Sharapolas

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by Sharapolas 6y ago
And that is correct. We are indeed not running kubernetes because it is not supported on our hardware and some assumptions were limiting. So we have a new system, but having kubernetes as our ideal. Hub and spoke is the underlying architect
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by Sharapolas 6y ago
From what you've said semi-automation is even more crucial as the more checks and automations you have the lower the bar of entry for the people on the shop. What a company pays is up to them, but having more options is always for the
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by Sharapolas 6y ago
I wouldn't jump to that conclusion so fast. Having hired subcontractors from offshore I can tell that there is always a background difference that decrease the value. Covid has shown that a lot of office work can be done remotely, but
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by Sharapolas 6y ago
Indeed, as you noticed the networking setup is primitive, but for the time being it works for us. Currently, the hub is chosen to be as reliable as possible and nodes at the end of the spokes are prepared for hub down (ie. they stop safely
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by Sharapolas 6y ago
Very well said. It is also one of those win-win situations where the business can be more efficient and people have wider opportunities.
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by Sharapolas 6y ago
Being software developers by nature and having got ourselves into CNC we feel exactly the same. It is crazy to us how easy it is to make a dumb and costly mistake. So we are tackling it one little thing at a time to make operators life slig
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by Sharapolas 6y ago
With IIOT (industry internet of things) that definitely seems like a possible reality. However, as long as Skynet is controlled by ex-factory workers it will be a promotion for everyone.
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We are starting to operate our CNC machines remotely(1d.works)
127 points by Sharapolas 6y ago|100 comments
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by Sharapolas 6y ago
Our first steps towards safe and remote machine operation
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Welcome to 1D.works CNC Lab(medium.com)
3 points by Sharapolas 7y ago|0 comments