Manufacturing Magazine November 2024 | Page 86

PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS
has used data to make farming more consistent , productive and efficient .
This year John Deere has pursued further data innovation by integrating its new Eagle Raptor Software with its M Series Controllers .
“ The addition of New Eagle Raptor software to our M Series Controllers gives our OEM customers a comprehensive control system solution that was not offered before ,” says Dan Dougherty , Sales and Marketing Leader for Electronic Systems at John Deere .
“ Our customers push the limits of mechanical durability and need a rugged and reliable solution on the job site that can provide critical machine control functions .”
Another heavy machinery manufacturer pursuing a data-driven digital transformation strategy is NSK .
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NSK : A data-powered machine NSK , also known as Nippon Seikō Kabushiki-Gaisha ( Japan Precision Company ), is a global leader in automotive components , bearings and linear motion .
The largest bearings producer in Japan , NSK manufactures bearings , industrial components and precision machine solutions . Founded in 1916 , NSK is a global operation with 30,000 employees .
The manufacturer has 65 production plants across fourteen countries , 144 overseas operations in 29 countries and manufactures approximately 3 million new bearings daily .
NSK is focused on quality : something that is critical , considering the incredible diversity of industries across the world that depend on NSK to run .
NSK ’ s presence is down to the reliability , quality and advanced engineering of its products , including its specialist ‘ super precision ’ bearings .
Another area where NSK is super precise is with its data-driven digital transformation strategy , led by Jeremy Myer , NSK ’ s Manufacturing Strategy Manager .
“ My career has been influenced partly by my personal interests and skills in building databases , starting with my Lego and baseball cards as a kid ,” Jeremy explains .
“ The other was the closing of a plant early on in my career , which forced me to pivot to something different and
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