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What is “Lights-Out” Manufacturing?

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Share As industrial automation has advanced and expanded, the promise of true “lights-outmanufacturing has been one of the most consistent objectives that manufacturers cite in the benefits of this technology. These requirements draw from a range of automation technology, Industry 4.0

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Precision Maintenance vs. Predictive Maintenance

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Throughout the manufacturing sector, ideas such as “preventive maintenance” and “precision maintenance” have sprung up as philosophies for enhancing upkeep and preventing downtime. Viewed in this light, it’s clear that the only differences between precision and predictive maintenance are in how they’re applied.

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Navigating Stakeholder Buy-In for Manufacturing Innovation

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Start by identifying who they are, then figure out what’s important to them. Building the case for manufacturing innovation Persuading decision-makers to implement new technology begins with understanding the problem and formulating a solution. Partner with experts Innovating in manufacturing has many challenges.

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How to Implement and Optimize a Process Control Plan

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Making this all happen, consistently, is the job of the manufacturing process control plan. This blog explains what a process control plan is and why every manufacturer should use one. A process control plan defines critical control points (CCPs) throughout the manufacturing process. What is a process control plan?

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Maintenance Planning Guide

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Share Maintenance planning is a core component of any effective, efficient manufacturing maintenance program. Maintenance planning is the practice of identifying where, when and how maintenance will be carried out. What is maintenance planning? Defining metrics can help in developing schedules, creating procedures and assigning work.

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Optimizing Manufacturing Overhead Costs

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Share What is manufacturing overhead? Manufacturing overheads are all the costs associated with producing products that can’t be tied directly to individual products. Most manufacturing businesses maintain very tight control over direct costs, but these production overhead costs are often harder to get a handle on.

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Seeing Our Manufacturers In Action

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The manufacturer was talking to Tim Springer in our technical support about how he can regulate the internal temperature of the product while it’s in process of dehydrating the food. Some of the more popular light towers and beacons were Patlite and Werma. Did you know there is such a thing as pickle chips?