In a method for operating a machine tool and a corresponding machine tool system, a generic first data model and engineering data are provided in an external server device. The engineering data contain information relating to a machine tool. After a user query regarding an operation of the machine tool, the first data model is translated and/or modified to become a second data model. This occurs in accordance with the engineering data and technical data of the user query by the external server device. The second data model is transferred from the external server device to the machine tool, and a control unit of the machine tool can operate the machine tool according to the second data model. The machine tool can thus be adapted outside the running time of the machine tool.

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 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.

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.

This invention provides an information processing apparatus that performs maintenance of a machine tool based on received measurement data. The information processing apparatus includes an acquirer that acquires maintenance information including measurement data by a measuring instrument attached to a machine tool and identification information of the machine tool, a calculator that calculates an operation accuracy of the machine tool using the acquired maintenance information, and a correction information generator that generates correction information of the machine tool based on a calculation result by the calculator.

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.

In a method for operating a machine tool and a corresponding machine tool system, a generic first data model and engineering data are provided in an external server device. The engineering data contain information relating to a machine tool. After a user query regarding an operation of the machine tool, the first data model is translated and/or modified to become a second data model. This occurs in accordance with the engineering data and technical data of the user query by the external server device. The second data model is transferred from the external server device to the machine tool, and a control unit of the machine tool can operate the machine tool according to the second data model. The machine tool can thus be adapted outside the running time of the machine tool.

A dispensing mechanism for dispensing tablets of a washing product into a washing machine, the dispensing mechanism including a storage module containing a plurality of the tablets; and a dispensing module for selectively dispensing the tablets from the storage module, the storage module being configured to attach to the top of the dispensing module, the storage module having an opening in its lowermost surface and an inclined floor to cause the tablets to move towards the opening under gravity, and the dispensing module having a screw dispenser and a motor to selectively rotate the screw dispenser to convey tablets from a position beneath the opening to an outlet opening via which they are expelled from the dispensing module.

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.

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.