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Caron Engineering Showcases ToolConnect: RFID & Barcode Tool Management at IMTS 2026

IMTS, News, ToolConnect / Brianna Toulouse

Caron Engineering will present ToolConnect, its RFID and barcode-driven tool management system, at IMTS 2026 in Chicago, demonstrating how manufacturers can eliminate manual tool data entry and bring consistency to CNC setup processes. ToolConnect automates the transfer of tool data from presetter to CNC—ensuring that every tool is loaded with the correct geometry, wear offsets, and identification data. […]

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Tool Presetter vs. Laser Tool Setter: Which Do You Need?

Blog, The Automation Edge, ToolConnect / Brianna Toulouse

Choosing between a tool presetter and an in-machine laser tool setter depends on your workflow, automation goals, and setup strategy. This comparison explores how each system impacts setup time, tool data accuracy, process verification, and lights-out machining performance—helping manufacturers determine the right fit for their CNC operations.

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New Advanced CNC Tool Tracking with ToolConnect RFID

New Product Features, News, ToolConnect / Brianna Toulouse

Caron Engineering’s ToolConnect system—an intelligent tool management solution that automates the transfer of presetter-measured tool data to CNC controls via RFID tags in tool holders—now offers advanced CNC tool tracking, user access control, and greater scalability to support CNC automation. Beyond automating the tool-loading process, ToolConnect now provides real-time reporting to supervisory systems for advanced

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