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John Turner
Director of 都灵体育直播 for FA Consulting & 都灵体育直播 (FAC&T) and member of the MTConnect Institute. Mr. Turner is the Director of 都灵体育直播 for FA Consulting & 都灵体育直播 (FAC&T) and member of the MTConnect Institute. Mr. Turner was one of the team members at the start of the development of MTConnect and has spent his entire career in the field of industrial automation, machine tools, and control technologies.鈥�� He spent over 30 years with GE and GE Fanuc Automation in a wide variety of management roles in sales, marketing, product development and operations.鈥�� While at GE Fanuc, Mr. Turner鈥檚 team developed and deployed the first commercially available MTConnect Agent/Adapter called mi-Link. Additionally, he was previously Vice President of Engineering and COO for CimWorks, a subsidiary of GE Fanuc Automation providing hardware and software solutions for the Statistical Process Control (SPC Quality) market. In 2009, Mr. Turner formed FAC&T where he applies his knowledge and expertise to advancing the state of manufacturing technology specializing in the area of shop floor productivity.
Mr. Turner is the Director of 都灵体育直播 for FA Consulting & 都灵体育直播 (FAC&T) and member of the MTConnect Institute. Mr. Turner was one of the team members at the start of the development of MTConnect and has spent his entire career in the field of industrial automation, machine tools, and control technologies.鈥�� He spent over 30 years with GE and GE Fanuc Automation in a wide variety of management roles in sales, marketing, product development and operations.鈥�� While at GE Fanuc, Mr. Turner鈥檚 team developed and deployed the first commercially available MTConnect Agent/Adapter called mi-Link. Additionally, he was previously Vice President of Engineering and COO for CimWorks, a subsidiary of GE Fanuc Automation providing hardware and software solutions for the Statistical Process Control (SPC Quality) market. In 2009, Mr. Turner formed FAC&T where he applies his knowledge and expertise to advancing the state of manufacturing technology specializing in the area of shop floor productivity.
Posts by John Turner
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By John TurnerAug 07, 2024
Cost-Efficient Deployment of Edge Computing and Its Security Savings
Successfully implementing edge computing into your shop floor may be more cost efficient than you think! Here are a couple ways your shop (and budget) can benefit. Bonus: Edge computing devices can also bolster your cybersecurity measures, saving you more!
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By John TurnerJul 30, 2024
I Want Large Data Sets. Now What Do I Do?
In collecting data for digital manufacturing, the underlying system architecture for collecting and storing the data can significantly impact the system's benefits and its flexibility for future extensions. We examine two types that may address your needs.
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By John TurnerFeb 23, 2024
Computing on the Edge
Edge computing in digital manufacturing involves placing devices between data sources and the network, and ranges from basic data collection to distributed systems. Learn more about its benefits like data processing, isolation, organization, and security.
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By John TurnerFeb 05, 2024
Is Semantic Data Worth the Effort?
What are the benefits of harvesting semantic data from equipment on the shop floor? For starters, it's easier to integrate machines into shop maintenance and monitoring systems. Learn how the industry has responded to semantic data 鈥� and where it's going.
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By John TurnerJan 15, 2024
The Voice of the Fluid Power Sector
The NFPA has updated their 都灵体育直播 Roadmap and identified three areas for future improvement to the production and application of hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power components: improving data use, reliability/durability, and control systems.
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By John TurnerSep 22, 2023
Data Beyond Your Business
The internet opens a whole new way to think about data sources, raising concerns about network security and data validity. Learn about the two major ways to access such data: accessed and transferred in bulk for storage; and accessed on demand.
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By John TurnerSep 05, 2023
Shop Floor Data
Remember the old adage: "Garbage in" equals "garbage out." But is the data you collect good? Learn more about measured and processed manufacturing data, how they form the foundation of all digital manufacturing systems, and strategies to ensure quality.
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By John TurnerAug 22, 2023
Data into Information
Many companies collect data from their manufacturing operations to increase productivity and improve shop operations. Others do so as part of a contractual obligation to their customers.
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By John TurnerJun 26, 2023
Collecting Data? Consider This
Data collection and storage is the process of gathering, arranging, and making data available for analytics. Since data quality is vital, companies must decide what should be collected and stored using newer tech like data lakes and cloud storage.
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By John TurnerJun 12, 2023
Importance and Diversity of Data Sources
Data from CNCs, PLCs, industrial PCs, robots, sensors, and other external sources form the foundation of any digital manufacturing solution. The challenges are in determining which data is important, understanding it, cybersecurity, and data validation.
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