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MMS 1.0 – How it all began
In this post, we throw it back twenty years with Fastems Software Development Team Manager, Pasi Kauhanen, to EMO Hannover 1999 and the first ever version of Fastems Manufacturing Management Software - MMS 1.0
Read moreFastems People – Introducing #RoboticsBootcamp
Each year, many talented summer trainees join Fastems to develop their skills and grow into future professionals. More than 20 amazing talents are joining Fastems this summer and we couldn’t be more excited! This time around, we wanted to do something special and unique, which lead to us organizing Fastems’ first ever Robotics Bootcamp. “The […]
Read moreHow to make sure you’re using your automation system to its full capacity?
Written by Rami Vina & Rami Karlsson Throughout the years, we’ve noticed that many of our customers are not using their existing automation systems and integrated machinery to their fullest potential. We think you can always perform better! Purchasing new machining or automation system can be a good idea for the future, but before making […]
Read moreThe Economic Implications of Agile Manufacturing
We all know the logic of purchasing: The unit costs for 1 piece are higher than for 10 pieces and these cost per piece more than 100 pieces, and so on. At the same time, the trend is clearly moving in the direction of smaller batch sizes down to a quantity of one. As such, […]
Read moreHorizontal Machining Plus Automation Prove to Be a Rewarding Investment
Originally published: Modern Machine Shop Fastems was featured in the Modern Machine Shop’s magazine and blog. The article is a case story about BoatZincs and it’s offshoot manufacturing business Mach Machine and how the companies entered into pallet automation and horizontal machining. According to Mr. Dan Olsen, the President of Mach Machine and Director of […]
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