Read more
Start With One MachineA simple way for maintenance teams to start using AI today: pick one machine, add the manuals and technician knowledge, share the project, and start asking better troubleshooting questions.