Control Engineering

MAY 12, 2023

Electrification Electrification of the factory and the use of mixed energy sources such as renewables to reduce dependence on fossil fuels is driving a three-fold increase in energy demand. This enables the concept of truly agile manufacturing which brings to life quick configurability and drives overall asset utilizations.

Agile manufacturing 64

Agile manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Automation Bottleneck 64

Factory Worx

MAY 11, 2022

This article explains why digital dashboards are essential and how they can help with Industry 4.0. You can see what's functioning and what isn't and where the bottlenecks are. They can connect data from various sources (including ERP, MES, automation systems, and even Excel files) into a cloud repository.

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Digital manufacturing Manufacturing 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 8, 2023

Learn how data analytics can help operators to identify production bottlenecks and optimize resource allocation. The availability of data from various sources, such as sensors, devices and other integrated equipment provides valuable insights into production performance, quality control and supply chain management.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Bottleneck 52

E&T

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Cupertino’s new timepiece has a titanium case, submerged dive computer functionality to a depth of 100m (with the software due to launch as this article went to press), dual-frequency GPS for precise location, and dedicated bands for whether you are a hiker, a runner or a diver. Made in China’ blurb.

Bottleneck 40

Bottleneck Supply Chain Function Sourcing 40

Control Engineering

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Process digital twin benefits include: An increase in plant margin and productivity by support operation in day-to-day activities, optimizing the plant operating conditions, fast de-bottlenecking, and reducing the utilities consumption. Support for operation decision-making by the application of the operator training simulator.

Process manufacturing 52

Process manufacturing Manufacturing Bottleneck Value chain 52

Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Automation market insights The global economy has gone through some challenges due to supply chain bottlenecks and other issues, which has led some to believe a mild recession might be on the horizon. Learn about some of the key trends that will be most common in mergers and acquisitions and the impact they’ll have on the automation industry.

Automation 52

Automation Bottleneck Supply Chain Robotics 52

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Now we have renewable energy sources moving to full integration of renewable energy, carbon capture and viable energy models. Lose visibility when have manual steps in the process to find materials, products and bottlenecks. Resources and sustainability for industry.

Automation 52

Automation Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Robotics 52

Control Engineering

JULY 14, 2023

Future releases may identify bottlenecks in supply chain and manufacturing issues, so vendors can understand how far in advance they may need to place orders or how to reshape or reshuffle the mix of products they are ordering. The tool is designed to ensure data accuracy, speed and alignment for vendors and buyers.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automation Function Bottleneck 52

Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Conventional safety concepts do not consider the sources and effects of cyber threats that could create new hazards. A third scenario example looks at process optimization, where operational downtime and bottlenecks may not pose a risk to humans, property and the environment, but they can affect system performance.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Value chain Smart manufacturing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 23, 2023

This article is dedicated to: Hall B– Welding, Welding Automation, Robotics & Industrial Automation Bernard and Tregaskiss to Showcase MIG Welding Solutions B23027 Tregaskiss will display its TOUGH GUN TT4 product, among others. Clean Air fume extraction MIG guns, which reduce smoke at the source, also will be featured by Bernard.

Automation 52

Automation Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence 52

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE): Analyze MyPerformance/OEE allows the important indicators to be identified for the improvement of machine or work cell utilization to eliminate production bottlenecks. At IMTS 2022, Siemens discussed 3D printing of redesigned steering knuckles on a DMG Mori Lasertec 30 Dual SLM.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 52

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Function 3D printing Additive manufacturing 52

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

JUNE 6, 2025

The longer an article is in the process of manufacture and the more it is moved about, the greater is its ultimate cost. ” It highlights every step in the process — both value-added and non-value-added — and gives you a visual breakdown of where delays, bottlenecks, or unnecessary steps are hiding.

Lead Time 55

Lead Time Assembly Line Bottleneck Function 55

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 25, 2023

Offers additional services including troubleshooting, consulting, prototype molds, pre-production molding, fixturing and check fixtures, end-of-arm tooling and automation, mold processing parameters and first article inspection. Fosters a close team approach and innovative approaches. Share some of your background. 2) Custom molding.

Prototype  98

Prototype  Consumer Goods Bottleneck Electronics 98

i4.0 today

AUGUST 28, 2024

In this article, IDTechEx will highlight key findings from its report on the integration of EICs and PICs. Source: IDTechEx Integration options for EIC/PIC 2D to 3D EIC/PIC Integration Options. Overview of CPO packaging approaches.

Electronics 52

Electronics Benchmarking Bottleneck Supply Chain 52

Control Engineering

MAY 1, 2023

One reduced cost from a $99 valve sourced from China to a printed valve for $2. Removing cost, risks, and supply chain bottlenecks can help increase profitability more quickly. Integrating those kinds of savings help companies improve the bottom line, Alan said, especially as additive costs plummet.

Automation 52

Automation Manufacturing Supply Chain 3D printing 52

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Source: SAEKI Global supply chains are under increasing pressure, and manufacturing costs continue to rise. By eliminating traditional quoting bottlenecks, SAEKI reduced the procurement cycle from days to minutes. The SAEKI team with its on-demand additive manufacturing robot. The post SAEKI raises $6.7M

Robotics 69

Robotics Robotics 3D printing Manufacturing 69

Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 24, 2025

Open-source software ecosystems, such as the Robot Operating System (ROS), allow for greater customization and integration with other systems. Opting for low-bandwidth data processing systems can create bottlenecks, slowing down decision-making and impacting the robots performance in dynamic environments.

Robotics 75

Robotics Robotics Function Bottleneck 75