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Polytron Awarded 2024 System Integrator of the Year

Polytron

Rande Allen, VP of sales at Polytron, said project managers now aggressively assess and manage supply chain risks as part of project planning. This involves identifying potential vulnerabilities, establishing contingency plans, and diversifying supply chain sources to mitigate future disruptions.

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Outlook for Automation in 2024

Mold Making Technology

To summarize, the year 2023 witnessed global political unrest, supply chain disruptions, and rising interest rates, leading many businesses to delay investments and save cash. The uncertainty is expected to persist in 2024, with The Economist describing it as a "second cold war" and "multipolar disorder."

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New Year, New Popular Articles from MoldMaking Technology

Mold Making Technology

Source: (top left) Boucherie, (top right) TK Mold & Engineering, (bottom left) Emuge-Franken, (bottom right) Plastic Ingenuity The top ten most-viewed articles in January were not only a testament to what our readers took an interest in—they reflect what is trending in our small but mighty world of moldmaking. Dapra Corp.,

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Manufacturing, global economy: Mild 2024 recession

Control Engineering

Offset a mile recession in 2024 and depression in 2030 in part with manufacturing automation. Be prepared: Companies have the opportunity to pull ahead and improve automation and efficiency in operations and reduce supply chain bottlenecks. economy is expected to have a mild recession in 2024, but it will soon recover after.

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Digital Transformation Forum to help manufacturers boost competitiveness, efficiency

Robotics Business Review

Key drivers of this technology step change include the need to reduce operating expenses and improve efficiency, all while facing a skills shortage and a lack of visibility across the supply chain. Editor’s Note: This article was syndicated from The Robot Report’s sister site Engineering.com.

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Top trends in 2024: Experts share key automation trends for Canadian manufacturers in 2024

Automation Mag

As manufacturers plan for 2024, industrial automation continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, IoT (Internet of Things) and data analytics. As McKinsey and Company stated in January 2024, “AI could contribute to the manufacturing sector a whopping annual impact ranging from $1.2

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One change that’s keeping 600,000 pounds of plastic out of landfills

Fastener News Desk

January 3, 2024 By Joe Wiltshire | Corporate EHS & Sustainability Manager Whatever screen you’re reading this on, there’s a good chance it was shipped on a pallet. Said another way, Trex relies on us to help them with their supply chain. To keep it and all the others together, workers used a lot of plastic wrap.