With its launch of SmartBox 2.0, Mazak offers safe and secure machine connectivity.
Building on the company's original SmartBox digital integration technology, Mazak has developed this latest version with several new features and enhanced connectivity. The new SmartBox 2.0 introduces MQTT and OPC communication protocols, which improve data exchange and interoperability with a broad range of industrial systems. This version now also includes an industrial-grade edge compute PC as standard, advancing its capabilities for machine monitoring and analysis while incorporating advanced cybersecurity protection.
SmartBox 2.0 leverages MTConnect technology to deliver real-time manufacturing data, allowing shops to optimize operations, boost efficiency and quickly adapt to changing market conditions. The integration of edge computing addresses the challenges of real-time data processing by combining the benefits of decentralized cloud architectures with the efficiency of local network systems. This set-up is particularly beneficial in industrial environments where cloud-based data transfer can be impractical due to latency issues, as SmartBox 2.0 enables data processing directly on the machine, offloading tasks from controllers to help ensure low latency and high determinism.
Enhanced security is a key feature of SmartBox 2.0. It is equipped with an AES-compliant, fully managed switch and an additional lean managed switch, providing top-tier security similar to that found in IT server rooms, but tailored for the demanding factory environment, the company reported. The device supports up to 10 machines for MTConnect monitoring and includes standard Industrial I/O interfacing, offering scalable connectivity for diverse manufacturing set-ups. Designed for universal compatibility, SmartBox 2.0 works with any machine regardless of make or model and mounts conveniently on the side of machines without the need for integration into the machine's electrical cabinet. Additionally, multiple standard input/output ports facilitate easy connection of off-the-shelf sensors for comprehensive data collection and condition monitoring.
For more information contact:
Mazak Corporation
P.O. Box 970
Florence, KY 41022-0970
859-342-1700
Southwest
Chris Papke
Mazak SW Technology Center
10950 Greenbend Blvd.
Houston, TX 77667
281-931-7770
cpapke@mazakcorp.com
LA
Richard Cahn
Dixie Mill Machine Tools Co.
901 Tchoupitoulass Street
New Orleans, LA 70152
504-525-6101 / 888-462-9519
rcahn@dixiemill.com
OK, AR
Pioneer Machine Sales
4702 Mimosa Circle
Richmond, TX 77406
832-509-1089
Arkansas location: 479-401-2880
sales@pioneermachinesales.com
N. TX
Chris Papke
Mazak Corporation
935 S. Kimball St., Ste. 151
Southlake, TX 76092
800-642-6110 / 817-329-6290
cpapke@mazakcorp.com
W. TX
Chris Edgar
Magnum Precision Machines, Inc.
12025 Rojas Drive, Suite A
El Paso, TX 79936
915-856-7900
cedgar@magnumabq.com
NM
Chris Edgar
Magnum Precision Machines, Inc.
8448 Washington Place NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
505-345-8389
cedgar@magnumabq.com
Southeast
Travis Kirby
Mazak Southeast Technology Center
1075 Northbrook Pkwy.
Suwanee, GA 30024
678-985-4800
tkirby@mazakcorp.com
NC, SC, VA
Crotts & Saunders, LLC
2709 Boulder Park Ct.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-765-7250
cmiller@thehehgroup.com
TN
Dennis McCurry
Pinnacle Machine Tools, Inc.
5912 Toole Drive
Knoxville, TN 37919
865-951-0260
mccurry@pinnaclemachine.net
AL, FL Panhandle
Jerry Edwards
Pinnacle Machine Tool Inc.
141 Nick Fitcheard Road
Huntsville, AL 35806
256-852-0900
edwards@pinnaclemachine.net
GA
Tim Kramer
Premier Engineering Co.
1635 Lakes Pkwy. Ste. U
Lawrenceville, GA 30043-5858
678-442-8382
tim@premierengineering.com
MS
Richard Cahn
Dixie Mill Machine Tools Co.
901 Tchoupitoulass Street
New Orleans, LA 70152
504-525-6101
rcahn@dixiemill.com
FL
Perry Leonor
Mazak Florida Technology Center
6895 McCoy Drive, Suite 100
Orlando, FL 60504
689-205-5626
pleonor@mazakcorp.com
Northeast
New England, E. NY, N. NJ
Greg Kaufman
Mazak Northeast Technology Center
700 Old County Cir.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
800-436-8900 / 860-292-4400
gkaufman@mazakcorp.com
MD, DE, PA, N. WV, S. NJ, W. NY
Bill Miller
A.W. Miller Technical Sales
7661 Seneca St. / P.O. Box 69
East Aurora, NY 14052
716-652-8286
Harmony, PA: 724-453-1691
Harleysville, PA: 215-256-8281
bmiller@awmiller.com
S. WV
Crotts & Saunders, LLC
2709 Boulder Park Ct.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-765-7250
cmiller@thehehgroup.com
Midwest
Kevin Bates
Mazak Midwest Technology Center
300 East Commerce Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-885-8311
kbates@mazakcorp.com
ND, SD, MN, W. WI
Joel Lundin
Tony Bailey
Northwest Machine Technologies, Inc.
20851 Commerce Blvd.
Rogers, MN 55374
763-493-3660
tbailey@nwmtec.com
NE, W. IA
Duane Ohlrich
Industrial Systems & Supply Inc.
2760 E. 29th Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
402-564-4445
ohlrich@industrial-systems-supply.com
E. IA
Jeff Everett
Mazak Iowa Technology Center
609 Myatt Drive, Ste. 1
Maquoketa, IA 52060
563-652-6065
jeverett@mazakcorp.com
E. MO, S. IL
Nick Shelton
Municipal Machinery, A TSM Group
2465 Rock Island Blvd.
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
314-994-9905
nshelton@tsmachinegroup.com
S, W. MO
Nick Shelton
Concept Machinery, A TSM Group
9900 North by Northeast Blvd.
Fishers, IN 46037
317-845-5588
nshelton@tsmachinegroup.com
E. WI
Mike Cekanor
Machinery Systems North
3280 Gateway Rd.
Brookfield, WI 53045
262-781-4850
mikec@machsys.com
N. IL, N.W. IN
Eric Hilliard
Machinery Systems Inc.
614 East State Parkway
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-882-8085
erich@machysys.com
E. MI
Steve Addy
Addy Machinery Co.
36055 Groesbeck Highway
Clinton Township, MI 48035
586-741-3000 / 800-ADDY-NOW
steve@addymachinery.com
W. MI
Peter Addy
Addy Machinery Co.
3757 Broadmoor Ave. SE, Ste. A & B
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
800-AddyNOW
peter@addymachinery.com
S. OH
Greg Knox
Knox Manufacturing Solutions
375 Industrial Drive
Franklin, OH 45005
937-743-2641
gknox@knoxmachinery.com
IN, KY
Nick Shelton
Shelton Machinery, A TSM Group
9900 North by Northeast Blvd.
Fisher, IN 46037
317-845-5588
nshelton@tsmachinegroup.com
N. OH
Motch & Eichele
318 Remington Road
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224
800-833-9730
jszymczyk@thehehgroup.com
West
CO, E. WY
Randy Breitenbach
Action Machinery International
7790 S. Wheeling Ct. Unit A
Englewood, CO 80112
303-532-2900
randy@action-machinery.com
WA, OR
Mark Harris
CNC Machine Services, Inc.
7808 184th St. SE
Snohomish, WA 98296
425-788-4500
sales@cncmachineservice.com
N. ID
Dave Fisher
Dependable Machine
88 W Orchard Ave.
Hayden, ID 83835
866-967-0146 / 208-714-4652
sales@dependablemachineryrepair.com
AZ, S. NV
Chris Edgar
Magnum Precision Machines
4848 S. 35th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
602-431-8300
cedgar@magnumabq.com
UT, S. ID, MT, W. WY
Tom Weaver, General Manager
Smith Machinery Company
41 W Guest Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
80l-263-6403
tweaver@smithmachinetools.com
S. CA
Jeff Shaver
Mazak Western Technology Center
Aerospace Technology Center
1333 West 190th Street
Gardena, CA 90248
310-327-7172
jshaver@mazakcorp.com
N. CA
Jeff Shaver
Mazak Northern California
Technical Center
47273 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538
jshaver@mazakcorp.com