Eastman Machine Company  

Buffalo,  NY 
United States
http://www.eastmancuts.com

• Booth: 2516

Eastman Machine Company is a cutting machine manufacturer, providing custom engineered solutions and innovative technologies for a variety of industries. Eastman offers the industry’s widest range of classic, hand-held and manually-operated fabric cutting machines; as well as a comprehensive line of fully automated, computerized cutting and plotting systems. Manufactured with the highest quality materials, built to precise specifications, and subject to rigorous testing, Eastman’s line of cutting systems have been setting the standard for over a century. Matched to specific customer needs, Eastman has a solution for virtually every cutting requirement.

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• Implement Industrial Communication with Eastman’s OPC UA Server (Dec 05, 2023)

   

  Eastman Machine Company announces addition of the OPC UA (Open Platform Communications United Architecture) server to its catalog of software applications. The OPC UA server will facilitate intelligent networking between equipment in a production environment and is compatible with Eastman’s S135 low-ply static, C135 low-ply conveyor, and Talon multi-ply cutting machines.

  The OPC UA server creates a framework for industrial interoperability. It communicates with cutPRO to provide analytics and to synchronize equipment through remote procedure calls (RPC). Users can monitor and export real-time data regarding tool usage, job runtime, motor position and accuracy, material usage, program uptime, and even the status of various IO nodes on the Eastman.

  The separate software application creates a common language among equipment and provides full-scale automation to the cutting room. Over 60 machine processes can be automated through the OPC UA server; including move, cut, pause, and next. As an important instrument for the implementation of Industry 4.0, the OPC UA server is an ideal choice for manufacturers working with technical material in industries like aerospace, fashion, infrastructure, glass laminates, and automotive.

  Eastman has been manufacturing manually-operated cutting machines, automated CNC cutting systems, CAD/CAM software programs, and material handling equipment in Buffalo, NY since 1888. The company is committed to manufacturing industrial solutions proven to be simpler to operate, less expensive to maintain, and built custom to customers’ needs. For more information, visit www.eastmancuts.com.

• BLOG - Navigate Sleep Industry Trends with Eastman Machine (Dec 05, 2023)
  Eastman Machine’s commitment to innovation and quality makes it a reliable cutting and handling partner for manufacturers responding to shifting sleep industry trends, including these five.
  1. Modern Fabrics
  Educated customers are looking for cooling, sustainable, antimicrobial, and aesthetically pleasing products. Retailers are also interested in upgraded materials; mattress ticking color and pattern don’t matter once they’re covered by a protector and fitted sheet, but the material does have an impact on the retail floor or an e-commerce platform. The sleep industry is turning to innovative fabrics to offer these features and benefits across mattresses and accessories. Natural inputs (like hemp, bamboo, TENCEL™, and organic cotton); copper-infused materials; and new shades of gray, blue, and green are all trending.
  Eastman Machine designs, builds, and continuously improves cutting solutions to meet the needs of innovative manufacturers. Cutting machines designed for the sleep industry—including automated systems such as the S135 and manual solutions like the Falcon end cutter—can be configured to suit your specific cutting and handling needs. Eastman works with material producers and sleep industry manufacturers to maximize cutting room effectiveness and efficiencies. Test cuts ensure a facility receives the best solution for their products, including customized cutting and handling machines designed for innovative fabrics.
  2. High-End Offerings
  In order to meet the demands of consumers who want their bedrooms to look and feel luxurious, manufacturers are incorporating high-tech features, sophisticated fabrics, and upscale accessories. From fabrics that help athletes recover while they sleep to touches of velvet and metallics, sleep industry trends are headed high-end. More technical fabrics mean more expensive raw materials. Automated, software-driven cutting machines minimize waste while increasing accuracy. Eastman’s patternPRO design and nesting software maximizes material usage, which becomes increasingly important as fabrics become more costly.
  3. Made in America
  With supply chain issues exposing the potential downsides of a global economy, the American mattress industry (and sleep economy at large) is seeing similar pressure to manufacture goods in the US as other industries. Eastman is proud to design and manufacture its cutting and handling equipment domestically, supporting other businesses’ commitment to Made in America labels.
  4. Sleep Accessories
  Mattresses are no longer the only products that matter. Consumers are looking for manufacturers and brands that “meet all of their sleep needs.” According to Sleep Savvy magazine, sleep accessories like CBD-infused linens, weighted blankets, and antimicrobial mattress protectors are just as important to consumers as the mattresses they put these items on.
  For a business to diversify its offerings and meet the wide range of consumer needs, its cutting room must be able to handle a variety of textiles. Eastman’s S135 and C135 are outfitted with a versatile tool head capable of holding up to three individually aligned and calibrated tool spindles. This allows a single machine to transition from one material or pattern to another, quickly and easily. Options include blades, punches, notches, and more. This versatility allows users to complete a full kit on a single cutting system, which can be paired with Eastman’s material handling equipment for a complete solution that maximizes efficiency.
  5. Sustainability
  A growing number of consumers expect the companies they support to consider sustainability during design and manufacturing. Eastman carefully considers its environmental impact to deliver greener products to its customers. In combination with renewable raw materials and other efforts, Eastman’s commitment to environmentally sound practices allows clients to produce and market products that meet end users’ expectations.
   

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