ATS

MAY 13, 2025

Share Dallas-Fort Worth is rapidly becoming one of America’s premier hubs for manufacturing, driven by a strategic central location, a resilient economy, and rapid technological advancement. Manufacturers are increasingly investing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to benefit from its robust infrastructure and proximity to major markets.

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ATS

JANUARY 8, 2025

Whiteboards, cards and spreadsheets may have had their place, but manufacturers who are serious about improving their competitive position should look to one tool, a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). This blog takes a close look at CMMS software. A good solution for small to medium-size manufacturers.

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ATS

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

It’s easy for manufacturing managers to become fixated on the big picture, visualizing every aspect of their operations as cells in a spreadsheet. The idea behind it is simple, but it can have a tremendous impact on lean manufacturing efforts as well as ongoing process improvement. What is a Gemba walk in manufacturing?

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MAY 13, 2025

Share Although it may not receive as much attention as larger cities, Greenville, SC, is nevertheless a powerhouse when it comes to manufacturing in the Southeast. From its humble beginnings as a key hub for textiles and apparel, Greenvilles manufacturing landscape is much more diverse and forward-thinking.

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ATS

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

By involving production workers in caring for manufacturing equipment, it leverages the skills in the maintenance function, enabling preventive maintenance and higher levels of equipment care. This blog introduces TPM and describes the 8 principles or pillars on which it operates. What is total productive maintenance?

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ATS

MAY 13, 2025

Share Long celebrated as the “Workshop of the World,” Philadelphia’s manufacturing spirit continues to evolve, innovate, and drive economic growth. Despite shifting global dynamics and economic pressures, the manufacturing sector here adapts with resilience and ingenuity.

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ATS

JANUARY 13, 2025

This blog outlines a structured approach to maintenance troubleshooting. Introduction to maintenance troubleshooting Most industrial manufacturers use preventive maintenance techniques to ensure production assets perform as required. Ideally, it forms part of the troubleshooting process but can be carried out later.

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MRPEasy

JULY 24, 2023

MRPeasy, the ERP software provider for small manufacturers, uses an innovative AI-powered chatbot to significantly enhance user experience and facilitate the effective use of the software.

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The Automation Blog

AUGUST 24, 2022

This week John Gardner of CNC Broach Tools comes on the show to talk about Manufacture Local and The Voice Of Hope show, this week on Episode 116 of The Automation Podcast. Vendors: Would you like your product featured on the Podcast, Show or Blog? For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.

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MAY 13, 2025

Share Chicago has long stood as a cornerstone of American manufacturing, fueling the Midwests industrial rise and helping shape the national economy. The citys manufacturing sector characterized by resilience and adaptability worthy of Chicagos City of Big Shoulders nickname remains vibrant. billion in 2023 to $12.5

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 7, 2024

I’ve found the annotation and ability to copy and paste to my blog text editor to be flawless. Speaking of subscription versus purchase, they have published a blog that analyzes the benefits and drawbacks. Check out the blog for a reasoned analysis. I like it and recommend checking it out. But I do like it.

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Cisco Industrial Automation

MARCH 24, 2022

In my first blog post on purpose built switches, I discussed the robust hardware design of our industrial ethernet switches that enables them to withstand harsh environments. In this blog, we will discuss frequently asked questions with the manager of the hardware team responsible for our robust hardware design.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Share Business assets take many forms, from raw materials and finished goods inventories to intellectual property and software. It forms the basis of maintenance planning and supports equipment lifecycle management. In its most straightforward form, an asset register is a list of assets. What is an asset register?

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ATS

MAY 14, 2025

Share Uneven customer demand creates significant challenges for manufacturers: increased overtime, excess inventory, and wasted labor, among other obstacles. Instead, production leveling or Heijunka offers a proactive solution rooted in Lean manufacturing. Launch a pilot line , gather real-time data, and iterate.

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ATS

MAY 13, 2025

Share From the early textile mills that dotted the landscape more than a century ago to the modern plants pumping out advanced wind turbines and more, manufacturing is in Charlottes blood. On its own, Charlotte hosts more than 3,500 manufacturers who employ more than 146,000 workers, according to the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance.

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The Automation Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Thanks to our readers, this year The Automation Blog is on track to surpass its previous records for traffic, and it's already served more unique readers in 2022 that any year since launching in 2013. And those were the most popular articles on The Automation Blog for 2022! 10: What’s New In FactoryTalk View Site Edition v13.

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ATS

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It needs a formal, standardized process, and maintenance work order forms are the heart of it. This blog explains how work order forms for maintenance drive the system that cares for plant assets. It delves into what goes into the forms, how they are used, their relationship to the CMMS and the benefits of such a system.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

My last post detailed vulnerability problems resulting from connected assets (the basis of my renaming the blog Manufacturing Connection in 2013). This post contains news that show the impossibility of managing a modern manufacturing enterprise without connected assets.

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MRPEasy

AUGUST 2, 2022

Co-packing means having a specialized packing company package your manufactured goods into their final selling form. Using a co-packer helps small manufacturers focus on their core competencies, save money on packaging equipment, labor, and logistics, and sell their products in higher-quality packaging. What is Co-Packing?

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ATS

APRIL 10, 2025

Next Post Work SamplingTechniquesin Manufacturing &Operations Management Resources Explore the latest industrial maintenance best practices, trends and news from ATS and learn from industry experts and leading manufacturers.

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Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

have released the results of their collaborative multiphase research project on the “Future of Manufacturing.” The skills gap will only widen as manufacturing firms accelerate their digital transformation to Industry 4.0,” according to the “Future of Manufacturing” research report. business outcomes. business outcomes.

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21st Century Tech

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Please welcome back Ellie Gabel to the 21st Century Tech Blog. However, manufacturers struggle to reach sustainability goals and recycling rates continue to lag. Since it’s indestructible, aluminum changes form when it enters the natural world. She is a big fan of Richard Dawkins. As always your comments are welcome.

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ATS

MAY 29, 2025

Continuous improvement programs: Ongoing efforts such as lean manufacturing implementation, maintenance kaizen events and root cause analysis sessions can help pinpoint systemic barriers to improved wrench time. Asset accessibility improvements: Optimizing layouts can minimize travel time and make it easier for technicians to work.

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Gary Mintchell

JULY 12, 2024

Foxit just published a blog on this subject titled, “Employee Remote Job Seeking Is Going Up: Here’s How PDF and eSign Tools Can Help,” written by Symphony Ragan, Content Planner, Foxit. The post Foxit Launches New eSignature Subscription Plans to Streamline Document Workflows appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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JUNE 11, 2025

Consider that downtime costs manufacturers between 5% and 20% of their productive capacity, meaning they lose at least that much potential revenue until machines are back up and running. Graphing this curve can help manufacturers better predict failures and identify optimal timelines for maintenance. What is a P-F curve?

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ATS

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Share Boilers generate steam, hot water and a long list of manufacturing processes. To avoid this and to minimize the cost of producing steam and/or hot water, manufacturers must carry out regular industrial boiler maintenance. This blog explains what’s needed and why.

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ATS

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This blog post covers key roles in industrial field maintenance, discusses field service management, looks at the role of technology in improving effectiveness and considers the challenges and benefits of running an efficient field service operation. Share Field maintenance refers to performing maintenance work on remote assets.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 1, 2022

You could search hydrogen on the blog to see the latest news. The group forecasts that electricity-based green hydrogen will be the dominant form of hydrogen production by the middle of this century, accounting for 72 percent of output. The large process automation suppliers are racing for leadership in green hydrogen production.

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ATS

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This is why many manufacturers and production facilities have a dedicated maintenance supervisor on staff to oversee these mission-critical tasks. Share Keeping track of your facility’s maintenance operations is a big job, and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly.

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ATS

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Next Post Maintenance Troubleshooting: A Comprehensive Guide for Optimized Industrial Operations Resources Explore the latest industrial maintenance best practices, trends and news from ATS and learn from industry experts and leading manufacturers.

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ATS

DECEMBER 30, 2024

This blog describes how a holistic approach to maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) data management builds a solid foundation for improving operational efficiency. View all resources Blog The Impact of AI for Industrial MRO Management 4 mins | Trending Topics | Industrial Parts, Industrial Technology Blog What is MRO Procurement?

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

This blog looks at what AI has to offer industrial MRO. Inventory management MRO inventory is more diverse and complex than that used for manufacturing. technologies low-cost sensors, communication technologies and powerful analytics tools are transforming manufacturing operations. They can do the same in MRO.

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ATS

MARCH 25, 2025

Articulated robots, along with the growing use of collaborative robots (cobots), are essential to modern manufacturing operations. Many manufacturers handle this by contracting with a specialist. In manufacturing, industrial robotics refers to machines that move through free space, following a path thats usually pre-programmed.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

JULY 14, 2022

Maintaining a safe workplace is part and parcel of running an efficient manufacturing business. An effective, thorough safety plan for a manufacturing company has three major components: A description of potential hazards and dangers in the workplace. What is a Workplace Safety Plan? Why Build a Workplace Safety Plan?

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ATS

APRIL 1, 2025

This blog explores the reasons and methods for doing so and provides a checklist for manufacturers seeking to upgrade their efforts. Types of industrial heat treatment furnaces High-volume manufacturers typically use continuous furnaces, while batch furnaces are used for smaller quantity work and special processes.

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ATS

MAY 1, 2025

Share Manufacturing execution systems (MES) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools both play critical roles in production line performance. Enterprise resource planning and manufacturing execution systems often handle similar data sets, which can lead to unintended duplication and wasted time. First is data formatting.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

JULY 25, 2024

The medical device manufacturing industry is full of regulations. In this blog, we’ll explain some key points that you need to know about this complex yet invaluable standard. Governments and regulatory bodies worldwide (such as the FDA) have input on the devices that save lives and assist doctors, and for good reason.

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