ATS

AUGUST 8, 2023

A failure reporting analysis and corrective action system — known as a FRACAS — can help organizations to extract value from failure scenarios, analyze why they occur and take further action toward reducing and avoiding them. In this section, we will explore each part of FRACAS: failure reporting analysis and corrective action system.

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ATS

OCTOBER 11, 2023

By turning the raw operational data of both new IoT-enabled machines and older “legacy” equipment into actionable insights, a virtual factory allows manufacturers to make proactive informed decisions, reducing downtime and boosting productivity. Machine learning and data collection At the heart of a virtual factory is machine learning.

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ATS

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Downtime must be minimized, and when maintenance work is undertaken, care and precision are essential. This blog answers the question, “What is high-tech manufacturing?” From the steam engine to electrical power to computer-controlled machines, each has enabled step-change improvements in productivity, efficiency and quality.

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ATS

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Thanks to the integration of AI and IIoT technologies, machines can now predict impending failures with remarkable accuracy. This results in scheduled maintenance at convenient times and drastically reduces downtime and associated costs. Ways artificial intelligence in impacting IIoT Predictive maintenance In Industry 4.0,

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ATS

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Manufacturers use it proactively to avoid unplanned machine downtime, maintain consistent levels of quality and prevent accidents. After introducing the methodology, this blog discusses when and how it should be followed. More often though, the failure mode analysis process is performed before any history exists.

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ATS

JANUARY 5, 2024

Share When machines were run by operators, often, the first warning of an impending problem was when they heard an unusual sound, felt a strange vibration, or smelled an unfamiliar odor. Vibration analysis is one of the oldest types of condition-based monitoring and is effective for detecting tool damage or bearing faults.

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ATS

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Process vs. procedure example To illustrate the concept of processes vs. procedures, consider the production of a standardized component in a manufacturing plant: Process: The manufacturing process for the component encompasses multiple stages, including raw material procurement, machining, assembly, inspection and packaging.

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ATS

MARCH 8, 2024

This blog looks at the role of data collection sensors in modern manufacturing and how that data is stored and acted on. Focusing on sensors that can support machine and equipment maintenance, it considers the role of sensor data analytics in guiding decisions affecting machine lifetime, reliability and availability.

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ATS

MARCH 18, 2024

The problem is though, downtime, planned or unplanned, cuts into availability, so more preventive maintenance won’t necessarily help. This blog reviews the maintenance challenges in aircraft part manufacturing. While remote monitoring is possible, additional visual checks provide a complete overview of machine condition.

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ATS

MARCH 26, 2024

Analysis is moving beyond triggering alarms as thresholds are reached to finding patterns and making predictions. Vibration sensors: Rotating machining, such as pumps and motors, is widely used in pharmaceutical manufacturing — not just in processing equipment, but within HVAC and utility systems, too.

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ATS

AUGUST 8, 2023

The MES helps stakeholders at every level of the organization to better achieve objectives and outcomes by providing a link from ERP-level planning to machine-level data and control. Operating as a data collection, analysis and management platform, the MES leverages Industry 4.0 How does an MES work?

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ATS

JANUARY 24, 2024

This blog introduces soft sensor technology so readers can consider how and where they should be used. Soft sensors have a different role to that of machine monitoring sensors. Reduce waste: A result of improved process control, plus avoiding the need for destructive testing or analysis. What are soft sensors?

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Infinite Uptime

JULY 6, 2022

Condition monitoring gives real-time machine working conditions via alerts and allows the maintenance team to take action when the problem is detected. In the cement industry, CBM performs vibration analysis of rotating equipment, oil, grease analysis, thickness measurement of kiln shell and chimney ducting, etc.,

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This accolade recognizes Augury’s exceptional business performance, customer-centric approach, and state-of-the-art AI-powered analytics technologies—all of which redefine machine, process, and production health benchmarks. accuracy based on over 300 million monitored machine hours.

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ATS

JUNE 29, 2023

A humidity transmitter might relay the signal to a display device such as a hand-held or wall-mounted indicator, or it might send the data to a repository or a central monitoring system for tracking and analysis. Types of industrial humidity sensors As mentioned, there are three main types of industrial humidity sensors available.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

MARCH 20, 2024

In this blog, we'll explore several strategies and practices to consider. KPI Analysis Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) measure the results of production planning and provide valuable metrics that manufacturers can utilize to analyze processes and make adjustments when necessary to improve production and profitability.

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ATS

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

These include: Machine maintenance: AI can make a major impact on maintenance processes throughout the organization, and AI in predictive maintenance is likely the area that can yield the greatest benefit. Uses of AI in manufacturing There are numerous applications of AI in manufacturing.

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ATS

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The rapid improvement event is one such tactic, enlisting a small team of technicians to spend a predefined amount of time focusing 100% of its resources and efforts on improving a specific issue through analysis and data-based, targeted action. These include: Choose the process or problem to target. View all resources.

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ATS

APRIL 1, 2022

Equipment performance monitoring Real-time communication between interconnected machines Analytics-based decision-making Remote data and analytics monitoring. Learn more about ATS’s sensor-based machine health monitoring supported by the Reliability 360® Technology Center. Benefits of Making Your Shop Floor ‘Smart’. View all resources.

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ATS

JULY 7, 2023

As pressure changes expand or contract the apparatus, it generates an electrical signal, which is then converted to an output and used for real-time readings, data analysis and other applications to facilitate more effective and efficient equipment maintenance and monitoring.

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Cisco Manufacturing

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This blog is the third in this three-part series, bringing a lens on process automation monitoring, dissecting the application flow and a little detail on why the serving wireless medium must behave in a particular way to support it. This third blog covers the last of our 3 use-cases: 1) Mobile robots and AGV. Cisco Solutions.

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ATS

OCTOBER 10, 2022

This can all lead to increased downtime, higher costs and missed production schedules. More than ever, machine health monitoring is important and easier with automation and Industry 4.0 OEE, one of the primary indicators of facility efficiency, can be heavily impacted by the number of personnel on hand. Use automation and Industry 4.0

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ATS

APRIL 1, 2022

Machine learning and artificial intelligence, after years of promise, are an integral part of automotive Industry 4.0 These include: Welding digitization and data analysis: Digitized data enables visualization and troubleshooting of any potential weld issues in real time. Impact of Industry 4.0 in Automotive Manufacturing Capabilities.

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Factory Worx

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Read Our Blog. Improved process and equipment reliability Unplanned downtime is estimated to cost manufacturers $50 billion yearly. Analysis paralysis: Conducting a thorough and in-depth analysis of the whole network can leave a manufacturer out of steam before a change can get off the ground.

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ATS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Additional steps that manufacturers must take include supply chain analysis, further efficiency and material usage improvements, and an even greater focus on recycling, reuse and reclamation. The shift to electric power has been gaining traction, and decarbonization technology is approaching the tipping point to more widespread adoption.

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Factory Worx

APRIL 13, 2022

Read Our Blog. Food production is currently centralised; however, shortly, machines and raw materials will independently arrange the manufacturing process and connect across corporate divisions identical to social media networks. However, if there is a failure in communication between the machines, industries may halt the output.

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Marshall Wolf Automation

JULY 25, 2022

Since 2006, when the term “Smart Manufacturing” was first coined, industrial manufacturers have been focused on improving the transmission and analysis of production data. Smart factories incorporate products, such as sensors and actuators , to receive real-time data and easily adjust parameters, which reduces unnecessary downtime. .

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ATS

MARCH 6, 2024

This blog explains how to implement predictive maintenance, starting with a small-scale demonstration. Choose Assets to Test: It’s vital to select an area or group of machines that will show off the benefits of predictive maintenance. Is there an opportunity to make this a predictive maintenance machine learning pilot project?

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ATS

MARCH 8, 2024

These are two challenges, both of which can be addressed by a single tool: manufacturing capacity analysis. This blog explores capacity analysis, and the related subject of manufacturing capacity planning. For a single machine, capacity is the number of minutes in the time period, divided by the part rate at full speed.

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ATS

OCTOBER 6, 2023

From product quality to delivery performance to costs and cash flow, unscheduled downtime wreaks havoc on plans and budgets. This blog explains what that is and how it helps. As a roadmap, maturity model analysis shows managers what they need to do to make maintenance a competitive strength.

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Infinite Uptime

MARCH 24, 2022

Yet all manufacturers everywhere share a common enemy: Unplanned Downtime, which harms productivity, asset health, brand reputation & dotted line. Every year, top fortune 500 manufacturing enterprises lose almost 1 trillion to unplanned downtime, nearly 8% of their annual revenue. Once an anomaly (w.r.t

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ATS

MARCH 20, 2024

This blog explains the digital thread concept and what it does in manufacturing. These include: Product design files Routing instructions Programs for machine and process controllers The production schedule Inventory records Maintenance records Inspection records Unfortunately, these records are often hard to access.

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ATS

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In this guide we’ll dive into how AI and ERP are revolutionizing the manufacturing sector, reducing downtime, streamlining processes and driving unprecedented efficiencies for manufacturers across the world. Sales & lead times AI lets ERP systems accurately predict demand and lead times based on data analysis.

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Factory Worx

MAY 19, 2022

Read Our Blog. OEE allows you to improve production line availability, performance, and quality by adding sensors to track run time, downtime, and cycle times. Data-driven downtime planning is far more efficient than unscheduled downtime due to equipment breakdown. How does OEE Help in the Food Manufacturing Industry?

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Factory Worx

MAY 11, 2022

Read Our Blog. They can uncover the reasons for unplanned downtime and substandard products by increasing plant utilisation. It is not enough to focus on specific machines or lines to optimise company-wide operations. On the other hand, a supervisor is likely to keep track of machine status, production, yield, and scrap levels.

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