Promess
Sensing Systems for Manufacturing
A few years ago, traceability was a quality program nice-to-have. The teams that invested in it were ahead of the curve. The teams that didn't could usually get by. That's changing fast. In automotive, OEMs are pushing program documentation requirements deeper into the supply chain. Launch teams are expected to deliver …
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"Modular" is one of those words that gets used loosely in manufacturing equipment marketing. Sometimes it means a product is sold in tiers. Sometimes it means accessories can be added. Sometimes it just means the marketing team thought it sounded good. When Promess describes the M-Series as a modular platform, we mean something specific. …
[Read more...] about What “Modular” Actually Means on a Press Platform
Since Promess introduced the first servo-controlled press system in 1991, plenty of competitors have entered the market. When there was only one option, evaluating it was simple. Today, choosing between them takes more than comparing specs on a page. Three things determine whether a servo press earns its keep in production: the mechanics underneath …
[Read more...] about WHAT SEPARATES A GOOD SERVO PRESS FROM A GOOD-LOOKING ONE
Most assembly failures don't announce themselves at the press. They show up downstream, in a test cell, in a customer complaint, in a warranty return that lands on someone's desk months after the part shipped. By the time the connection back to a bad press cycle gets made, dozens or hundreds of parts may have already gone out the door the same …
[Read more...] about The Press Cycle Was Never the Problem. The Missing Feedback Was.
When manufacturers compare press platforms, the conversation often starts with upfront price. It's the easiest number to compare, the easiest to put in a procurement document, and the hardest to argue with in a budget meeting. But upfront price tells you very little about what a press platform will actually cost. The cost …
[Read more...] about Why the Cheapest Press on Day One Is Rarely the Cheapest Press on Day 1,000
