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    1. Thermoforming

    Provis remote helps Makino machining

    Feb. 24, 2015

    Provis remote diagnostic software This new troubleshooting technology from Makino is available at no cost to manufacturers using a Makino machining center with the Makino Professional 5 (Pro5) machine controls.

    What's new? Makino tech support specialists can connect directly to a user's machining center control for rapid diagnostics and troubleshooting. Makino tech support can share the Makino Pro5 control display via an Internet connection and Makino's VNC server software.

    Benefits Problem diagnosis and recovery is faster, reducing machine downtime and the need for real-time on-site support.

    Makino, Mason, Ohio, 800-552-3288,

    www.makino.com

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