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Building a traceability 4.0 foundation for automation

Control Engineering

The ability to gather and record data on the whereabouts and timing of works-in-process undergoing a specific manufacturing operation or finished products making their way through the supply chain is essential for ensuring quality, identifying bottlenecks and minimizing product waste during recalls. How traceability 4.0

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Is Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing working for you?

Control Engineering

Popular examples include overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), quality, flexibility and even innovation. The primary objective of smart manufacturing is to increase productivity, efficiency and flexibility while reducing waste, energy consumption and operational costs. Industry 4.0