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myFastems
The digital service is built as a progressive web application for easy access via web browser on a PC, tablet, or smartphone. It can also be combined with other services such as 8760 support, preventive maintenance, and software maintenance agreements for optimized solutions throughout the entire life cycle. myFastems is available for all current…
Version 8 of the Flexible Pallet Container
The FPC 8 is controlled by Fastems’ Version 8 Manufacturing Management Software (MMS) which offers a new single-view user interface with drag-and-drop production orders, EasyRoute feature for bringing new workpieces into production in under 60 seconds, and an advanced automatic Order Generator for recurring orders or maintaining a certain stock…
MMS Version 8 Manufacturing Management Software (MMS)
The MMS Insights module provides CNC companies with numerous highlights and suggestions on how to improve their production processes based on data gathered from the automation system, including all the integrated machinery and data systems. MMS overviews the whole production and comes up with suggestions such as adding or removing certain tools or…
Flexible Pallet Tower (FPT)
Fastems FPT is compatible with any machine tool brand, and it integrates with milling machines whether or not they have automatic pallet changers. In addition, the system footprint is extremely compact: FPT-500 for 300-500mm pallets requires only 100 square feet, and FPT-1000 for 500-630mm pallets requires 175 square feet. Instead of having a…
FMS Double Loader
Fastems, one of the world’s leaders in manufacturing automation equipment and software, has developed a new load handler that can both load machine tools directly and act as an automatic pallet changer. The load handler is the device on the FMS stacker crane that moves pallets between storage, machines, and the loading/material stations in a…
Updates to Gantry Tool Storage and Manufacturing Management Software
The GTS system enables cutting tools to be shared among multiple machines, minimizing redundancy and eliminating the need to reserve a cutting tool for a single machine. This generates cutting tool cost savings and minimizes operator interaction with  cutting tool changes, reducing labor expense and eliminating tooling loading errors. Cutting tool…
Work Cell Operations Software Domain
Fastems Manufacturing Management Software (MMS) has proven to be a powerful solution for planning, forecasting, controlling, visualizing and monitoring automated manufacturing processes. The new MMS Domain, Work Cell Operations (WCO), makes it possible to include all manual production tasks, work cells and stand-alone machines in the IT-supported…
Advanced Digital Manufacturing Solutions for Factory Automation
Fastems has launched three new products to enable educational institutions and manufacturing enterprises to benefit from its advanced digital manufacturing (DM) solutions for factory automation. In addition to functioning as a classroom teaching and learning tool, DM enables companies to do training and testing before ramp-up and simulation during…
Manufacturing Management Software Version 7
The new version of Fastems' Manufacturing Management Software (MMS) integrates both automated and non-automated processes into digital manufacturing management, bringing together three application areas in a single manufacturing software platform: pallet-based automation, automation of direct part handling with robots and work cell operations…
RoboCell Robot Cell
The Fastems RoboCell One sets new standards in relation to extremely adaptable and flexible machining, particularly heavy workpieces within batches of different sizes. The easy-to-configure robot cell is primarily designed for handling heavy workpieces weighing up to 176 lbs. (80 kg) and for automating up to two machine tools of the same type –…
Automated Robotic Finishing Solutions
Fastems LLC offers a comprehensive range of automated robotic finishing solutions including grinding, polishing, deburring and brushing processes. Robotic finishing eliminates variations common in hand finishing operations and maximizes output of precisely finished parts. Fastems robotic systems provide speed and flexibility through a combination…
New Generation of Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Fastems LLC is launching a new generation of flexible manufacturing systems engineered to fulfill manufacturers’ growing needs to handle shorter product life cycles, higher product mixes and lower volumes.
Manufacturing Management Software Version 6
Fastems introduces the latest release of its software for automated pallet handling for the metalworking industry. Fastems’ Manufacturing Management Software (MMS) is for automatic production processing, complete with planning, controlling, visualization and monitoring capablities.
Fastems FPC withmmS-5
Fastems FPC is a cost-effective solution to automate horizontal machining centers.

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Fastems’ link between automation and sustainable manufacturing

Through calculating its carbon handprint and footprint, Fastems has taken its first steps towards understanding how automation enables more sustainable product development and how to reduce the company’s environmental impact. 

New guide to automate existing machine tools

There has been a prevailing myth that manufacturers need to purchase brand new machine tools to incorporate flexible manufacturing systems (FMS). That is not true. Automating existing machine tools is possible and common.

Automation open house goes virtual

Fastems Group will host an online Open House & Conference entitled "Productivity Beyond Machine Tending" that will showcase the latest developments in automation and surrounding technologies.

Articles

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Double-duty loader

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William Leventon
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Machine Technology Column
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How to eliminate machining saddle burrs

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Kip Hanson
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Pallet changers help VMCs hold their own in production environments

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Evan Jones Thorne
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Fastems Oy AB appoints CEO

The Board of Directors of intelligent factory automation solutions provider Fastems Oy Ab has appointed Mr. Mikko Nyman, (40), M.Sc. (Econ.), as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2019.