A method and device allowing a driver of a handling machine of the forklift type to position and introduce, in complete safety, the forks of the machine under a load to be handled. A light-beam that projects a luminous mark onto the load to be handled informs the driver of the relative position of the forks with respect to the load to be handled. The light-beam is activated and adjusted depending on the different steps of handling and inclination of the forks, which, for their part, are identified solely on the basis of the measurement of the acceleration acting on the forks. The device, which is installed quickly and protected effectively against collisions, has a high degree of operational autonomy. It improves working conditions and reduces product losses.

Provided is an apparatus for controlling a distributed cloud for three-dimensional (3D) printers, the apparatus including a user matcher configured to transmit and receive data to/from a user terminal, a 3D model receiver configured to receive a 3D model selected by the user terminal from a 3D model distribution platform server, a 3D printer manager configured to manage a plurality of 3D printers connected to a distributed cloud for 3D printers, a 3D part model generator configured to divide the 3D model into 3D part models, each of which is producible by a single 3D printer, on the basis of property information of the 3D model and specification information of the 3D printers collected by the 3D printer manager, and a 3D part model transmitter configured to transmit the 3D part models to the plurality of 3D printers on the basis of the property information of the 3D model and the specification information of the 3D printers collected by the 3D printer manager.

A remote support system includes a control device configured to control an industrial machine, a first information processing terminal connected to the control device directly or via a network line, and a second information processing terminal connected to the control device or the first information processing terminal directly or via the network line. The remote support system is configured so that the first information processing terminal is able to permit/not permit remote operation of the control device or the first information processing terminal from the second information processing terminal.

An example system includes a cutting tool and a device configured to remotely control the cutting tool. In response to receiving information indicative of actuation of a first user interface item, the device sends a first signal to the cutting tool so as to request enabling the cutting tool to be operated remotely. The cutting tool sends a second signal to the device indicating that remote operation of the cutting tool has been enabled. The cutting tool receives information indicating that the trigger has been activated, and sends a third signal to the device indicating that the cutting tool is ready to perform a cutting operation. The device receives information indicative of actuation of a second user interface item, and responsively, sends a fourth signal to the cutting tool so as to cause the cutting tool to perform the cutting operation.

A method of controlling a relief plate production system comprising a plurality of production units, the method comprising the steps of: each of the plurality of production units receiving a job instruction from a central control means and storing said job instruction in a list of job instructions, said job instruction including at least an identifier of a relief plate to be produced from a relief precursor; after the plurality of production units have received the job instruction, one production unit of the plurality of production units receiving a relief precursor and an indication of the identifier of this relief precursor and treating the relief precursor in accordance with the received job instruction.

An improved method and device for to the automated production and/or qualification of devices and/or device components. The device generally comprises an improved manufacturing technology. The provided device substantially improves upon for automated manufacturing technology.